The Lakes · Lake profile
Cayuga Lake
The longest lake, the best food town orbit.
Cayuga runs the longest shoreline, anchored by Ithaca's gorges at the south end and quiet farm country up the western shore. Taughannock Falls and the region's best restaurant orbit are here.
- Maximum depth
- 435 ft
- Lake center
- 42.60° N · 76.70° W
- Local guides
- 0
- Places mapped
- 0
Plan this lake
3 ways in.
Start with the shape of the shoreline, choose the right base, then build meals and stops around the route—not the other way around.
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See the geography
Orient yourself around the lake, distances, overlooks, and the routes between them.
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Browse verified places
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03
Check the calendar
Search upcoming events connected to this lake, its towns, and the venues already in the public catalog.
Field guides
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In the meantime, use the map to explore the shoreline and save the places you want to build into your trip.
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