Skaneateles Lake is a little more than twenty miles from Syracuse, New York and is the sixth largest lake in the Finger Lakes region. Meaning “long lake,” Skaneateles truly lives up to its name at sixteen miles in length, stretching across the three counties of Cortland, Cayuga, and Onondaga. The clear, picturesque lake is a popular spot in the region for fishing and boating, and several local boat tours can be found in the area. Dating back to the American Revolution, the historic and charming village of Skaneateles along the lake is great to stroll through, featuring restaurants and local shops.

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