

Scenic driving route around Cayuga Lake offering panoramic lake vistas, vineyard rows, cliffside overlooks and access to waterfalls and small lakefront towns. Best at sunrise on the east shore and sunset on the west for reflective water light; fall for foliage and late spring for green vineyards. Accessible by car with frequent pull-offs and municipal parking in towns (Ithaca, Aurora); some overlooks require short walks. No entry fee; check weather for wind-driven chop on the lake and limited on


Scenic driving route around Cayuga Lake offering panoramic lake vistas, vineyard rows, cliffside overlooks and access to waterfalls and small lakefront towns. Best at sunrise on the east shore and sunset on the west for reflective water light; fall for foliage and late spring for green vineyards. Accessible by car with frequent pull-offs and municipal parking in towns (Ithaca, Aurora); some overlooks require short walks. No entry fee; check weather for wind-driven chop on the lake and limited on