3 days in Watkins Glen & Ithaca Itinerary

Watkins Glen is a village in Schuyler County, New York, United States. Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park, learn about winemaking at Silver Springs Winery L.L.C., and then sample the tasty concoctions at Lakewood Vineyards. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Fri): explore and take pictures at Seneca Lake Wine Trail, then learn about winemaking at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, then learn about winemaking at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, and finally learn about winemaking at Ravines Wine Cellars - Keuka Lake.

For maps and more tourist information, go to the Watkins Glen travel itinerary planner.

Syracuse to Watkins Glen is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In July in Watkins Glen, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Ithaca.

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. On the 6th (Sat), get a taste of the local shopping with Ithaca Farmers Market, immerse yourself in nature at Buttermilk Falls State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Robert Treman State Park.

For ratings and tourist information, you can read our Ithaca road trip tool.

You can drive from Watkins Glen to Ithaca in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Ithaca are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.