While the Finger Lakes offer a lot of things to see and do, Waneta and Lamoka offer much of the same with small town feels, and it's probably a cheaper getaway.
Impressively, Upstate New York is home to the National Women's Hall of Fame which celebrates the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of American women.
Dwellsy has produced a list called “Top Ten Most Expensive Small Cities for One-Bedroom Apartment Rentals” and on it is a little city that's in our backyard.