Amber’s Local Guidebook
Food scene
This restaurant is just a few doors down and it's right on the water. The owners work there and create a relaxed atmosphere. The menu has variety and even includes a number of gluten-free items. Drinks are great and they have music weekly (seasonal). They do have limited hours in the off-season (not summer).
7 locals recommend
Drifters on Owasco
2846 Fire Lane 1This restaurant is just a few doors down and it's right on the water. The owners work there and create a relaxed atmosphere. The menu has variety and even includes a number of gluten-free items. Drinks are great and they have music weekly (seasonal). They do have limited hours in the off-season (not summer).
Activities
Great theatre productions ... just a 20 minute ride to the other end of the lake! They do 4 broadway shows a year. Check the schedule!
33 locals recommend
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
6877 E Lake RdGreat theatre productions ... just a 20 minute ride to the other end of the lake! They do 4 broadway shows a year. Check the schedule!
This inlet and diverse floodplain provide excellent birding, paddling, and a couple of short nature trails. You can access it by using our kayaks or you can walk behind the marina and get to it on foot.
Owasco Flats Nature Preserve
2799 FirelaneThis inlet and diverse floodplain provide excellent birding, paddling, and a couple of short nature trails. You can access it by using our kayaks or you can walk behind the marina and get to it on foot.
City/town information
People love visiting this beautiful village to dine and shop all the local gift shops. There's a boat that cruises the lake for sightseeing cruises or dining. It's beautiful to sit by the water and take it in or visit for one of the many festivals held throughout the year - highlights include Dicken's Christmas in the winter and the Finger Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show in the summer. There's often music to be found too
80 locals recommend
Skaneateles
People love visiting this beautiful village to dine and shop all the local gift shops. There's a boat that cruises the lake for sightseeing cruises or dining. It's beautiful to sit by the water and take it in or visit for one of the many festivals held throughout the year - highlights include Dicken's Christmas in the winter and the Finger Lakes Antique & Classic Boat Show in the summer. There's often music to be found too