3 days in Finger Lakes Itinerary

Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of The Strong National Museum of Play and then stop by Schutt's Apple Mill.

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Toronto, Canada to Rochester is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Ithaca.

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): examine the collection at Corning Museum of Glass, admire the majestic nature at Watkins Glen State Park, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Two Goats Brewing. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Taughannock Falls State Park, admire the majestic nature at Robert Treman State Park, and then stroll through Greek Peak Mountain Resort.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Ithaca trip builder tool.

Getting from Rochester to Ithaca by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive back home.