Just 7 minutes north of Catharine Cottages is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks. Watkins Glen State Park has a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. The main attraction is the George Trail which wanders under, around, and through 19 waterfalls. TIP: With small children, drive to the North Entrance (the top) and walk DOWN the 900 steps. Then take the park provided bus back up to the top parking lot. EXTRAS: At the South Entrance there is an olympic size swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a playground, and a picnic area.DIRECTIONS:
Left on Rt 14 (3 miles) through the town of Montour Falls to the town of Watkins Glen.
The park is on the left.
DIRECTIONS TO THE NORTH ENTRANCE:
Left on Rt 14 (3 miles) through the town of Montour Falls to the town of Watkins Glen to W 4th St.
Left on W 4th St, turns into Rt 409 (2 miles).
North Entrance is on the left.
DIRECTIONS TO THE SOUTH ENTRANCE:
Left on Rt 14 (3 miles) through the town of Montour Falls to the town of Watkins Glen to Rt. 329.
Left on Rt 329 to the South Entrance on the right.