Local Attractions

There are numerous additional local attractions that are handy to Serendipity's central location.  They include 3 local golf courses, three (small) cruise ships, several museums, craft and art fairs, local farmer's markets, and many antique shops.  Watkins Glenn, located at the southern end of Seneca Lake (About a 40 minute drive from Serendipity) features NASCAR and SCCA races and the famous Watkins Glen gorge - scenic trail along a magnificent gorge (www.watkinsglen.com).  Farther out, there are malls and larger shopping centers in Rochester, Corning, Bath, and Elmira. 

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Attractions

Cruises:  The 3 cruises visit different parts of Keuka Lake - all serve meals.

1.  Esperanza Rose: www.esperanzamansion.com

5.  Keuka Maid: The boat and billboards are still there, but operations have been closed by the NY Department of Conservation - no inspection.

7.  Viking Spirit: www.vikingresort.com

Golf:  There are two 18-hole "local" golf courses - one just south of Penn Yan, the other in Bath. Both are 14 miles from Serendipity.  There is also a 9-hole golf course just up the hill from Serendipity on 230.

4.  Bath Country Club: www.bathnychamber.com

6.  Arrowhead Golf Club (9 holes)

9.  Lakeside Country Club: www.lccgolfny.com

Museums:  The Glenn Curtiss museum in Hammondsport features early aircraft and motorcycles; the Corning Museum (www.cmog.org)  in Corning NY is a world-renowned glass museum; the lesser known Rockwell museum (www.rockwellmuseum.org), also in Corning, features western and native American art.

2.  Glenn Curtiss Museum: www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org

Arts and Crafts: There are several large art & craft shows/facilities in the Keuka Lake area.

3.  Hammondsport Craft Show: www.hammondsport.org

8.  The Windmill Farm & Craft Market: www.thewindmill.com

Air shows & Boat shows:  There are annual antique/classic boat and air shows in Hammondsport: www.hammondsport.org