01 Half day
A perfect first afternoon
Coffee, the pier, a drink at the Sherwood, then dinner in the Village.
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Explore Skaneateles
Lake days. Village evenings.
Coffee in town, an afternoon on the water, dinner by the lake.
Start close
Start with the lake.
End in the Village.
The Village is about a mile away. Go in for coffee or dinner; stay for a walk along the water.
For a longer outing, Auburn makes an easy half day.
1 mile to the Village2 docks for lake daysDirect lakefront
Plan a day
Three easy plans.
Check hours, cruise times, and lake conditions before setting out.
02 Full day
A slower day
A spa morning, wine and views at Anyela's, then sunset back at The Landing.
03 Half day
Get on the water
Take a Mid-Lakes cruise, walk the Village pier, and stay downtown for dinner.
A Landing tradition
Wave to the Judge.
The Judge Ben Wiles is the flagship passenger vessel on Skaneateles Lake. When she passes The Landing, waving from shore is part of the day.
Two boats, two stories. The Barbara S. Wiles is the historic U.S. mailboat, retired from active service in 2024. The Judge Ben Wiles is the larger passenger vessel that hosts most sightseeing and dining cruises.
Check the current cruise calendar
Eat & drink
Coffee, sushi, fish fry, or dinner at the Sherwood.
On the water
Cruise, paddle, swim, or leave the afternoon open.
Wine, beer & cider
A nearby vineyard, plus beer and cider worth the drive.
Outdoors
A rail trail, a waterfall, and the Village lakefront.
Shops
Park once and browse the Village on foot.
An Auburn day trip
Pair Auburn's history with lunch or a brewery.
Around the seasons
More reasons to step out.
Dates move. Check with the organizers before you go.
Summer concerts by the lake
Bring a blanket and dinner. The lake does the rest.
Skaneateles Village
Skaneateles Farmers Market
Go early for produce, picnic food, and something to bring home.
Skaneateles Village
Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles
Strolling characters, carols, and seasonal traditions bring the Village streets and lakefront into the holidays.
Skaneateles Village
Photo: Fall at The Landing
Clear days. Orchard roads. A quieter lake.
Walk the Village, take the long way through the hills, and come home while the trees are still holding the light.
The Landing's Guide
Find your next stop.
Search the places we'd send a friend, then save a few for later.