The shores of Skaneateles Lake are in three counties: Onondaga, Cayuga, and
Cortland. The village of Skaneateles (population about 2500) is at the northern
end of the lake. Summer cottages appeared in 1881, increasing to more than 2000
residences around the lake in 2002. Generally new homes now are built for
year-round occupancy rather than summer use and many summer cottages are
replaced. The transient and seasonal population of this tourist destination and
summer resort surges during the warmer months. Skaneateles is noted for its
performing arts and amenities.
Skaneateles
