Guidebook for Seneca Falls

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Guidebook for Seneca Falls

Historic

Tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY on July 19-20,1848. The park consists of four major historical properties including the Wesleyan Methodist Church, which was the site of the Seneca Falls Convention, the first women's rights convention. The Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and the homes of other early women's rights activists (the M'Clintock House and the Richard Hunt House) are also on display. The park includes a visitor center and an education and cultural center housing the Suffrage Press Printshop.
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Women's Rights National Historical Park
136 Fall Street
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Tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY on July 19-20,1848. The park consists of four major historical properties including the Wesleyan Methodist Church, which was the site of the Seneca Falls Convention, the first women's rights convention. The Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and the homes of other early women's rights activists (the M'Clintock House and the Richard Hunt House) are also on display. The park includes a visitor center and an education and cultural center housing the Suffrage Press Printshop.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame (NWHF/The Hall), founded in 1969, is the nation’s first and oldest non-profit organization and museum dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women. In pursuit of its mission, “Showcasing great women… Inspiring all!”, the National Women’s Hall of Fame honors the women of the past and present, relates the history of women’s struggles, prepares the women of the future, and serves as the voice celebrating the value of women.
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National Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal St
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The National Women’s Hall of Fame (NWHF/The Hall), founded in 1969, is the nation’s first and oldest non-profit organization and museum dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women. In pursuit of its mission, “Showcasing great women… Inspiring all!”, the National Women’s Hall of Fame honors the women of the past and present, relates the history of women’s struggles, prepares the women of the future, and serves as the voice celebrating the value of women.

Sightseeing

Discover why Seneca Falls has no falls and the history of the amazing town.
Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry
89 Fall St
Discover why Seneca Falls has no falls and the history of the amazing town.
Trinity Church was built in 1885 in the Anglo-Gothic style. It is famous for its rising tower and stained glass, some of which were made by the Louis Tiffany Studios.
Trinity Episcopal Church
27 Fall St
Trinity Church was built in 1885 in the Anglo-Gothic style. It is famous for its rising tower and stained glass, some of which were made by the Louis Tiffany Studios.
Montezuma is situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway. It provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
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I-Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
3395 US-20
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Montezuma is situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway. It provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Seneca Falls has long believed itself to be the inspiration for Bedford Falls in the film classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Each year, our town celebrates with an It's A Wonderful Life Festival the second weekend in December. But the Museum is open all year round. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm (Closed for major holidays) Admission: Free
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Wonderful Life Museum, Seneca
76 Fall St
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Seneca Falls has long believed itself to be the inspiration for Bedford Falls in the film classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Each year, our town celebrates with an It's A Wonderful Life Festival the second weekend in December. But the Museum is open all year round. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm (Closed for major holidays) Admission: Free
A beautiful, mostly shaded gravel/dirt path trail walking alongside the canal and viewing sculptures along the way. Starts right in town and is about a half mile + long one way.
Ludovico Sculpture Trail
Ludovico Sculpture Trail
A beautiful, mostly shaded gravel/dirt path trail walking alongside the canal and viewing sculptures along the way. Starts right in town and is about a half mile + long one way.

