Things to do at or near Black Squirrel Farms
Food scene
Halsey's Restaurant
106 Seneca StreetRelaxing and reliably good.
Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Company
400 N Franklin StGood wings, good pizza
Indian Pines Farm Market
2406 NY-54AA local maple sausage they carry is a family favorite.
If there' s a grocery store item you need, they probably have it at Wegman's in nearby Geneva, NY.
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Wegmans
300 Hamilton StIf there' s a grocery store item you need, they probably have it at Wegman's in nearby Geneva, NY.
Ciccino's Pizzeria & Restaurant-Geneva
127 Exchange StPizza and wings closer than Watkins Glen
Freshly prepared breakfast or lunch - but their popularity can mean long wait times and sometimes they run out of some things that are on the menu. There is a well stocked country store that shares the building so consider going here if you aren't in a hurry.
6 residents recomanen
Oak Leaf Cafe & Bakery Penn Yan
3173 NY-14AFreshly prepared breakfast or lunch - but their popularity can mean long wait times and sometimes they run out of some things that are on the menu. There is a well stocked country store that shares the building so consider going here if you aren't in a hurry.
Ports Cafe
4432 W Lake RdA reservation is probably required, even in the winter.
Kindred Fare
512 Hamilton StAn evolving menu w/ often unusual offerings
Ichiro Japanese Restaurant
405 Exchange StOur go-to for sushi / hibachi
Closes for the winter but if you find yourself in need of an ice cream cake at any other time, give this place a try and pre-order. Or you could always just have ice cream there.
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Seneca Farms
2485 NY-54ACloses for the winter but if you find yourself in need of an ice cream cake at any other time, give this place a try and pre-order. Or you could always just have ice cream there.
If you are looking for live music, this Penn Yan brewery occasionally hosts no-cover mostly-weekend shows and their events calendar is on their website.
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Laurentide Beer Company
12 Maiden LnIf you are looking for live music, this Penn Yan brewery occasionally hosts no-cover mostly-weekend shows and their events calendar is on their website.
Amity Coffee Co.
3 Main StGreat coffee + baked goods and a breakfast menu
Fun lunch spot - advertised as a bakery / deli but the selection is broader.
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Tabora Farm and Winery
4978 Lakemont-Himrod RdFun lunch spot - advertised as a bakery / deli but the selection is broader.
We've had guests who recommend this place for lunch particularly because of the great backyard view.
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The Elf In The Oak
4221 NY-414We've had guests who recommend this place for lunch particularly because of the great backyard view.
3341 Chubb Hollow Rd
3341 Chubb Hollow Roadroadside stand selling homemade root beer. only open seasonally.
newly opened in Penn Yan with an interesting menu. Check out the black walnut infused Manhattan which features Black Squirrel Farms walnuts! On their cocktail menu.
18 residents recomanen
18th Amendment
7 Main Stnewly opened in Penn Yan with an interesting menu. Check out the black walnut infused Manhattan which features Black Squirrel Farms walnuts! On their cocktail menu.
We think that crepes are better for dinner than breakfast...
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Simply Crepes Cafe and Catering of Canandaigua
101 S Main StWe think that crepes are better for dinner than breakfast...
Farm-to-table dining in Hammondsport with much of the farming happening right there!
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Park Inn
37 Shethar StFarm-to-table dining in Hammondsport with much of the farming happening right there!
The Rusty Pig
60 Linden StWe've had guests that reported enjoying this restaurant.
Bully Hill Vineyards Winery
8843 Greyton H Taylor Memorial DrCheck out their cafe - good venue, good food.
Outlet 111
A wine bar with where you can also build your own Charcuterie board!
Sightseeing
Love waterfalls or history? This place is for you. Decide for yourself if this is the "Grand Canyon of the East". There are multiple park entrances so check the website and plan ahead to make sure you are using the best one for your trip. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth
256 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Letchworth
1 Letchworth State ParkLove waterfalls or history? This place is for you. Decide for yourself if this is the "Grand Canyon of the East". There are multiple park entrances so check the website and plan ahead to make sure you are using the best one for your trip. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/letchworth
Stunning but can get crowded in the summer. Visit in the off-season or off peak hours if possible.
437 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Watkins Glen
1009 N Franklin StStunning but can get crowded in the summer. Visit in the off-season or off peak hours if possible.
If you want an easy, pleasant hike and don't want to drive too far, the Keuka Lake outlet trail is for you. This trail is flat enough for cross-country skiing when there is enough snow. There's no cost but there is lock box out for voluntary donations
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Keuka Lake Outlet Trail
Keuka Lake Outlet TrailIf you want an easy, pleasant hike and don't want to drive too far, the Keuka Lake outlet trail is for you. This trail is flat enough for cross-country skiing when there is enough snow. There's no cost but there is lock box out for voluntary donations
This is our place! Search for Black Squirrel Farms online to see what we're doing and what we offer.
