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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Rivers Crossing puts you close to some of the best things to do near Seneca Falls and the greater Finger Lakes region. Spend a morning birding at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, sip your way down the Cayuga Wine Trail, or explore local history, shopping, and entertainment, all within easy reach of your campsite. Here's our guide to the attractions our guests visit most.
NATURE & WILDLIFE
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds, and today boasts six active bald eagle nests.
The most dramatic landscape on the Lake Ontario shore, experience massive earthen spires from above or along the lakeshore nature trails. Day-use services include picnic areas, nature trails, and restrooms.
Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge and rim trails offer spectacular views from above the falls and from below at the end of the gorge trail.
WINE, SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT
The first organized and longest-running wine trail in America.
100+ stores featuring designer and brand-name outlets.
A premier casino with a full range of gaming tables, slot machines, and restaurants.
Watch and wager on live or simulcast racing at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.
HISTORY
Women’s Rights National Historic Park and Hall of Fame
Women's Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, NY, on July 19–20, 1848.
Dedicated to preserving and showcasing the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the last remaining structure of its kind, and telling the story of the Erie Canal.
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Home of William Henry Seward, who served as a New York State Senator, Governor of New York, a U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State in the Lincoln and Johnson administrations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the best things to do near Seneca Falls?
Guests staying at Rivers Crossing often visit Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge for birding, the Cayuga Wine Trail for tastings, Waterloo Premium Outlets for shopping, and the Women's Rights National Historical Park for history — all within reach of Seneca Falls.
Is the Cayuga Wine Trail close to Rivers Crossing?
Yes — the Cayuga Wine Trail, the first organized and longest-running wine trail in America, is one of the most popular day trips for our guests.
Can I visit Montezuma Wildlife Refuge during my stay?
Yes. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a short drive from the campground and is home to six active bald eagle nests, along with resting and nesting habitat for migratory waterfowl.
Is Rivers Crossing a good base for exploring Finger Lakes history?
Yes — the Women's Rights National Historical Park, the Erie Canal Museum, and the Seward House Museum are all within reach for a day of history and culture.
Are there shopping and entertainment options nearby?
Yes — Waterloo Premium Outlets, Del Lago Resort & Casino, and the Finger Lakes Race Track are all popular options among our guests.