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Schuyler County · New York State

The Finger Lakes

Eleven glacial lakes carved by ice-age glaciers. World-class wine country, dramatic waterfalls, and one of America's most beautiful inland landscapes — all within minutes of your dock.

Area Guide

What's Nearby

Wine & Spirits

  • Seneca Lake Wine Trail

    30+ award-winning wineries · 2 miles from the property

  • Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

    Estate wines on the lake bluff · 4 miles

  • Atwater Estate Vineyards

    Stunning views · excellent Rieslings · 6 miles

  • Wagner Vineyards

    Full estate winery and brewery · 12 miles

  • Bloomer Creek Winery

    Small-batch, critically acclaimed · 8 miles

Watkins Glen

  • Watkins Glen State Park

    8 miles · 19 waterfalls · iconic gorge trail

  • Watkins Glen International

    Historic road racing circuit · summer events

  • Watkins Glen Village

    Restaurants, shops, Seneca Lake access

  • Montour Falls

    10 miles · She-qua-ga waterfall · village square

  • Havana Glen Park

    Local gorge park · swimming · picnic grounds

Water Activities

  • Seneca Lake

    On-site · swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding from the dock

  • Boat Rentals

    Pontoon and motorboat rentals · Watkins Glen · 8 miles

  • Fishing

    Seneca Lake is premier trout and salmon fishery · all skill levels

  • Watkins Glen Pier

    Public dock · sunset walks · swimming area

  • Finger Lakes Boating

    Eleven glacial lakes within driving distance

Dining & Markets

  • Local Farm Stands

    On route · fresh berries, tomatoes, local honey, flowers

  • Schuyler County Farmers Market

    Seasonal · produce, cheese, baked goods

  • Taughannock Farms Inn

    Fine dining · Cayuga Lake views · 30 miles

  • Watkins Glen Restaurants

    Castel Grisch, Nicola's, village dining options

  • Burdett & Schuyler County

    Small-town charm · butchers, bakeries, general stores

Getting Around

Distances from the Property

Burdett, NY is ideally situated on the western shore of Seneca Lake — close to everything worth seeing.

On-site

Seneca Lake Shoreline

Private dock & 200ft shale beach

2 mi

Nearest Winery

Seneca Lake Wine Trail begins nearby

8 mi

Watkins Glen State Park

19 waterfalls · gorge trails

6 mi

Finger Lakes National Forest

Hiking & equestrian trails

10 mi

Montour Falls

She-qua-ga Falls · village square

35 mi

Ithaca / Cornell University

Dining, culture, Taughannock Falls

90 mi

Rochester

Airport, Eastman, arts scene

80 mi

Syracuse

Interstate access · Hancock Airport

When to Visit

Every Season Has Something

April – May

Spring

  • Wine trail reopens
  • Watkins Glen opens May 1
  • Fewer crowds, lower rates
  • Gorge trails after winter thaw

June – August

Summer

  • Peak swimming & kayaking
  • Seneca Lake sunsets at their finest
  • Boat rentals, fishing charters
  • Outdoor dining & winery events

September – October

Fall

  • Grape harvest & crush season
  • Peak foliage color
  • Cooler hiking conditions
  • Wine trail harvest festivals

Your Base for All of It

Stay on the Lake

Lakeside Landing and Smooth Sailing are your ideal home base for everything the Finger Lakes offers — with private dock access and your own stretch of Seneca Lake.