15 days in Finger Lakes Itinerary

On the 22nd (Mon), stroll through Beaver Lake Nature Center and then take in the dramatic scenery at Salmon River Falls. On your second day here, hike along Charlie Major Nature Trail, then look for all kinds of wild species at Baltimore Woods Nature Center, and then hunt for treasures at City Market.

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Montreal, Canada to Syracuse is an approximately 5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or fly. In May in Syracuse, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ithaca.

Take a break from the city and head to Cascadilla Gorge Trail and Buttermilk Falls State Park. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Johnson Museum of Art and In-Depth Fishing Adventures. Venture out of the city with trips to Silver Thread Vineyard (in Lodi), Greek Peak Mountain Resort (in Virgil) and Watkins Glen State Park (in Watkins Glen).

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Getting from Syracuse to Ithaca by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Penn Yan.

Step out of the city life by going to Keuka Lake Outlet Trail and Grimes Glen. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Keuka Lake Wine Trail and Cayuga Wine Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Penn Yan: Stony Brook State Park (in Dansville), SkyLand Art Barn (in Burdett) and Barnstormer Winery (in Rock Stream).

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Drive from Ithaca to Penn Yan in 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Penn Yan are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Rochester.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Highland Park and Ontario Beach Park. Get in touch with nature at Erie Canal Trail and Corbett's Glen Nature Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rochester: Chimney Bluffs State Park (in Wolcott), Genesee Country Village & Museum (in Mumford) and Lazy Acre Alpacas (in Bloomfield). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Memorial Art Gallery, look for gifts at Stever's Candies, get engrossed in the history at Webster Museum, and stroll around Tinker Nature Park.

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Getting from Penn Yan to Rochester by car takes about 1.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Rochester can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive back home.