Despite its difficult-to-pronounce name, Skaneateles Lake is one of the most beautiful and serene Finger Lakes.

Nestled between forested ridges, the lake is known for its incredibly pure blue-green water, which the nearby towns use as a source of unfiltered drinking water.

There is a 32-mile circular road around the lake that is popular with cyclists, and visitors also flock to the lake to sail, boat, swim, kayak, and fish.

A worthwhile destination on the shore is the little village of Skaneateles, which offers plenty of restaurants and hotels as well as a quaint, charming atmosphere.

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