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Five to Keep You Alive Because someone on shore loves you.

BOATING SAFETY TIPS

1. Always wear your Life Jacket 2. Take a Boating Safety Course 3. Know and follow the Rules of the Road 4. Boat Sober 5. Leave a Float Plan Scan to find a boating safety course

WearItNewYork.com to find a boating safety course and more information. parks.ny.gov for information on where to boat in NYS Parks.

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PUBLISHED BY Finger Lakes Vacationer 140 W. First St. Oswego, NY 13126 (315) 343-3800 flxvacationer.com The Finger Lakes Vacationer is published annually by the Finger Lakes Vacationer in Oswego, NY. While every effort has been made by the Finger Lakes Vacationer to ensure accuracy, they are not responsible for changes in details, dates or offers. When making travel plans, please confirm details, hours and listings prior to your visits.

PUBLISHER Jon Spaulding PROJECT COORDINATOR Richard Westover EDITOR Catherine C. Gibbons PRODUCTION MANAGER Roger A. Beck COMPOSITION Jeffrey D. Adkins Roger A. Beck Trish J. Lutz Adrianna Petrus ADVERTISING SALES Tiera Barnes, Manager Donna Kimbrell Nader Majlaton James Robinson

Get Going !

Summer! It’s finally here, but it seems to go by in the blink of an eye. Make some plans now, take some time and be sure to enjoy the season. The Finger Lakes region offers so many great choices—from its signature wineries to its artisan cheese and beer trails, destination shopping in boutiques and special malls, beautiful lakeside parks for water fun, historic homes and museums, casual and elegant restaurants, fairs and festivals galore—you’re sure to find an afternoon, all day, weekend or longer get-away perfect for you and your family.

Flip through the pages of the 2018 Finger Lakes Vacationer and see what catches your attention. You will find descriptions of different towns and their attractions. The centerfold offers a detailed map. Map your itinerary and set off on a new adventure. This world-class destination is right here in your own backyard—we hope you will enjoy the bounty and beauty of our special location.

Happy summer from the Vacationer staff

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Finger Lakes Vacationer 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINGER LAKES MAP ...................................... C8-C9 SAVOR A Taste of the Finger Lakes .....................................8 COMMUNITIES Auburn ..................................................................16 Aurora & Union Springs ........................................22 Canandaigua ......................................................24 Clifton Springs & Phelps .......................................27 Cortland................................................................28 Fair Haven & Sterling ............................................31 Geneva .................................................................33 Homer ...................................................................37 Hammondsport ....................................................40 Ithaca....................................................................42 Jordan, Elbridge & Camillus ................................46 Lansing/North Lansing ........................................47 Marcellus ..............................................................48 Moravia & Groton .................................................49 Norwich .................................................................51 Oswego & Fulton ..................................................52 Penn Yan ...............................................................57 Seneca Falls..........................................................58 Skaneateles ..........................................................60 Syracuse ...............................................................65 Tully & Otisco ........................................................66 Waterloo ................................................................68 Weedsport & Cato ...............................................70 SPECIALTY PAGES On the Road: Auto..................................................4 Antiques ..................................................................5 Camping ................................................................6 Rainy Day Fun .........................................................7 Churches ..............................................................14

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On the Road: Auto

Auto Specialist 166 Virginia Street Waterloo, NY 13165 315-539-4828 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday

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Get ready for the season!

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he CAR CARE COUNCIL encourages motorists to be car care aware and perform these five simple steps to improve fuel economy and save money.

1. Check Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent.

2. Use the Right Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Replace Clogged Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles.

4. Check Engine Performance: Keep your engine running efficiently and improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.

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5. Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent, according to fueleconomy.gov. “Proactive vehicle maintenance is a motorist’s best money saving tip,” says Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Routine auto care not only helps save on fuel costs, but it helps identify small issues so they can be serviced before they become bigger and more costly to repair.”

To help motorists increase fuel economy and take better care of their vehicles, the Car Care Council offers valuable tools on its website, including a free personalized schedule and email reminder service. For more information, visit carcare.org.

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Treasure Hunt for

Antiques

Enjoy the hunt at annual favorite shows in the Finger Lakes and Central New York.

July 13-14

Annual Skaneateles United Methodist Church Antique Show Austin Park Pavillion, Jordan & Austin Streets, Skaneateles 315-685-5963 skanantiqueshow.com 70+ antique vendors & 50+ artisan crafters

July 28-29

50 Mile Garage Sale Scenic By-way Route 90.

Cayuga County Office of Tourism; 800-499-9615 Sales galore along Cayuga Lake from Montezuma to Homer.

Start in any direction, BBQ and hot dog sales readily available. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aug. 13-19

Madison-Bouckville Big Field Antique Show Bouckville (on Route 20) 315-686-5789 The big one! 2000+ dealers and vendors.

Aug. 25

Yates County Agricultural Society 40th Antique Show

Yates County Fairgrounds, 2370 Old Route 14A Penn Yan (south of the village) 315-536-5039 100+ dealers.

What is an antique?

