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| Hammondsport | ||
| county | Steuben County | |
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| Residents | 731 () | |
| height | 230 m | |
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Hammondsport is a small town on Keuka Lake in Steuben County in the US state new York with almost 1000 inhabitants. In addition to the old town center, a visit to the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum is also worthwhile.
background
Hammondsport is an excursion destination on Keuka Lake with a picturesque old town center. Its name is derived from its city founder, Mr. Hammond, who founded the city in 1827.
The city is located in a large wine-growing area. Hammondsport is also the starting point for excursions to the wineries on Keuka Lake.
getting there
In the street
- Route 54A, on the west bank of Keuka Lake, is considered to be the county's most beautiful road.
- The Winding stairs, a road with adventurous switchbacks that leads from the south to Hammondsport.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Pulteney Square Historic District. 18 business a. Modern Greek and Victorian (Stick / Eastlake) style buildings.
- Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. On the outskirts of Hammondsport is the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, in which historical aircraft and motorcycles can be seen. While Dad supervises the dwarfs in the nice play area, Mommy can quietly study the department about the aviation pioneers.Open: Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Nov - Apr different times).
- Greyton H. Taylor Wine Museum. Exhibits on winemaking in the 18th century.Open: daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed Nov - Apr).
- Germania Wine Cellars, also Olde Germania Wine Cellars; 8299 Pleasant Valley Rd. Built in the Victorian or Second Empire style.
activities
shop
Two of the Finger Lakes' most famous wineries are located on Keuka Lake:
- Dr. Constantine Frank, 9749 Middle Road (6 miles north of Hammondsport on Route 76). Open: all year round Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Heron Hill, 9249 Route 76 (4 miles north of Hammondsport). Open: all year round Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
kitchen
Restaurants
- 1 Village Tavern, 30 Mechanic St, in Village Square. Originally furnished restaurant with very sophisticated American cuisine. Large selection of beers and wines.
Wineries
- Dr. Constantine Frank, 9749 Middle Rd, 6 miles north of Hammondsport at Rt. 76. Open: all year round Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Heron Hill, 9249 Rt. 76, 4 miles north of Hammondsport. The Finger Lakes' two most famous wineries.Open: all year round Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Boat restaurants
- The Keuka Maid Dinner Boat. can be chartered for parties.
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
Hammondsport is also the starting point for trips to the wineries at Keuka Lake. Route 54A, on the west bank of Keuka Lake, is considered to be the county's most beautiful road.
literature
Web links
- Homepage the city