Black Squirrel Farms
590 New York 14This is our place! Search for Black Squirrel Farms online to see what we're doing and what we offer.
A bit of a drive but you could visit Ithaca while you are there.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
A bit of a drive but you could visit Ithaca while you are there.
Neighborhoods
Geneva, NY has made a fun update to their downtown - Linden St is now a pedestrian-traffic only strip of great bars and restaurants. Just search "Linden St, Geneva NY" on your favorite mapping tool or app to see what's there.
7 residents recomanen
Linden Street
Linden StreetGeneva, NY has made a fun update to their downtown - Linden St is now a pedestrian-traffic only strip of great bars and restaurants. Just search "Linden St, Geneva NY" on your favorite mapping tool or app to see what's there.
Public boat launch
Penn Yan Village Boat Launch
290-298 Water StNearest public boat launch for Keuka Lake access
Local events calendar
Looking for things to do around the area? Yates County Chamber of Commerce organizes a calendar that is a good place to go for ideas. You can find it on their website under the Events tab.
Yates County
Looking for things to do around the area? Yates County Chamber of Commerce organizes a calendar that is a good place to go for ideas. You can find it on their website under the Events tab.
Local Wineries / Breweries
Take a walk through their garden after tasting their wines.
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Anthony Road Wine Company
1020 Anthony RdTake a walk through their garden after tasting their wines.
Our neighbors just down the street, literally! They have pre-chilled wine for those wanting to pick up something last minute and a cafe. The menu is available online. Grab a bite and a bottle from their place and bring it back over to our place!
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Fox Run Vineyards
670 NY-14Our neighbors just down the street, literally! They have pre-chilled wine for those wanting to pick up something last minute and a cafe. The menu is available online. Grab a bite and a bottle from their place and bring it back over to our place!
Hunt Country is going the extra mile with respect to sustainability initiatives and so we tip our hat to their accomplishments in this area.
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Hunt Country Vineyards
4021 Italy Hill RdHunt Country is going the extra mile with respect to sustainability initiatives and so we tip our hat to their accomplishments in this area.
Keuka Spring Vineyards
Nice Keuka Lake view from the tasting room terrace.
They have taken some big steps forward with respect to sustainability! Ask them about it.
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Lakewood Vineyards
4024 NY-14They have taken some big steps forward with respect to sustainability! Ask them about it.
Don't miss this one if you are interested in the history of wine in the Finger Lakes region.
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdDon't miss this one if you are interested in the history of wine in the Finger Lakes region.
Brewery Ardennes Taproom & Kitchen
Interesting site history
Recomanacions sobre la ciutat
Costums i cultura
Buy fresh local eggs
You can buy local eggs all over except for on Sunday. One of the least intuitive places to buy fresh, local eggs is Zimmerman Dry Goods, 1179 Townline Rd, Penn Yan, NY (the store is part of a cluster of buildings just north of the Jensen intersection with Townline Rd and is mostly a fabrics / sewing shop). Another place that unexpectedly sells local eggs is Himrod Hardware. But really, local eggs are everywhere and available any season. Windy Acres at 4200 NY-14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527 has them, nearby Weaver View Farms at 386 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY has them, any nearby farmers market has them....
Formes d'estalviar
https://waterstreetwinesandspirits.com/
Located in Penn Yan, 10% off everything on Wednesdays and carries many local wines w/ a case discount.
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Reed's Farm sweet corn is a summer thing.
https://www.facebook.com/ReedsFarm/
It's the best around during late summer at the farm stand at the corner of Rt 14 and Reed Rd.
Formes d'estalviar
https://senecalakewine.com/
We said we were in the heart of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. 100% true. Many local wineries will list special events or discounts on this website so check and see what is currently available or happening.
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Pick your own berries, in season.
Back in the day, berries were a major part of the local economy. There are lots of places to pick your own berries. Serendipity Blueberry Farm is one of our favorites and we've never been disappointed with the quality. If you are here during raspberry season, pick ours!
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Local waterfall hikes are a thing but not a winter thing.
We've listed a couple in the sightseeing section and there is a waterfall hikes book on the built-in shelves.
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Cider and donuts are a fall thing.
Check out https://wagerscidermill.com/ in the fall and watch the apple cider get processed on site.
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Cars and driving service
We've been asked multiple times to recommend a car service.
We've never used one and so we don't have a favorite! The Seneca Lake Wine Trail website has a list of options under the "Plan Your Visit" tab.