Top 10 Camping Hidden Gems in New York Camping Gems - New York Finger Lakes Wine Country Circling each of the three Finger Lakes -- Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka -- you'll find wine trails that link the vineyards and wineries nestled along the lakeshore.  More than eighty wineries are located in this area, offering award-winning wines like chardonnay, syrah, merlot, riesling, and even hard cider.  Several tour organizations offer cars to take you safely from winery to winery, so you can concentrate on enjoying your visit.  Letchworth State Park With some of the most magnificent scenery in the United States, Letchworth State Park comprises 14,350 acres along the Genesee River in Western New York. Within the park, the river roars over three major waterfalls, one of which is 107 feet high. The cliffs, created by the river's path over thousands of years, approach 600 feet. Geneseo Nestled on the edge of Conesus Lake in the heart of the Geneseo Valley, this charming town is the home of working farms, Victorian homes, and beautiful landscapes. This is a delightful place to take in the fall color, sample locally produced wine, or stop by the Lederer Art Gallery.  You can take a long walk through the Roemer Arboretum, uncover the mysteries of the past at the Livingston County Historical Museum, or see a show at the Geneseo Theatres. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Nestled among beautifully landscaped hills in the heart of Sullivan County, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts presents some of the country's top classical, rock, pop, jazz, and country entertainers beginning in July each summer. The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is at the site of the original 1969 Woodstock in Bethel, New York. Tioga Scenic Railroad Take a step back in time when you climb aboard the train cars of the Tioga Scenic Railroad and enjoy a scenic ride through the Finger Lakes region.  These antique trains run from the Owego Station to Newark Valley, allowing riders to sit back and take in the view.  You might ride aboard an early 1900s coach car or in a late 1800s open car that lets you soak up the breeze. Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens For more outdoor fun, stop at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens to enjoy the 1900 Tri-Domed Glass Conservatory that's reminiscent of the Taj Mahal.  Stroll the delicate Victorian Gardens, colorful Olmsted's South Park, and catch a plant talk or flower show.  (2655 South Park Ave, 716-827-1584) Cooperstown Cooperstown is famous for being the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.  But did you also know that it's named for the father of James Fenimore Cooper, author of Last of the Mohicans?  Cooperstown is full of suprises.  Don't miss the trolley rides, the fabulous fishing, and the annual Pumpkinfest in late September. Susquehanna River From its origin at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, New York, the Susquehanna River flows for over 440 miles, making it the longest river on the American east coast. It's also a fishing hot spot. Gamefish include smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike. Panfish include yellow perch, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill, rock bass, and bullhead. Channel catfish and carp are also found in good numbers in the river. Fire Island National Seashore, Long Island Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife—Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the sounds and pressures of nearby big-city life, Fire Island National Seashore’s dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude and camaraderie, and spiritual renewal to civilization-weary people. Petrified Creatures Museum of Natural History, Cooperstown Established over 50 years ago, this museum features nature paths, life-size replicas of dinosaurs, learning experiences that teach what fossils are and where to find them, plus a fossil digging area. In the museum shop you'll find gifts for your favorite dinosaur fans, plus imported Persian stoneware, gemstones, books, seashells, jewelry, and an antique corner.