Skaneateles: an itinerary

I recently went up to the Finger lakes in upstate New York for the February long weekend. Since this was the winter our activities were restricted to indoor activities, however I hear it's a beautiful place to go to in the summer as well.

*Note: Things I researched but didn’t end up doing are denoted with a `` (asterisk)**

Accommodation

We stayed at the Mirbeau Skaneateles which is a lovely boutique spa and hotel. While staying here is definitely expensive, I would recommend visiting the hot tub and the spa for a day visit even if you aren't staying here.

Activities

• Charlie Major Nature Trail - we hiked some of this in the snow as well.

• Carpenter Falls

• Skaneateles Lake

  • Walk along it

  • Take a boat tour

  • Take a fishing boat

  • Just take a boat and chill :P

• Mirbeau Skaneateles Spa

• Lockwood Lavender Farm*

• Gallery 54*

• Shopping

  • Interiors: DROOZ and Company

  • Clothing: Skaneateles 300

Food and Drinks

• Elephant and The Dove - a Mexican place in upstate New York - temper your expectations. The salsa, guac and chips were quite good though.

• Mirbeau Skaneateles Spa - we had our meals at the hotel most often

• The Krebs*

• Valentine's Delicatessen*

• Last Shot Distillery* - stopped here to use the bathroom only

• Anyela's Vineyards*