In Burdett
Hillock & Hobbs Estate Winery
Dedicated entirely to riesling, Paul Hobbs newest winery has a beautiful contemporary style tasting room set on a picturesque 78-acre estate which overlooks the southern tip of Seneca Lake and features sloping vineyards reminiscent of the Mosel region of Germany. Click here to learn more.
Osmote Winery
Established by Ben Riccardi and his family, Osmote is located on a beautiful 31-acre farm next to Hillock & Hobbs Estate Winery. Click here to learn more.
The Burdett Exchange
Our local mercantile that features a variety of locally sourced meat, produce, provisions and artisanal goods all located within walking distance in a recently renovated historic firehouse. Click here to learn more.
Mangus Farms
A charming farm store (walking distance) that sells fresh in season veggies, farm fresh eggs, jams and preserves, baked goods and pick your own berries (in season). Open seasonally from Spring-Fall. Click here for more information.
Painted Bar Stables
Get out and enjoy the Finger Lakes countryside via horseback! Painted Bar Stables offers an amazing adventure you won't soon forget! Click here for more information.
Hungry Burd
Hungry Burd has a full menu of culinary delights and is located just a few minutes walk down the street! Click here for more information.
Beyond Burdett
Beyond our little village there are endless activities, wineries, waterfalls, museums, eateries and recreation at every turn. Here are just a few of our favorites...
Restaurants
Stonecat Cafe, Dano's Heuriger, Hazelnut Kitchen, The Elf in the Oak, Seneca Cheese Company, Thai Elephants, Graft Wine & Cider Bar, Nickel’s Pit BBQ
Stonecat Cafe - Catfish Sandwich
Cheese and Beer
Grist Iron - Burdett, NY
Two Goats - Burdett, NY
Lucky Hare - Hector, NY
Scale House - Hector, NY
Solera Tap House - Burdett, NY
Upstate - Watkins Glen, NY
Seneca Lake Brewing - Dundee, NY
Tin Barn Brewing - Dundee, NY
Wine Trails
Seneca Wine Trail, our favorites... Ryan William, Damiani, Silver Thread, Forge Cellars, Standing Stone, Shaw, Hermann J. Wiemer
Cayuga Wine Trail, our favorites... Bellwether, Sheldrake Point, Randolph O'Neill & Shepherdess
Keuka Wine Trail, our favorites... Living Roots, Ravines, Weis & McGregor
Recreation (Museums, Towns & Waterfalls)
Corning Museum of Glass, who knew glass could be so cool? This museum is a fascinating look into how glass has developed throughout history and how much it affects the way we live today, see live glass blowing demonstrations and even make your own glass!
Watkins Glen, this village at the bottom on Seneca Lake is a great place to walk around! There are several restaurants and bars, a beautiful marina and plenty of ice cream spots to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Watkins Glen State Park, located right in downtown Watkins Glen this gorge is an amazing adventure through the natural history of our regions geography. The gorge features beautiful slate stone staircases and 19 waterfalls and cascades.
Watkins Glen State Park - Gorge Trail
Havana Glen Falls, this waterfall is located in nearby Montour Falls and while it is far smaller then Watkins Glen it is also much quieter, we love it here for just that reason!
Buttermilk Falls State Park, this is a great and quick hike in Ithaca. Buttermilk Falls has not only a beautiful gorge but offers a great place to swim at the base of the falls. Also be sure to stop at Ithaca Beer Co. it's right down the road and a treat after a nice hike!
Around the Town(s)...
Downtown Geneva is located at the top of Seneca Lake and is home to several shops, bars and restaurants. A few of our favorites are: Lake Drum Brewing, The Linden Social Club and FLX Table. Click here for more details on what's going on in Geneva!
Downtown Ithaca is a vibrant and culturally diverse scene. There is always something going on in Ithaca, The State Theater brings big names in theater, music and comedy to town and there always seems to be an event of some sort to bring people together. Ithaca is also home to Cornell University and Ithaca College so its got a great youthful and sophisticated vibe. A few of our favorites are: A hike around Cornell's gorgeous campus, Ithaca Beer Co. and Antique hunting at Mimi's Attic and FOUND. Click here for more details on what's going on in Ithaca!
Downtown Corning is the Glass capital of the USA! But Corning also has a vibrant and bustling scene on Market St. This street is home to countless shops, restaurants, bars, spa's... you name it, Market St. has it! If your going to spend some time in Corning make sure to stop off at the Corning Museum of Glass, it's a world class museum right in the heart of upstate NY! Click here for more details on what's going on in Corning!