Watkins Glen: There are four self-rule villages in Schuyler County. The largest is Watkins Glen. Watkins Glen is a walkable village that is home to the World-Famous Watkins Glen State Park and Gorge, the Seneca Lake Pier house and the southern tip of Seneca Lake. Montour Falls: Montour Falls, Schuyler County's second largest village, is a walkable village that is home to Shequaga Falls, Aunt Sarah’s Falls, and the Glorious "T" Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes 24 mid- and late- 19th century structures, including the Montour House which received a New York State Historic Preservation Award in 2010. Burdett: is located in the town of Hector, Burdett is a small village with a handful of storefronts and farm stands. Odessa: is a small village in the towns of Montour and Catharine. The village has a couple storefronts, as well as one of the county’s high schools.
Catharine is home to one of the four lakes located in Schuyler County; Cayuta Lake. It is also home Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. Both assets make the Town of Catharine one of the many ideal outdoor recreation locations.
Hector covers the northeastern portion of the county and is home to the Finger Lakes National Forest; the only national forest in the State! You will also find Smith Park which is one of the very few places that offers beachfront and swimming in the lake. Reading is home to many rolling hillsides and beautiful farmland that helps a visitor get back to nature and agriculture. Orange contains the majority of Sugar Hill State Forest. The forest has several trails, a fire tower and an archery range within its borders. Tyrone is a town that houses two of the four lakes that Schuyler County has available for use; Waneta and Lamoka Lakes.. Cayuta is home to part of the Arnot Forest. The Arnot Forest is property of Cornell University and is used as a research and teaching forest. It is also home to a Maple Festival held during two weekends every March. Dix houses Watkins Glen International and parts of the Watkins Glen State Park. Montour is home to Eagle Cliff Falls in Havana Glen Park as well as Catharine Creek. Eagle Cliff Falls is one of the many waterfalls in the Schuyler County Area. Catharine Creek is one of the local favorites for trout fishing. Click here for more history on the towns and villages of Schuyler County.