Sherwood Inn
The village institution: lake views, history, and an easy first dinner in town.
About 8 minutes · first night · classic Skaneateles · lake views
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The Landing's Picks
Our short list first, then the full Guidebook for wherever the day goes.
Around the lakeBringing the Landing's nearby places into view.
For the rest of your stay
Start with our favorites. Wander farther when the mood strikes.
Start with our picks, then browse dinner, lake days, and longer drives.
The Krebs
The polished special-occasion choice, in one of the village's landmark dining rooms.
About 9 minutes · celebrations · date night · brunch
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Doug's Fish Fry
No-frills, beloved, and exactly where to go when the answer is fish fry.
About 8 minutes · families · casual lunch · takeout
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Gilda's
A lively village table for wood-fired pizza, small plates, and a good glass of wine.
About 8 minutes · date night · pizza · sharing
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Skaneateles Bakery
A proper village-morning ritual for pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
About 8 minutes · breakfast · coffee · grab-and-go
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Mid-Lakes Navigation
The easiest way to get onto the lake without captaining a boat: sightseeing, meal, and specialty cruises.
About 8 minutes · first visit · families · lake views
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Anyela's Vineyards
A nearby place to slow down over wine, vineyard views, and outdoor seating—with live music when it is on.
About 12 minutes · wine tasting · views · afternoon
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Elephant and the Dove
A colorful downtown option for tacos, margaritas, and an energetic dinner.
About 8 minutes · groups · cocktails · dinner
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Mirbeau Inn & Spa
Go for the spa, stay for the grounds. An easy way to turn a Skaneateles afternoon into a true getaway.
About 10 minutes · spa · quiet afternoon · special occasion
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Bahar Preserve / Carpenter's Falls
A dramatic gorge-and-waterfall outing; go for the landscape and respect posted access conditions.
About 25 minutes · hiking · waterfalls · photography
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