Itinerary for Content Creators

Instagram-Worthy Breakfast

☕ Amity Coffee Co. (Penn Yan) – Think minimalist interiors, latte art, and fresh pastries perfect for cozy flat lays. Snap your beverage against rustic wood tables or capture the “better with coffee” tiled entrance to really show off your beverage of choice.

Quirky Photo Stop

🥞 The Birkett Mills Pancake Griddle (Penn Yan) – Just around the corner, capture the whimsy of the world’s largest pancake griddle! Located outside of The Birkett Mills, it’s a quirky and fun addition to any social media feed and makes a great story.

Unique Finds for the Feed

🛍️ Downtown Shopping (Penn Yan) – While in town, wander down Main Street for finds that will fill your feed and be the envy of all of your followers! Places like  Staving Artist Woodwork, The Arts Center of Yates County, and The Keuka Candy Emporium are full of handcrafted items, unique finds, and Finger Lakes style.

Bonus! Penn Yan Murals – The vibrant murals in downtown Penn Yan add a splash of color and culture to your lens. Each mural tells a story, reflecting the spirit and history of the area.

Lunch with a Lake View

🧀 Fox Run Vineyards (Penn Yan) – Plan for a café lunch and a tasting on the patio at Fox Run, which overlooks Seneca Lake. Your followers will be drawn in by the views, the cheese board, and that crystal clear glass of Finger Lakes Riesling in your hand.

Sips & Sunshine

🍷 Keuka Spring Vineyards (Penn Yan) – Do some lake hopping and add another winery to your afternoon. Enter Keuka Spring Vineyards, a Finger Lakes staple that is sporting a fresh new look and some of the best aesthetics in the region for your wine sipping pleasure.

Up Close Animal Encounters

🐐 Sweet Farm Sanctuary (Himrod) – Meet rescued goats, cows, and llamas while capturing serene farm-life moments with a Seneca Lake backdrop— perfect for candid reels, wide pasture shots, and wholesome storytelling content.

Craft Cocktails & Dinner

🍸 18^th Amendment (Penn Yan) – Sip on artisan cocktails in a Prohibition-era style bar, where moody lighting and vintage touches set the perfect stage for your evening content. Their ever-changing menu pairs beautifully with the season, featuring shareable plates and creative dishes. Your ideal spot for cocktail flat lays, “cheers” boomerangs, and moody portrait shots in a speakeasy setting.

Wow-Worthy Accommodations

😴 Skelly Properties (Penn Yan) – Book an overnight as extraordinary as the rest of your visit! Skelly Properties features unparalleled experiences like a Space Station Pod, a cozy Wine Barrel Cottage, and a rustic Covered Wagon. These places are built for attention—think astro-glow selfies, barrel interiors lit by string lights, and starry-night shots from your wagon porch.

Early Morning Sunrise

📸 Keuka Lake State Park (Bluff Point) – Start your day as the sun is peeking over the horizon with a golden-hour walk. Keuka Lake’s unusual “Y” shape makes for unique drone footage and landscape shots. In the summer season, you might capture sailboats or kayakers out for an early paddle. Year-round though, you’ll get sweeping views and peaceful lake reflections.

A True Countryside Breakfast

🥐 Oak Leaf Café (Penn Yan) — A bright, homey café located within a popular bulk foods store that’s all about light and texture: think bright spaces, laughter and chatter, and colorful breakfast plates made with local ingredients. It’s a character-filled spot where your morning feed will feel inviting, and effortlessly stylish.

Storytelling Stroll

🚲 Keuka Outlet Trail (Penn Yan) – After breakfast, hike or bike along this stunning tree-lined path between Keuka and Seneca Lakes. Every bend feels like a scene waiting to be filmed—from misty morning reels to golden-hour strolls framed by fluttering leaves. It’s your open-air studio for storytelling, with soundtracks provided by rushing waterfalls and birdsong.

Lunch at a Local Classic

🍦 Seneca Farms (Penn Yan) – Stop for a bite at a Finger Lakes classic that’s equal parts nostalgia and flavor. Grab a basket of their famous fried chicken or a towering cone of homemade ice cream and enjoy it under the striped awning for the perfect retro vibe. Between the neon signs, picnic tables, and dripping scoops, every frame here feels like a throwback postcard your followers will love.

Afternoon on the Lake

🚤 Cruisin’ Keuka – Take your content — and your afternoon — to the water. Hop aboard a private lake cruise and capture the best of Keuka’s iconic “Y” shape from every angle. Whether you’re filming sparkling wake trails, clinking glasses at sunset, or lounging on deck with friends, Cruisin’ Keuka delivers pure lakeside luxury. Every ripple, reflection, and sparkling lakeside glow is reel-ready.

Stunning Architecture

🌅 Garrett Memorial Chapel (Penn Yan) – Perched above Keuka Lake, this stone chapel towers over the hill and lake like a castle in the woods. Its stunning gothic architecture makes for a magical photoshoot spot, especially in lush summer or changing colors of fall.

Unique Treat

🦆 Spotted Duck Creamery (Penn Yan) – End your adventure on the sweetest note with a stop at this charming farm creamery, where small-batch “custard-style” ice cream is made from local, organic ingredients — including eggs from their own ducks. From the beautiful ice cream flights served in small glass bowls to a tower of colorful scoops waiting to be devoured,  , Spotted Duck is the kind of place where dessert becomes a full-on photo op.

This spot is no stranger to content creators! They were featured on a social media contest where content creator, Cohen Thompson, was on a journey to find the best ice cream in the United States – and ultimately chose Spotted Duck as the winner.