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Hammondsport and Keuka Lake
A village green at the south tip of Y-shaped Keuka Lake: the Glenn H. Curtiss aviation museum, the first bonded winery in the US, Dr. Konstantin Frank's vinifera pioneers and hillside vineyards above the water.
Keuka Lake is shaped like a Y, and Hammondsport sits at its southern tip around a classic village square. Glenn Curtiss built and flew early aircraft here, and the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum tells the story with planes, motorcycles and engines.
This is also a cradle of New York wine. Pleasant Valley Wine Company was the first bonded winery in the US, and Dr. Konstantin Frank proved that European grapes could thrive in the Finger Lakes. Vineyards climb the hills above the water. Bring a designated driver and a curious palate.
Outdoors and nature
Trails, lookouts, waterfalls, beaches and time on the water come first.
Keuka Outlet Trail
A rail trail along the outlet stream from Penn Yan to Dresden, past old mill sites.
Keuka Lake State Park
Swimming, picnicking and lake views on the west branch near Branchport.
Sights and attractions
Museums, landmarks and the places people come here for.
Hammondsport village square
A green surrounded by shops and restaurants.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Early aircraft, motorcycles and the story of aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss.
Finger Lakes Boating Museum
Historic wooden boats built on and around Keuka Lake.
Pleasant Valley Wine Company
The first bonded winery in the US.
Markets, shops and festivals
Main streets, markets and the dates worth planning around.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
The winery that pioneered European grapes in the Finger Lakes.
Book a tour or activity
Cruises, tours and experiences people book here. Each one goes to the operator's official page, and you can still add it to your trip.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Museum admission.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery tastings
Wine tastings above Keuka Lake.
Part of our Finger Lakes guides.
Make it a weekend
Why stay the night
- The Keuka Lake Wine Trail deserves a slow day.
- Evenings on the village square are calm and friendly.
- Corning and Watkins Glen are each about half an hour away.
Nearby and worth the drive
The Corning Museum of Glass.
Watkins Glenabout 35 min · Guide ↗Gorge trails and waterfalls.
Genevaabout 50 min · Guide ↗Seneca Lake's college town.
Ready-made trips with Hammondsport and Keuka Lake
Good to know
- Wine: Wineries and tasting hours: Keuka Lake Wine Trail.
- We list only places we can check against an official source. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Photos on this page
Photo: Pier on Keuka Lake at Hammondsport, Cbaile19, CC0
Photo: Curtiss Oriole, Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, Ruhrfisch (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Pulteney Square bandstand, Hammondsport, Pubdog, Public domain
Photo: Keuka Lake from Bully Hill Vineyards, Jjazz76, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Main Street, Penn Yan, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0