Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 1122 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 41 |
New York State Highway 90 begins at an intersection with New York State Highway 41 and US Highway 11. Community of Homer, Cortland County, New York. Homeville Museum: promotes the history of Cortland County and its surrounding area (49 Clinton St, Homer, NY, Tel. 607-749-3105). To the south, NY State Highway 41/US Highway 11 go to the city of Cortland, NY. |
| 0.6 1.0 1148 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 281 |
Junction of New York State Highway 90 & New York State Highway 281. North to community of Little York, Cortland County, New York. South to community of Munsons Corners, Cortland County, New York. |
| 7.8 12.6 1519 ft. |
Summerhill, NY |
Community of Summerhill, Cayuga County, New York. Birthplace of President Millard Fillmore. |
| 8.9 14.3 1512 ft. |
State Forest |
Summerhill State Forest: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, trapping, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, wildlife viewing. Access is on Lick Road, off New York State Highway 90. |
| 13.5 21.7 791 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 38 |
Intersection of New York State Highway 90 & New York State Highway 38. Community of Locke, Cayuga County, New York. To the north, NY State Highway 38 accesses the Filmore Glen State Park: hiking trails, swimming pond, waterfalls, fishing, hunting, playground, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing (Moravia, NY, Tel. 315-497-0130). To the south, to the community of Groton, Tompkins County, New York. |
| 20.2 32.5 951 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 34 |
Junction of New York State Highway 90 & New York State Highway 34. Community of Genoa, Cayuga County, New York. North to the community of Venice, Cayuga County, New York. South to the community of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York. |
| 24.7 39.8 955 ft. |
King Ferry, NY |
Community of King Ferry, Cayuga County, New York. Junction of New York State Highway 90 & New York State Highway 34B. North to the community of Ledyard, Cayuga County, New York. To the south, this highway provides access to Guide Board Corners, town of Caroline, NY. |
| 29.8 47.9 686 ft. |
Lake/State Park |
Cayuga Lake: longest of the Finger Lakes, waterfalls, fishing, boating, swimming, site of mysterious cannon=like booms heard around the area, known as the Guns of the Seneca phenomenon. Access it from Long Point State Park: camping, fishing, hunting, boating, playground, picnic tables, pavilions (Long Pt, Bermus Point, NY, Tel. 716-386-2722). Access is from NY State Highway 90, west on Lake Road. |
| 32.0 51.5 387 ft. |
Poplar Ridge, NY |
Community of Poplar Ridge, Cayuga County, New York. Limited services.Historic Jethro Wood House on Poplar Ridge Road. |
| 33.1 53.3 413 ft. |
Aurora, NY |
Community of Aurora, a college town, Cayuga County, New York. Aurora Village-Wells College Historic District; Aurora Inn, built in 1833; Aurora Stream Grist Mill (Main Street). Wells College, a private coed liberal arts college. |
| 38.1 61.3 423 ft. |
Carrs Cove, NY |
Carrs Cove can be accessed from New York State Highway 90, then turn on Carrs Cove Road. |
| 39.0 62.7 423 ft. |
Historic Site |
The historic village of Goiogouen (or Cayuga Castle) was a major village of Iroquois Indians, established as early as 1656, destroyed in 1779 by US Forces, a monument was erected in 1929 near the location of Goiogouen. Almeron Durkee House, built around 1820 (13 Cayuga Street). |
| 39.5 63.5 413 ft. |
Union Springs, NY |
Community of Union Springs, Cayuga County, New York. Historic homes: Charles Howland-William H. Chase House, built about 1849 (188 Cayuga Street); Almeron Durkee House, built around 1820 (13 Cayuga Street). |
| 40.8 65.6 449 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 326 |
Western terminus of New York State Highway 326 is at its intersection with New York State Highway 90, proceeds east to the city of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. Falcon Park: 2,800-seat baseball stadium (on N Division Street). Seward House Museum: American art and special exhibits (33 South Street, Tel. 315-252-1283). |
| 45.3 72.9 492 ft. |
Cayuga, NY |
Community of Cayuga, Cayuga County, New York. Limited services. Historic Hutchinson Homestaed, bult around 1910 (6080 Lake Street). |
| 48.5 78.1 417 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 20/NY State Highway 5 |
Junction of New York State Highway 90 with US Highway 20 and New York State Highway 5. To the west, US Highway 20/New York State Highway 5 provides access to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge: provides refuge for migratory waterfowl and other birds. South to the city of Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. |
| 52.3 84.2 407 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 90 |
Junction of New York State Highway 90 & US Interstate Highway 90. Community of Montezuma, Cayuga County, New York. Seneca River Crossing Canals Historic District (Montezuma & Tyre, NY). US Interstate Highway 90 goes to the community of Mentz, Cayuga County, New York. To the west, this highway passes the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. |
| 52.9 85.1 400 ft. |
Junction: New York State Highway 31 |
New York State Highway 90 ends at its junction with New York State Highway 31. Northeast to the community of Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York. West to the community of Clyde, Wayne County, New York. LD10e |