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Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles, NY
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Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Fishing, Sailing
Description: This clean, serene lake is the easternmost of New York's Finger Lakes.
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Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

A lovely area of the Finger Lakes. Don't miss the opportunity of seeing the area. Take a stroll around the town of Skaneateles and stop for a meal. Also walk out on the very long dock.

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Waterloo, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Skaneateles Lake is narrow and deep, surrounded by steep hiss on its southern end. The Village of Skaneateles has a park on the lake, and concerts there in the summer, That however is as close to the lake as you can get unless you know someone who lives on the lake. If not, then the drive south on NY 41... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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82 reviews 82 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The cleanest and clearest water you will ever see. It is incredible for drinking. Boating, fishing (yellow perch!!!), great recreation place. Village is a destination...dies down after dark but is a great place

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Lunenburg, Massachusetts, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It was clean and quiet! A perfect spot for walk, jog, bike or sit and have cup of morning coffee while looking over the lake.

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Evans, Georgia, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Love it here this is home and no matter where I live I will always love it here. There really is no place with such peace and tranquility

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Miami, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

I can imagine at springtime this place must be beautiful, just not a pretty site to see in the dead winter. Lake gets frozen and it looks gloomy. I am looking forward to visiting again in the spring/summer.

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Lynchburg, Virginia
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37 attraction reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Can't wait to see what this place will look like in the summer! One of the most beautiful of the Finger Lakes. Very ritzy area with great shops, food, and views!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Just a lovely view....rent a boat, take a cruise, or just sit in the park and have a take out sandwich from The Bakery. Enjoy this beautiful, clean lake.

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Marcy, New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Nestled among the vineyards, Skaneateles Lake is a boaters paradise, with plenty to do once your off the water. With many of New York's finest wineries along it's shores, this lake has all you need for the relaxing time off your life. And to go with all that fun, great restaurants abound.

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Skaneateles, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Fabulous places to eat: Sherwood Inn, Bluewater Grill, Kabuki, Doug's Fish Fry, Joe's Pasta Garage, Johnny Angel's, And more!!!

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