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Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake · Six o'clock

Watch the sun drop.

Lake-facing patios, west-shore tasting rooms, the dock at the right time of year. Bring a sweater after seven, even in July.

Wineries

2 stops
  • Hector
    Forge Cellars
    Editor's pick

    Burgundy-trained winemakers producing allocation-list Riesling and Pinot Noir. The serious-intent stop.

  • Burdett
    Hillick & Hobbs Estate
    Editor's pick

    The newer estate perched above the south end of Seneca — modern barn tasting room, dry Riesling from steep-slope vineyards, and the broadest lake view of any stop.

Restaurants

2 stops
  • Hector
    Red Newt Bistro
    Editor's pick

    Lake-view dining terrace paired with Red Newt's own wines. Our go-to second-to-last stop on a wine day.

  • Watkins Glen
    Seneca Harbor Station
    Editor's pick

    A restored 1876 train station on the Seneca lakefront — seafood, steaks, and the best sunset dining table in Watkins Glen.

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