A special gem of a festival! We're so lucky to have world-class music from amazingly talented and…read morerenowned musicians at a reasonable price right here in Skaneateles / CNY.

My wife and I saw Bela Fleck this year and due to inclement weather, it was moved from the winery…read moreto a nearby high school. It was a seamless transition and the communication was great! The Skan Fest committee seems to be a cohesive team with one objective, bring great music to Skaneateles and the CNY communities.

Really cute gallery with an awesome view! We ducked in this store while on vacation and trying to…read moreavoid the rain. We did not know what to expect but we're delighted to find such awesome merchandise! We browsed that gallery and was blown away at the view out the back window. Again, it was raining but we had a great view of the lake. We will stop here again next time in the area.

We stopped by Gallery Fifty Four during a "First Friday" event in September. The gallery is warm…read moreand inviting--and well stocked with hand-made work by local and regional artists. We enjoyed perusing work in a wide variety of media (wood, jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, and a few textiles). The staff was very friendly and helpful. A nice stop on your visit to this cute town!

This is a must do if you're in town!! The lake is so beautiful and clear and this is the best way…read moreto be able to see all of the beauty and take it all in! The ride was $25 for adults and it includes a 1 hour narrated tour. You're able to see all of the beautiful homes on the water and hear the stories of the owners and developers of the properties. I would highly recommend this boat ride!

They cancelled last minute on a group booked well in advance saying they were short staffed due…read moretheir summer college employees returning to school. It's pretty unbelievable that they wouldn't have been prepared for summer employees leaving when they booked the date. The disorganization and lack of professionalism makes me fearful for anyone trusting them with their safety on a boat cruise. It's really a bad look for the town of Skaneateles in general. Cayua and Seneca have well run cruises, please plan your boat tours on these lakes instead.

I'm sucker for stores that showcase the talents of local artists--and Imagine has a great roster of…read moretalented people's work! We really enjoyed perusing the beautifully merchandised shop and taking in all the great ideas and beautiful objects. Everyone was very friendly. The gallery space at the back happened to be hosting an opening when we were there, so it was nice to be able to enjoy that special exhibit, too.

Nicest place. I was helped by Carol. She was so sweet & patient. I finally made up my mind to get…read moretwo Holly Yashi necklaces but i forgot my wallet!!! The owner ,Sarah , helped me when i called in to place the order! thank you ladies

Beautiful town. We love the little shops, the water. What's not love in this town. Nice…read morerestaurants, bakeries, pubs. I love it here any time of the year. People are friendly. Oh, and gorgeous houses!!

Teresa Vitale is a lovey woman who runs this gallery of beautiful artwork, jewelry, pottery, and…read moreall kinds of amazing locally made hand-crafted artwork. This is a must see gallery that everyone who visits Skaneateles should stop in to see. Teresa is so kind and knowledgeable about all of the pieces in this gallery. Do not overlook this treasured spot!

I have shopped there many times. Whether I need a unique gift or a small hostess gift, they have…read moresomething for every price point. It is surprising to see the artisanship in one off-the-beaten path store. The owner is lovely and knows all of her artists so any questions can be answered. Great any time of year.

We head out this way and attend this festival every year. If you are familiar with the Sterling…read moreRenaissance Faire, A lot of the same actors that do that come here every December. Basically it's a lot of the characters from Charles Dickens novel A Christmas Story wandering around town in character. Skaneateles also has a lot of shops that are open and some of them are specials on the weekends during December. If you go online and look up the Dickens festival in Skaneateles there will be a list of events with times and days.

Took a bus trip with Scenic Excursions to Skaneateles for the Dickens Christmas Festival. What a…read morefun festive experience! It was a bit of a rainy dreary day, but that didn't deter our fun. The town, which is charming on its own, was turned into a Charles Dickens wonderland. There were Dickens characters wandering through the town all willing to talk to you (in character) and take plenty of pictures. We got to hear Christmas music along the streets of the town and enjoy roasted chestnuts (free). My FAVORITE event of the day was the harp music. A wonderful concert with 22, yes I said 22 harps performing a magical concert. Also free. The weather I'm assuming prevented the horse drawn carriage rides from being available but that was ok. We really enjoyed everything else. The festival is every weekend between I think thanksgiving and Christmas. Well worth the trip from Buffalo. I used the word before but again I'll say it. Magical! Don't forget to check out all the local stores and restaurants while you're here. 2023-119

This place... knocked it out of the park! The service was excellent... the ambiance perfect and…read morethe food was Exquisite! A 4 course Prix Fix gastronomic experience! We had the Grouper and the Sea Scallops... we added some oysters on the 1/2 shell... in addition to to the spring rolls & crab cake as apps. The salad course was a perfect complement. We finished up with 2 desserts which were sublime... a lime tort and a poppyseed & raspberry gateaux and a cup of espresso BRAVO!

An historic gem. Always top notch food and drink. From the porch to the bar area and dining room…read more Class but comfortable.

This is a fun new place to take the family- highlights renewable energy sources and local arts as…read morewell. Good for a family or curious folks who like to see renewable energy in action. The rooftop has solar panels- there will be food and drink up there once the weather warms up. 2nd floor has a cycling/spin room that has bikes that generate electricity and show how much you are generating. There are 2 wind turbines right behind the building. The plan is to have the entire building operate on alternative / renewable energy sources. There is an atrium and skylight in the center of the building with a grow wall with plants. Local artists' work adorns the walls. Plenty more to say and see here- come check it out!

From the owner: Let us make your next celebration, business meeting or cocktail party memorable, beautiful space…read moreincluding the state of the art space surrounding art, science, and the rooftop with a view! Guided tours for all ages. Contact our event manager at (585) 266-1068. And Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am-10am for Story & Discovery Hour sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union.

Beautiful gallery, but the icing on the cake was the exceptionally talented docent, Richard, who…read moreprovided the backdrop necessary to understand the meaning and works of Barrow. We stopped in on a whim, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you!

This gallery is an absolute gem in downtown Skaneateles. It is just two small rooms tucked behind…read morethe library, but has a fascinating history. The gallery manager was wonderfully warm and welcoming. Even though we didn't take the tour, he graciously shared the history of the gallery, the life of John Barrow, and a bit about the curation of the pieces. It was fascinating to learn that Barrow never sold his artwork and legally mandated that many of the pieces in the second room and lower section of the first could never be moved or rearranged. Beyond being an influential local figure, Barrow didn't achieve much fame for his artwork, but certainly had an immense talent, which inspired a generation of artists. As was described to us, the artwork was "peaceful, pastoral, and bucolic" with landscape and nature scenes from around the Skaneateles area. The collection consisted of about 400 pieces, half of which were on display in the gallery and some of which were loaned out to benefactors homes through the aptly named "borrow a Barrow" program. You can easily see everything in much less than an hour, but it is definitely worth spending some time to admire the pieces and hear the stories behind them.