Food Scene

In town, one block away, seriously GREAT and HUGE sandwiches ..a true deli !! Pickles too!! I recommend the Ruben . . . always !!
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Downtown Deli
53 Fall St
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In town, one block away, seriously GREAT and HUGE sandwiches ..a true deli !! Pickles too!! I recommend the Ruben . . . always !!
In town, easy walking distance, great casual food, large selection of beer on tap, fun ambiance.
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Parker's Grille & Tap House
86 Fall St
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In town, easy walking distance, great casual food, large selection of beer on tap, fun ambiance.
Excellent food and ambiance. One of the best choices in Seneca Falls!
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84 Fall St
84 Fall Street
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Excellent food and ambiance. One of the best choices in Seneca Falls!
In Seneca Falls just across the canal. Outdoor seating in the summer. Outstanding food!!! Besides breakfast and lunch it has a small bakery and serves espresso drinks. Open M-F 7-2pm and Sat. 8-2pm. Closed Sundays.
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Cafe 19
20 E Bayard St
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In Seneca Falls just across the canal. Outdoor seating in the summer. Outstanding food!!! Besides breakfast and lunch it has a small bakery and serves espresso drinks. Open M-F 7-2pm and Sat. 8-2pm. Closed Sundays.
Just west on Fall St./5 & 20, 5 minutes, One of the many great authentic diners in our area. Lots of fun Elvis memorabilia displayed on the wall. Was voted “Best Breakfast in the Finger Lakes” in 2015.
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Connie's Diner
205 East Main Street
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Just west on Fall St./5 & 20, 5 minutes, One of the many great authentic diners in our area. Lots of fun Elvis memorabilia displayed on the wall. Was voted “Best Breakfast in the Finger Lakes” in 2015.
Located in Geneva. A seasonal menu working with locally sourced ingredients and making everything from scratch, they deliver delicious farm-to-table fare, year-round.Relaxed place for locally sourced American fare, housemade bread, craft cocktails, beer & ciders. Great high ceilings and rustic ambiance.
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Kindred Fare
512 Hamilton St
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Located in Geneva. A seasonal menu working with locally sourced ingredients and making everything from scratch, they deliver delicious farm-to-table fare, year-round.Relaxed place for locally sourced American fare, housemade bread, craft cocktails, beer & ciders. Great high ceilings and rustic ambiance.
Located in Geneva. In Spring of 2017, F.L.X. Table was awarded the honor of being USA Today’s Best New Restaurant in the country. Seating is very limited (serving only 12-16 people a night) and reservation only and is completed online.Each evening, a set menu will be served based on seasonally available products and will evolve regularly.
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F.L.X. Table
22 Linden St
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Located in Geneva. In Spring of 2017, F.L.X. Table was awarded the honor of being USA Today’s Best New Restaurant in the country. Seating is very limited (serving only 12-16 people a night) and reservation only and is completed online.Each evening, a set menu will be served based on seasonally available products and will evolve regularly.
Located in Geneva just South of Geneva on Seneca Lake. One of our favorite places to dine. Excellent food and good wine selections. Be sure to make a reservation!
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Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake Rd
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Located in Geneva just South of Geneva on Seneca Lake. One of our favorite places to dine. Excellent food and good wine selections. Be sure to make a reservation!
In Seneca Falls, just across the canal, it brings delicious local fare to its dining guests and visitors to its on-site butcher and market. On the dining menu you can hand pick any steak or chop or sausage in their meat case and they will cook it to order for you. The food is delicious, it has varying seasonal menus and is an outstanding farm-to-table experience.
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Sackett's Table Restaurant & Market
23 Bridge St
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In Seneca Falls, just across the canal, it brings delicious local fare to its dining guests and visitors to its on-site butcher and market. On the dining menu you can hand pick any steak or chop or sausage in their meat case and they will cook it to order for you. The food is delicious, it has varying seasonal menus and is an outstanding farm-to-table experience.
In town serving light breakfast and lunch, cappuccinos, specialty house made fresh Kombucha, and house brewed beer. All is excellent!
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Fall Street Brewing
106 Fall Street
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In town serving light breakfast and lunch, cappuccinos, specialty house made fresh Kombucha, and house brewed beer. All is excellent!
TEMPORARILY CLOSED Just south of town on Rt. 89. A one of a kind! Their fresh croissants and pastries are made from scratch everyday! And they take their BBQ seriously. 100% wood fired, Texas inspired tradition. No shortcuts, just low and slow. Only open Fri, Sat. Sun. 8am - 3pm. But plan ahead, they are always busy early on and can run out of certain things. Takeout only.
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State Bakery + Smokehouse
3512 New York 89
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED Just south of town on Rt. 89. A one of a kind! Their fresh croissants and pastries are made from scratch everyday! And they take their BBQ seriously. 100% wood fired, Texas inspired tradition. No shortcuts, just low and slow. Only open Fri, Sat. Sun. 8am - 3pm. But plan ahead, they are always busy early on and can run out of certain things. Takeout only.
In town, a 2 block walk, restaurant and bar have now reopened. Serving a speciality menu for It's a Wonderful Life weekend!!
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The Gould Hotel
108 Fall St
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In town, a 2 block walk, restaurant and bar have now reopened. Serving a speciality menu for It's a Wonderful Life weekend!!
In town, Pizza parlor & restaurant presents Italian staples in a modest interior & at sidewalk tables during the summer.
Avicolli’s Pizza
170 Fall St
In town, Pizza parlor & restaurant presents Italian staples in a modest interior & at sidewalk tables during the summer.
In town, short walk, classic Mexican fare and margaritas!
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El Bajio Mexican Restaurant
74 Fall St
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In town, short walk, classic Mexican fare and margaritas!

