• Go to Mirbeau Inn & Spa for some of the best spa treatments ever (especially massage) in an incredible environment (they give you comfy robes and slippers and you can hang out in an outdoor oasis hot tub or a temple-like indoor area before and after your treatment(s))
• If you plan to go, book as far ahead as possible as they book up super quickly (sometimes you can't even get an appointment booking the week before). Bookings don't require a deposit and if your plans change for any reason, you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance with no fee

• Head over to close-by Anyela's Vineyards to try some of the area's wine in a gorgeous setting

• Take a walk at Charlie Major Nature Trail, a 0.8 mile pathway with a creek, small falls, and relics from when it used to be part of a rail line

• Hike a couple of miles to three gorgeous waterfalls at Bahar Nature Preserve. Find more info including parking and trail maps here

• Take a sightseeing, lunch, dinner, or cocktail cruise on Skaneateles Lake. Check here for schedule and availability as the schedule this time of year will be weather-dependent

• Try some awesome restaurants in the area, including:
• Doug's Fish Fry — counter-style restaurant serving the best fresh fish ever with a cozy sea-themed décor and outdoor seating in the heart of the village
• Blue Water Grill — sit-down restaurant offering views of Skaneateles Lake and a New American menu
• Rosalie's Cucina — famed restaurant serving Tuscan food in a cozy, upscale atmosphere; currently open for dinner only and reservations strongly recommended
• Grab some ice cream at Skaneateles Skoops in the heart of the village, serving locally-made ice cream

Looking to go a little bit further out for some incredible hiking and wineries? Check out these places about an hour Southwest of Skaneateles, near Ithaca.

Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College and has a very progressive, nature-loving, small-town vibe. It’s filled with some of the best hiking, waterfalls, swimming holes, small businesses, and people.

• Taughannock Falls State Park — an hour from Skaneateles, this park includes a gorge trail (0.81 mile), south rim trail (1.60 mile), and north rim trail (1.44 mile) that all provide amazing fall views

• Robert H Treman State Park — an hour from Skaneateles, this state park features several hiking trails, but we'd recommend the Gorge Trail (2.12 mile) — it's a low-moderately challenging hike leading to several swimming holes, staircases, and a waterfall that you can get right under at the end (if you're trying to pick one park I'd say this is the best)

• Buttermilk Falls State Park — an hour from Skaneateles, this park includes several hiking trails and waterfall features, including the Gorge Trail (0.62 mile) and the Rim Trail (0.82 mile), which feature gorgeous waterfalls along the way

• Grab a bite to eat at one of Ithaca's local restaurants:
• The Rook — casual but gorgeous restaurant serving comfort foods, artisan cocktails, and other New American dishes (outside seating here is beautiful)
• Ithaca Bakery — marketplace-style café serving sandwiches, soups salads, fresh baked goods, and various hot foods for the taking. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating
• Mercato Bar & Kitchen — chef-owned restaurant serving fresh Italian food in cozy, upscale surroundings
• Grab freshly made ice cream at Purity Ice Cream or Cornell Dairy Bar
• Explore Cornell Botanic Gardens adjacent to the university for free