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Address:Ithaca, New York
Located right in the middle of Watkins Glen village, a visit to this State Park offers a fun and friendly adventure exploring waterfalls and cascades. Though the experience is tame, the many trails through the park, especially the Gorge trail, are second to none. Hundreds of stone steps ascend and descend along the 19 waterfalls, which are accented by charming stone walkways and bridges surrounding and bypassing the creek. The camping is also friendly and those interested can enjoy the pool, showers, and picnic tables, which are all within arms reach. With its endless flow of natural and man-made beauty, its no wonder Watkins Glen is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks.
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Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.