3 days in Penn Yan & Watkins Glen Itinerary

Penn Yan is an incorporated village in Yates County, New York, United States. On the 25th (Sat), do a tasting at Keuka Spring Vineyards, learn about winemaking at Monello Winery, then learn about winemaking at Fox Run Vineyards, then do a tasting at Kemmeter Wines, and finally stop by The Keuka Candy Emporium.

Plan my trip to Penn Yan with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Rochester to Penn Yan is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In May, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Watkins Glen.

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Rooster Fish Brewing Tasting Room & Beer Garden, then do a tasting at Silver Springs Winery L.L.C., and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Two Goats Brewing. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Mon): bet on your favorite at Watkins Glen International, then explore and take pictures at Seneca Lake Wine Trail, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lakewood Vineyards, and finally do a tasting at Castel Grisch.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Watkins Glen trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Penn Yan to Watkins Glen takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in May, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car back home.