We went on a 3 day, 4 night camping trip from New Jersey to the Finger Lakes region. Explore the hidden gems of upstate New York, from stunning state parks to the place that serves the largest ice cream scoops in New York. We'll also introduce the campground we loved so much last year that we decided to visit again.

Day 1:
Drive from NJ to Watkins Glen: A 5.5-hour road trip
First Stop: Lunch at a famous pub in Binghamton
known for its delicious chicken wings.
Arrival at campground: 1.5 hours of driving from Binghamton
Watkins Glen State Park: Hiking 2 hours

Day 2:
Buttermilk Falls State Park: Hiking 1 hour 30 min
Ithaca Farmer's Market
Cornell Botanic Garden
Ice Cream Shop

Day 3:
To be continued Part 2

We'll also be comparing our experiences with last year's trip to the Finger Lakes, visiting some of the same spots for a fresh perspective.

Stay tuned for Chapter 2, where we'll explore different stops in Ithaca and share more adventures from this unforgettable trip.

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