Parks & Nature

Most expansive public waterfront area on Seneca Lake. Spectacular view from the top end of the lake. Swimming, walking, biking, boat launches, docks, Marina.
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Iphakamiso yaseSeneca Lake
1 Lake Front Dr
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Most expansive public waterfront area on Seneca Lake. Spectacular view from the top end of the lake. Swimming, walking, biking, boat launches, docks, Marina.
Fabulous waterfall hike up the gorge . . . a must!!! Can be busy in the peak summer months.
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I-Park ye-Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin St
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Fabulous waterfall hike up the gorge . . . a must!!! Can be busy in the peak summer months.
It is the tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains and taller than Niagara Falls. Offers hiking and nature trails along the top of the gorge and also below. The park includes a stretch of Cayuga Lake's shoreline, where swimming, fishing, and a boat launch are available. In the winter, the park offers facilities and trails for ice-skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
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I-Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock Blvd
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It is the tallest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains and taller than Niagara Falls. Offers hiking and nature trails along the top of the gorge and also below. The park includes a stretch of Cayuga Lake's shoreline, where swimming, fishing, and a boat launch are available. In the winter, the park offers facilities and trails for ice-skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.

Shopping

Sauders Store is an genuine Mennonite country store that is packed with fresh produce, bulk packaged goods, local meats and cheese, jams, pickled items and so much more. Attached is their shop that features handmade furniture. So worth a visit!
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Sauders
2146 River Rd
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Sauders Store is an genuine Mennonite country store that is packed with fresh produce, bulk packaged goods, local meats and cheese, jams, pickled items and so much more. Attached is their shop that features handmade furniture. So worth a visit!
WomanMade Products specializes in products made by women, from women owned companies and inspired by women. WomanMade Products has found a special home in Seneca Falls that is home to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer and the first women’s newspaper “The Lily.” Seneca Falls is also the location of the first convention for women’s rights in 1848, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park and the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
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WomanMade Products
91 Fall St
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WomanMade Products specializes in products made by women, from women owned companies and inspired by women. WomanMade Products has found a special home in Seneca Falls that is home to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer and the first women’s newspaper “The Lily.” Seneca Falls is also the location of the first convention for women’s rights in 1848, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park and the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
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Waterloo Premium Outlets
655 NY-318
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Essentials

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Tops Friendly Markets
3865 Union Rd
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Walmart Supercenter
1860 N Rd
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ALDI
2065 New York 5
Quick in town convenience store with just the basics.
Byrne Dairy and Deli
353 Waterloo Geneva Rd
Quick in town convenience store with just the basics.

Day Spa and Salon on Van Cleef Lake

Looking for a little pampering on your get-a-way . . . mani/pedi, facial, heavenly massage, hair cut . . . all using Aveda products. This is a fabulous salon and day spa that is only a block from our house. It is located in a newly renovated historic building on the water with an open and spacious interior and stylish decor. Highly recommended!
Elements on Van Cleef
31 Fall Street
Looking for a little pampering on your get-a-way . . . mani/pedi, facial, heavenly massage, hair cut . . . all using Aveda products. This is a fabulous salon and day spa that is only a block from our house. It is located in a newly renovated historic building on the water with an open and spacious interior and stylish decor. Highly recommended!