The Finger Lakes region offers rolling vineyard golf, 100+ wineries, and stunning lake scenery. Play courses carved through glacial terrain with lake panoramas, then spend afternoons tasting world-class Rieslings. It is a refined trip for groups that want golf plus something beyond the usual bar crawl.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Finger Lakes — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, FallROC (60 min drive)10-50k population
Communal 14-seat tasting menu experience in Geneva — perfect for a group dinner if you can book it
4.9 stars
Kindred Fare
$$$
farm-to-table
Farm-to-table bistro in Geneva with local ingredients and solid cocktail program
4.6 stars
Dano's Heuriger on Seneca
$$$
upscale
Austrian-inspired wine bar and restaurant on the Seneca Lake wine trail
4.5 stars
Stonecat Cafe
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farm-to-table
Relaxed farm-to-table spot near Hector with great local wine pairings and outdoor seating
4.4 stars
The Red Dove Tavern
$$$
upscale
Creative American menu in Geneva — duck confit, pork belly, and an impressive wine list
4.7 stars
Bella's Seneca Lake Steakhouse
$$$
steakhouse
The steakhouse of the Finger Lakes. Prime rib, Delmonico, and surf-and-turf between Geneva and Waterloo on Routes 5 & 20.
Nightlife
FLX Wienery
Late Night
brewpub
Casual craft beer and gourmet hot dogs in downtown Geneva — exactly what it sounds like. Open late on weekends.
Lake Drum Brewing
brewpub
Geneva craft brewery with rotating taps and a chill taproom vibe
Twisted Rail Brewing
brewpub
Canandaigua brewpub with a big beer selection and pub grub
Eddie O'Brien's Grille & Bar
Late Night
sports bar
Geneva's late-night anchor on Exchange Street. Full bar, pub grub, and the only spot that consistently stays open past midnight on weekends.
Activities
Drive the Glen at Watkins Glen International
go karts2-3 hours$40-$40/pp
Drive your own car for three laps around the legendary 3.45-mile NASCAR and F1 road course behind an official pace car. Photo op at the start/finish line and gift shop visit. $40 flat per car.
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
wineryhalf day$20-$60/pp
30+ wineries on Seneca Lake alone — world-class Riesling, plus cideries and distilleries. The perfect arrival day group crawl.
Watkins Glen State Park
hiking2-3 hours$0-$10/pp
Gorge trail with 19 waterfalls in 2 miles — one of the most stunning hikes in the Northeast
Finger Lakes Distillery Tour
distillery2-3 hours$15-$40/pp
Hit Finger Lakes Distilling, Black Button, and more for bourbon, gin, and grappa tastings
Seneca Lake Boat Rental
boat rentalhalf day$50-$100/pp
Pontoon or speedboat rental on Seneca Lake — cruise the deepest Finger Lake with beers in hand
Watkins Glen International
go karts2-3 hours$30-$75/pp
Drive the famous NASCAR track in a pace car or hit the go-kart track next door