The state parks are the best option for family friendly activities. I'd recommend going to either buttermilk falls or Robert Tremen State Park for waterfall watering holes. Toughannok has a flat creek bed that you and your kids can walk directly up from the parking area to the basin of the highest falls in the area (wear water shoes). Watkins Glen has the most impressive gorge hike, but it is a hike, with beautiful falls including one you can walk behind the falls themselves. The lake itself offers swimming, fishing and boating options. If the outdoors is your thing, you'll love exploring the area.

Pets on a leash are allowed in state parks. Curb your pets poops and you'll be fine.

Absolutely they are allowed! Life is better with a dog! 😊

Absolutely!!! The walk in is easy and accessible! About a mile or so... My 3 year old granddaughter made it fun for all of us last month... Shoes? Water safe sandals work when water is warm enough and you want to get 'personal' with the flow, but it is not required... A fine spot to be with the falls, though most drive in and view effortlessly from above.... Do Both!

It is open now.

The dinner boat stopped about 4 years ago (boat fell apart), and I have not seen anything like it since. There are kayaks you can rent, and I expect you could find sailboats and even powerboats, but I do not know of any tours from the local area.

Yes, I use a walker, and have visited several times and enjoyed myself every time. If you go to the visitors' center they have a parking lot and an overlook area that is less than a dozen stairs to the viewing place. From there you can see down into the gorge and across it to the magnificent falls -- i would estimate 100 feet drop. There is a trail (I am told) to the base of the falls, but I have never attempted that because people have described it to me as "not that bad a walk." Ha!

East Shore Park about a half mile north of Stewart Park (southern end of lake) Taughannock I think has no lifeguard after labor day but I think you can still swim there

שלום. אין לי מושג.אנחנו לא עשינו זאת ולכן לא בדקנו אפשריות. יום טוב

Cayuga lake is a great for kayaking. There are a number of launch sites along the lake. There are no restrictions. However, the lake is big and it can get rough when the wind blows.