Seneca Lake, named for the Seneca Indians who once inhabited this beautiful region of New York, is the deepest and widest of all of the eleven Finger Lakes. It is a renowned haven for fisherman, especially those in search of freshwater trout. Scuba divers are privy to a unique diving experience due to all of the sunken barges at the bottom of the lake. On the shores of Seneca Lake is Belhurst Castle, voted "One of the Most Romantic Places in New York State." This historic castle affords some of the most stunning views of the lake. A drive through the city reveals such charming historic sites as the row houses or the Smith Opera House. Residents and visitors to the area also enjoy golfing, sailing, skiing, swimming, shopping and wine tasting.

The Seneca Lake wine trail, established in 1986, rapidly became the winery and grape growing destination of choice in the entire Finger Lakes region. It is currently the largest and most dynamic wine trail in New York State and is home to special events throughout the year. With nearly forty wineries located along Seneca Lake's shores, it holds it own with the most popular wine regions of California, Washington and Europe.  The region's unique geology and topography make the Finger Lakes area prime for growing their luscious grapes.

The City government offers a wide range of services meant to enhance business growth and development. Among these are a loan fund and an industrial development agency for new and expanding businesses. Geneva is home to a division of Guardian Industries, a world-renowned glass manufacturer, CCN, an international company that makes luxurious office furniture, and Zotos, the number three hair care products manufacturer in the world. A park to research agriculture and food technology is currently in the works. This project will offer land, space, and association with Cornell University's Agricultural Experiment Station. Because Geneva is located within equal distance of Rochester, Syracuse and Ithaca, its businesses are in a position to utilize opportunities not usually found in a city this size.

Geneva College made national history in 1849 when Elizabeth Blackwell graduated top of her class, becoming the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree.  Shortly thereafter, Elizabeth and her sisters established the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children in New York City, staffed entirely by women.  In 1868, a medical school for women was established at the hospital site. Thirty years later, the hospital became affiliated with Cornell University Medical College. Cornell University is still operating in Ithaca today; however, Geneva College is not. Its successor is Hobart and William Smith College. In addition to The New York State Agricultural Experiment Station of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, there are nearly forty other fine colleges and universities all within an hour's drive of Geneva.

Geneva, NY is a spirited community in the heart of Finger Lake's wine country that offers an abundance of opportunities for business and recreation.