Guidebook for Auburn
Food Scene
great food, bistro dining outside available, live music sometimes on the weekend
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Osteria Salina
16 State Stgreat food, bistro dining outside available, live music sometimes on the weekend
Moro's Table
1 E Genesee StGreat food and atmosphere, small plates available
Great steak and seafood, prime rib on the weekends, huge portions
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Lasca's Restaurant & Carry Out
252 Grant AveGreat steak and seafood, prime rib on the weekends, huge portions
Elderberry Pond Restaurant
3712 Center Street RdFarm to table, organic - wonderful food
Parkers'
129 Genesee StFav of the locals for pub food. Huge menu.
Best Japanese steak house I've ever been to and I've been to a lot all over the country. Food here is delicious and it's fun to sit at the hibachi. They also have booths and tables away from the hibachi.
Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi Japanese Restaurant
181 Grant AveBest Japanese steak house I've ever been to and I've been to a lot all over the country. Food here is delicious and it's fun to sit at the hibachi. They also have booths and tables away from the hibachi.
Exquisite for a special occasion dining experience. Top notch food, lovely atmosphere and the service is impeccable. Gardens are stunning - dining outside is an option. Also has a great wine bar.
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Mirbeau Inn & Spa Skaneateles
851 W Genesee Street RdExquisite for a special occasion dining experience. Top notch food, lovely atmosphere and the service is impeccable. Gardens are stunning - dining outside is an option. Also has a great wine bar.
Good food, fun atmosphere - signatures of notable people cover the walls of this iconic Italian eatery. Your leftovers will accompany you home in a silver swan ;)
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Rosalie's Cucina
841 W Genesee Street RdGood food, fun atmosphere - signatures of notable people cover the walls of this iconic Italian eatery. Your leftovers will accompany you home in a silver swan ;)
Great lunch spot. Best fresh fried fish and frozen custard in the area. Located in beautiful Skaneateles village not far from Clift park and the lake.
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Doug's Fish Fry
8 Jordan StGreat lunch spot. Best fresh fried fish and frozen custard in the area. Located in beautiful Skaneateles village not far from Clift park and the lake.
Excellent restaurant for special occasion dining although very pricey.
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The Krebs
53 W Genesee StExcellent restaurant for special occasion dining although very pricey.
Right across from Cliff park and the Lake - great food, ask for a table on the porch if available.
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The Sherwood Inn
26 W Genesee StRight across from Cliff park and the Lake - great food, ask for a table on the porch if available.
Patisserie
4 Hannum StNiles Gourmet
4588 Grange Hall RdFrench Moroccan - only 8 tables in the place. Plan on being there a couple hours but it's worth it!
Joelle's French Bistro
4423 State StFrench Moroccan - only 8 tables in the place. Plan on being there a couple hours but it's worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Prison City Pub and Brewery
28 State StSwaby's Tavern
6 South StHilton Garden Inn Auburn
74 State StMoondog's Lounge
24 State St inexpensive generous drinks. Live music on the weekends.
Arts & Culture
William H Seward Home. Seward was secretary of state to President Lincoln and survived an assassination attempt the same night that Lincoln was killed only because of a neck brace he was wearing. He is also one of the key figures responsible for the purchase of Alaska and his home has been preserved and is filled with family heirlooms. If you are into history you need to see Seward House while in Auburn.
* Closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.
* Guided tours start on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 4 pm.
* On the first Friday of each month, March – November, the last tours of the day will be at 3 pm.
The Museum will reopen at 5 pm for a First Friday Community event.
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Seward House Museum
33 South StWilliam H Seward Home. Seward was secretary of state to President Lincoln and survived an assassination attempt the same night that Lincoln was killed only because of a neck brace he was wearing. He is also one of the key figures responsible for the purchase of Alaska and his home has been preserved and is filled with family heirlooms. If you are into history you need to see Seward House while in Auburn.
* Closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.
* Guided tours start on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 4 pm.
* On the first Friday of each month, March – November, the last tours of the day will be at 3 pm.
The Museum will reopen at 5 pm for a First Friday Community event.
Harriet Tubman Home
180 South StWilliard Memorial Chapel
17 Nelson StCompletely done by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Did you know that Auburn is the home of talking movies? Visit the Cayuga Museum located inside Case mansion and find out all about it.
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Cayuga Museum of History & Art
203 Genesee StDid you know that Auburn is the home of talking movies? Visit the Cayuga Museum located inside Case mansion and find out all about it.
Parks & Nature
Great for joggers and runners, flat paved path that runs alongside a large peaceful pond with fountains and lots of trees.
Hoopes Park
100 S Herman AveGreat for joggers and runners, flat paved path that runs alongside a large peaceful pond with fountains and lots of trees.
Right on Owasco Lake. Sea wall goes out onto the lake. Places to walk
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Emerson Park
6877 E Lake RdRight on Owasco Lake. Sea wall goes out onto the lake. Places to walk
Stunning! Great for a hike. Lot's of stone steps, waterfalls and climbing. About 45 minute drive from Auburn
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Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StStunning! Great for a hike. Lot's of stone steps, waterfalls and climbing. About 45 minute drive from Auburn
Drive through is about 2 miles - lots of birds
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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
3395 US-20Drive through is about 2 miles - lots of birds
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
47 South StFillmore Glen State Park
4 S Main StEntertainment & Activities
Broadway in the Finger Lakes - performances May - Oct
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Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
6877 E Lake RdBroadway in the Finger Lakes - performances May - Oct
Auburn Public Theater
8 Exchange Stlive theatre, comedy and music performances
del Lago Resort & Casino
1133 NY-414Robust, in-theater dining service featuring chef-driven menus, premium quality food and drink and luxurious seating that completely transforms your movie going experience. 30 minutes from 10 Fitch.
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Movie Tavern Syracuse
180 Township BlvdRobust, in-theater dining service featuring chef-driven menus, premium quality food and drink and luxurious seating that completely transforms your movie going experience. 30 minutes from 10 Fitch.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
329 Grant Avenue RdShopping
MacKenzie-Childs - Aurora, NY
3260 NY-90Shop and farmhouse overlooking Cayuga Lake.
Waterloo
Premium outlets
Skaneateles Antique Center
12 E Genesee StShopping, dining and entertainment so big, it needs its own zip code. New York’s largest destination of its kind with over 250 places to shop, dine and play, visited by 26 million guests every year. Come see our antique carousel, taste the variety of flavors from Cheesecake Factory to Texas de Brazil, or have some fun at Dave & Buster’s. From retail and outlet brands like Apple, Nordstrom rack, and Michael Kors to the world’s largest suspended ropes course at WonderWorks or a tropical destination at Margaritaville, there’s something for everyone at Destiny USA.
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Destiny USA
1 Destiny USA DrShopping, dining and entertainment so big, it needs its own zip code. New York’s largest destination of its kind with over 250 places to shop, dine and play, visited by 26 million guests every year. Come see our antique carousel, taste the variety of flavors from Cheesecake Factory to Texas de Brazil, or have some fun at Dave & Buster’s. From retail and outlet brands like Apple, Nordstrom rack, and Michael Kors to the world’s largest suspended ropes course at WonderWorks or a tropical destination at Margaritaville, there’s something for everyone at Destiny USA.