2 days in Finger Lakes Wine Country Itinerary

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): savor the flavors at Frisky Wine Tours, get a tailor-made plan with Schooner True Love, immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park, relax in the rural setting at Lively Run Dairy, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Finger Lakes Distilling, and finally learn about winemaking at Bet the Farm Winery. On the next day, hike along Cascadilla Gorge Trail, explore the striking landscape of Stewart Park, do a tasting at Ports of New York Winery, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Myer Farm Distillers, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park.

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Pittsburgh to Ithaca is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Pittsburgh in August since evenings lows in Ithaca dip to 56°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.