Ovid NY (14521): Overview, Housing, Essentials, Schools, Recreation & Entertainment, Transportation & Traffic, Real Estate Agents

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Welcome to Ovid, NY

Overview Ovid is a town near the southern end of Seneca County, bordered to the north by Romulus, to the east by Cayuga Lake (and beyond that, the town of Ledyard in Cayuga County), to the south by Lodi and Covert and to the west by Seneca Lake (and beyond that, the town of Penn Yan in Yates County). Ovid has a village, also named Ovid, which has a small business district. Ovid was the first county seat of Seneca County and still retains the title of co-county seat with Waterloo, although most county operations are conducted in Waterloo. With its location between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, fishing and boating are big attractions in Ovid and surrounding areas. Local Museums/Landmarks The village of Ovid has several historic sites, including the David and Mary Kinne Farmstead, the Aaron Wilson House and the Seneca County Courthouse Complex at Ovid. Seneca Falls, 21 miles northeast, has several historic sites and museums, including the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Waterloo, about 18 miles north, has the National Memorial Day Museum.

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Essentials The village of Ovid has a small business district with stores like a Big M supermarket, a Dollar General store, an auto parts shop and a liquor store. Most other shopping needs can be met within a short drive. For groceries, the closest Wegmans supermarket is in Geneva, Ontario County (about 21 miles northwest) and the closest Tops Friendly Markets store is in Waterloo. Waterloo also has a Walmart Supercenter and the popular Premium Outlets Mall, which attracts shoppers from all over for factory outlet stores from retailers like Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor and more. Students who live in Ovid attend the South Seneca Central School District, which has one each elementary-, middle- and high school. Ford Memorial Library on Main Street (Route 414) serves Ovid residents. The closest hospital is Geneva General in Geneva.

Essentials

The village of Ovid has a small business district with stores like a Big M supermarket, a Dollar General store, an auto parts shop and a liquor store. Most other shopping needs can be met within a short drive. For groceries, the closest Wegmans supermarket is in Geneva, Ontario County (about 21 miles northwest) and the closest Tops Friendly Markets store is in Waterloo. Waterloo also has a Walmart Supercenter and the popular Premium Outlets Mall, which attracts shoppers from all over for factory outlet stores from retailers like Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor and more.

Recreation & Entertainment Most people come to Ovid for the natural beauty and wide-open spaces – the town, like others in Seneca County, is nestled between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, two of the largest of the Finger Lakes. Consequently, fishing, boating and camping are popular activities here. Sampson State Park is in neighboring Romulus and is on the grounds where a Naval Training Station was set up during World War II and an Air Force Base was established during the Korean War. Waterloo and Seneca Falls have attractions, but the best bet nearby is in Geneva, which has a movie-theater multiplex, a vibrant business core, the Smith Opera House and more.

Recreation & Entertainment

Most people come to Ovid for the natural beauty and wide-open spaces – the town, like others in Seneca County, is nestled between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, two of the largest of the Finger Lakes. Consequently, fishing, boating and camping are popular activities here.

Transportation & Traffic Route 96, Route 96A and Route 414 converge in the village of Ovid. Route 89 runs north-south near the shoreline of Cayuga Lake. Getting to the towns east and west of Ovid takes some time by motor vehicle, because Seneca and Cayuga Lakes are long and wide. It’s probably quicker to do so by boat.

Transportation & Traffic

Route 96, Route 96A and Route 414 converge in the village of Ovid. Route 89 runs north-south near the shoreline of Cayuga Lake. Getting to the towns east and west of Ovid takes some time by motor vehicle, because Seneca and Cayuga Lakes are long and wide. It’s probably quicker to do so by boat.

Pros & Cons Like most of the towns in Seneca County, Ovid is best known for its rural character and its location between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Boating, fishing and camping are the big attractions here. Major highways make it fairly easy to get around. Nearby Geneva has several places to visit and shop and things to do.

Pros & Cons

Like most of the towns in Seneca County, Ovid is best known for its rural character and its location between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Boating, fishing and camping are the big attractions here. Major highways make it fairly easy to get around. Nearby Geneva has several places to visit and shop and things to do.

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