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Seneca Falls, NY Road Trips

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town in Seneca County, New York, United States of America

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Trip Routes

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Longest Drive

113.6 mi

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Quickest Drive

2h 19m

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Seneca Falls, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

6,967

Median Income

$54,429

Median Home Value

$119,300

Median Age

47.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Seneca Falls, NY at a Glance

Founded

1829

Elevation

430 ft

Area

27,413,100 mi²

Notable People from Seneca Falls, NY

A sampling of people born in Seneca Falls, NY.

Augusta Foote Arnold

Augusta Foote Arnold

1844–1904

American naturalist and author

James Orton

James Orton

1830–1877

American naturalist (1830–1877)

Norman Judd Gould

Norman Judd Gould

1877–1964

American politician

Ezra Sutton

Ezra Sutton

1849–1907

Major League Baseball player

Edwin Dickinson

Edwin Dickinson

1891–1978

American artist (1891-1978)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Seneca Falls, NY.

Wesleyan Methodist Church

Wesleyan Methodist Church

church in Seneca Falls, Seneca County, New York, United States of America

National Register of Historic Places listed place

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Traveler Guide to Seneca Falls, NY

Seneca Falls is a town in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. The birthplace of the women's rights movement in the 19th century, Seneca Falls is also widely believed to be the inspiration for the town of Bedford Falls in Frank Capra's holiday classic, It's A Wonderful Life.

1 Women's Rights National Historical Park, Visitor Center: 136 Fall St, ☏ +1 315 568-0024, [email protected]. Daily 9AM-5PM unless otherwise noted. Part of the United States National Park System. A collection of buildings scattered around the town, related to the feminist leaders who lived here, and the First Women's Rights Convention (1848) which they led. Free. (updated May 2016) Wesleyan Chapel, 136 Fall St. The rebuilt Wesleyan Chapel is immediately adjacent to the Visitor Center. The First Women's Rights Convention was held here in 1848 and considered by many historians to be the formal beginnings of the Women's Rights Movement. Talks are given daily by park staff typically at 11AM and 3PM. 2 M'Clintock House, 14 William St. Waterloo. Open during the summer only. Home of Thomas and Mary Ann M'Clintock, prominent members of Waterloo's Quaker community who were key players in planning and hosting the First Women's Rights Convention. The home has been restored to its 1848 appearance, and displays exhibits about their work in the Anti-Slavery and Women's Rights movements. 3 Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, 32 Washington St. This former home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton is now restored to its 1848 appearance. Ranger-led tours are provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10AM-2PM starting in mid-May. "It's A Wonderful Life" Museum, IDEA Centre, 32 Fall St, ☏ +1 315 568-5838. Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM, year-round. (updated Mar 2015) 4 National Women's Hall of Fame, 1 Canal St, ☏ +1 315 568-8060, fax: +1 315 568-2976, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM.

CanalFest (Mid-June), 142 East Bayard St, ☏ +1 315 568-2415. It's A Wonderful Life Festival. second weekend in December. (updated Mar 2015)

The national fast-food chains are available. Penny's Place Restaurant, ☏ +1 315-568-8746. Routes 5 and 20 in the Liberty Plaza. Breakfast, lunch, Friday dinner. M-Th 5AM-3:30PM; F 5AM–8PM; Sa 5:30AM-1:30PM; Su 5:30AM-1PM. Large portions and home cooked meals.

The Finger Lakes region sports more than 70 wineries. Montezuma Winery, 2981 Auburn Rd, ☏ +1 315 568-8190. Daily 10AM-6PM. 23 honey, fruit and grape wines produced here. Temperance Tavern, 81-83 Fall St, ☏ +1 315-568-5454. Th-Sa 5PM-11PM. “A Toast! To all the Great Women!”

1 The Gould Hotel (formerly Hotel Clarence), 108 Fall St, ☏ +1 315 712-4000, [email protected]. Built in 1920, the Gould Hotel served Seneca Falls visitors for many years until it was turned into apartments. It sat vacant until 2009 when it reopened as Hotel Clarence, named after the guardian angel from It's a Wonderful Life. It's now once again known as the Gould Hotel, and has 48 clean and comfortable rooms featuring high-def televisions and imported linens. $100. Seneca Falls Microtel Inn and Suites, 1966 Rts 5 & 20., ☏ +1 315 539-8438, fax: +1 315 539-4780. 2 Barrister's Bed and Breakfast, 56 Cayuga St, ☏ +1 315 568-0145, toll-free: +1-800-914-0145. John Morris Manor Bed & Breakfast, 2138 Route 89, toll-free: +1-866-484-4218.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR IATA) Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC IATA) 1 Finger Lakes Regional Airport (0G7), 2727 Martin Rd, ☏ +1 315 568-0110, fax: +1 315 568-4397. Regional airport open to the public. No scheduled service. Self-serve plane fueling. New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), Exit 41. Route 414 South to Routes 5&20 east to Seneca Falls.

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