This potential spot for our family vacation – Sodus Point, NY- has loads going for it! It’s nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario with world class fishing, birding, kayaking, hiking, parks, and nature centers plus wineries, breweries & ice cream!
Fishing Charters: Lake trout, brown trout, chinook & coho salmon. Rainbow trout. Loads of fishing charters to choose from!
https://fishingbooker.com/destinations/location/us/NY/sodus-point
Boat Tours: To enjoy Sodus Bay & Lake Ontario without rod & reel! There are multiple choices but this one is special as they’re a non-profit dedicated to preserving Sodus Bay. Their Sodus Bay tours include a Saturday morning Eco-tour & Sunset tours.
https://www.saveoursodus.com/sodusbaytours
Birds!:
https://www.audubon.org/montezuma/visit
Some adventures offered are birding trails and guided kayak trips (free, equipment provided)!
The Sterling Nature Center: Another option which is under an hour away. Unique 1,400 acre park with over 2 miles of Lake Ontario shoreline, featuring glaciar formed bluffs, and scenic vistas. Loads of trails and bird habitat!
See below for descriptions of trails:
https://www.cayugacounty.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Sterling-Preserve-3
AllTrails has maps and descriptions here:
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/sterling-nature-reserve
Lighthouses: Also lighthouse museums! Sodus Bay & Sodus Outer Light
https://sodusbaylighthouse.org/plan-a-visit/
Icecream: Burnaps Farm Market offers pick your own fruit & flowers, and homemade ice cream and pies!
There’s also Country Luxe!
Chimney Bluffs state park:
Land and water clash at Chimney Bluffs, sculpting the most dramatic landscape on the Lake Ontario shore. You can experience massive earthen spires from above or along the lakeshore on nature trails. Day-use services include picnic areas, nature trails and restrooms. More details at state park website below:
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/43/details.aspx
AllTrails has maps & descriptions of hikes in Chimney Bluffs:
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/chimney-bluffs-state-park
Wineries & Breweries: Abound, seriously there are tons to choose from-
http://www.thorpevineyard.com/
https://www.boompointwinery.com/
Biking: I can look further into this if folks are interested but my initial searches found 1/2 to 1 mile trails OR 30-50 miles with a fair bit of elevation change… So not optimum.
https://trailworks.org/category/bicycling/
https://www.traillink.com/trailsearch/?mmloc=sodus+ny
Niagara Falls is only 2:15 hours away: So if anyone who hasn’t seen it wanted to, it is certainly doable!
https://www.niagarafallsstatepark.com/
And here’s a whole webpage devoted to Sodus, NY:
For those camping I recommend the Sodus Point KOA. Beautiful location on the water! Those NOT camping might want to look at its cabins too!
Yellowrock & Roll! 