I as well am a member of the community and have worked at the public waterfront area for multiple years. Skaneateles Lake contrary to what the above person mentioned does has have public access waterfront. It is located in the center of downtown Skaneateles in Clift Park. The access site is open from July 1st until just prior to Labor... more

We visited the finger lakes for three days this fall. Skaneateles was our first night stop. We thought the town was picturesque as it sits right on Skaneateles Lake. There are a couple of small parks with benches by the water. The town itself is mainly a one main street town with many shops, some upscale, some eclectic. Numerous restaurants... more

My family booked a weekend at Skaneteles Suites in Skanteteles NY, the primary purpose of which was to swim in Lake Skaneteles, purported to be the second cleanest body of water in the US. The Hotel was very nice, but we soon learned that unless you own property, or are the guest of a property owner on the lake, you... more