Geneva is served by the Greater Rochester International Airport which is 3 miles southwest of Rochester and about 52 miles west of Geneva. The Syracuse (SYR) airport is about 56 miles to the east.

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Visitors' Center - From I-90 take exit 42 and turn right on NY-14. Follow 14 southbound into Geneva US-20 (Hamilton Street to the right of the intersection; Lake Front Drive to the left). Turn left onto Lakefront Drive and the Chamber of Commerce is at 35 Lakefront Drive.

Rose Hill - A National Historic Landmark, this 1839 Greek Revival mansion is a superb example of how the wealthy resided in the mid-Nineteenth Century. Sited on a beautiful 30-acre estate overlooking Lake Seneca, the mansion has been fully restored, The original owner, Robert Swan, was the son-in-law of John Johnston who is credited with being the first to develop and implement tile drainage technology in that era. (If have an interest in drain tiles and the progress made in their design and installation, see Johnston Farm, below.)
  Currently managed by the Geneva Historical Society, the mansion is open to tourists from May through October inclusive. Hours are 10a to 4p Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5p Sundays.
  For more information phone 1-315-789-3848 or visit the Historic Society's web page about the mansion: RoseHill.
  The Rose Hill estate is located east of Geneva, on Route 96A 1 mile south of US-20. Use New York Thruway exit 41 or 42.

Johnston Farm - Also known as the Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum because of the large collection of drain tiles collected by Mike Weaver over a 40-year period. The collection includes drain tiles dating back to 100 BC and traces the history and progress of drain tile development and its use in increasing the productivity of heavy, wet soils.

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  Three miles south of Watkins Glen is the split-off of Hwy 224. Bear left onto it and follow it, through Odessa, to the junction with Hwy 13. Turn left onto 13 and follow it into Ithaca. If you are a shopping hound, you'll love Ithaca! Watch for the intersection of Hwy 89 in downtown Ithaca, take it (left turn) and follow the west shore of Cayuga Lake to US-20. (You will notice that there are wineries here, too.) Turn left on US-20 and, almost immediately, bear right on NY-318 which will take you to NY-414. Turn right on NY-414 and the Thruway entrance is 400 yards up the road.
  Open to tourists from May through October, inclusive. If you wish to tour the museum you should check in with the Historic Society at the Rose Hill mansion to get admittance to the museum.
  For more information phone 1-315-789-5151 or visit the Historic Society's web page about the farm and museum: JohnstonFarm.
  The Johnston Farm is located east of Geneva, on Route 96A at the junction of East Lake Road (1.5 miles south of US-20). Use New York Thruway exit 41 or 42. 

Seneca Lake Wine Trail - Seneca Lake is about 40 miles long so a loop around this lake takes a while. From I-90 eastbound take exit 42 and follow NY-14 which hugs the west shore all the way to Watkins Glen. The Watkins Glen State Park is an excellent excuse to get out of the car and stretch your legs for a easy hike up the Glen (refreshments usually available at the top). Along NY-14 you will see several wineries. They welcome visitors!

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