An item must be at least 100 years old to be officially called an antique. Vintage goods are younger than that, generally at least 20 years old. Collectibles can be any popular item, no matter the age — some collectibles may be vintage and others antique. (houzz.com) Buy and sell what you like.

“We’re not schooled. We don’t have degrees -- If you took 10 pickers and put ‘em in a barn, they’re going to come out with 10 different things they think are cool.”

— Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology and star of History Channel’s American Pickers. (entrepreneur.com)

SKANEATELES ANTIQUE & ARTISAN SHOW, Skaneateles.

Jearldean (Jeri) Gray 25 McMaster Street Auburn, NY 13021

315-258-9492 Cell: 315-730-3017

Email: grandmajaree@gmail.com

Antiques, Collectibles, & More Retail Secondhand Store

Purple Monkey Antiques

Upstate NY's Largest Independent Shop THREE FLOORS OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE!

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Finger Lakes

Camping

Camping at New York State Parks

SENECA LAKE STATE PARK, Geneva.

Finger Lakes Parks with Lakefront: ALLAN TREMAN STATE MARINE PARK 805 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca; 607-272-1460 CANANDAIGUA LAKE STATE MARINE PARK 620 South Main Street, Canandaigua; 585-394-9420 CAYUGA LAKE STATE PARK 2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls; 315-568-5163 CHIMNEY BLUFFS STATE PARK 7700 Garner Road, Wolcott

LONG POINT STATE PARK, on Cayuga Lake near Aurora.

TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg; 607-387-6739

Finger Lakes Parks with Waterfalls & Gorges

KEUKA LAKE STATE PARK 3560 Pepper Road, Bluff Point; 315-536-3666

BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca; 607-273-5761

LONG POINT STATE PARK 2063 Lake Road, Aurora; 315-497-0130

ROBERT H. TREMAN STATE PARK 105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca; 607-273-3440

SAMPSON STATE PARK 6096 Route 96A, Romulus; 315-585-6392

TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg; 607-387-6739

SENECA LAKE STATE PARK 1 Lakefront Drive, Geneva; 315-789-2331

FILLMORE GLEN STATE PARK 1686 St. Rte. 38, Moravia; 315-497-0128

Family Camping at its Best!

Hejamada Campground & rV park 748 McDonald Road, Montezuma, NY

Over 200 sites wooded and open, on 82 acres Large RV/Tent Sites Camper Rentals Swimming Pool Recreational Hall w/ Bar/Snack Bar Family Oriented/Theme Weekends See Website for Additional Information: www.hejamadacampground.com

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WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK 1009 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-4511

For more camping information: • • • • •

http://parks.ny.gov/parks reserveamerica.com fingerlakes.org fingerlakeswinecountry.com dec.ny.gov

Rainy Day Fun

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Savor A Taste of the Finger Lakes A few Finger Lakes “Foodie” Adventures

Experience familiar and foreign tastes in settings ranging from casual takeout places to sophisticated sit-down restaurants, winery estates, farm stands and markets, specialty stores and roadside stands

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t’s no secret that the Finger Lakes region has exploded onto the scene in recent years. From the growing wine industry to its unparalleled natural geography, the Finger Lakes is upstate New York’s hotbed for culture, education, recreation and — most importantly

— food and drink. Whether you’re looking to have a few craft brews and wings or award-winning wines paired with locally-made cheeses, or searching for a special date night spot, the Finger Lakes region is sure to impress.

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Today and for the past three decades, The Glen Haven is known for serving great and innovative food in a relaxed lake atmosphere. Located on the waters of one of our nation’s cleanest lakes, Skaneateles Lake, The Glen Haven evokes feelings from years past. Immerse yourself in the ample history surrounding The Glen Haven, and discover how the 4-story building has a detailed past ranging between a “speakeasy” during Prohibition to a tavern and inn, and everything in between. You’ll take a relaxing trip back in time, while you enjoy the traditions of fine dining and attentive service in a casual atmosphere. The Glen Haven is now known for its friendly tavern, quality cuisine, cozy lakeside lodging, & marina.

Guests arrive by the scenic roads paralleling the lake, or by boat and moor in our marina.

Launch facilities are available for day boaters or you may rent a boat slip for the season.

7434 Fair Haven Road, Homer • (607) 749-3779 www.theglenhaven.com

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Savor A Taste of the Finger Lakes Specialty Food Markets

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ou can also explore culinary adventures at markets throughout the region that carry specialty foods you’re not likely to see on local grocery store shelves. Here are a few you might want to add to your Finger Lakes itineraries: ELDERBERRY POND COUNTRY FOOD 3728 Center Street Road, Auburn; (315) 252-3977 ITHACA FARMERS MARKET 545 3rd St. Ithaca; (607) 273-7109

NEW HOPE MILLS 181 York St., Auburn 315-252-2676; newhopemills.com SAUDERS COUNTRY STORE 2146 River Road, Seneca Falls; 315-568-2673 SKANEATELES FARMERS MARKET 1 East Austin Street, Skaneateles; 315-727-9320 THE WINDMILL CRAFT & FOOD MARKET Route 14A & Hobson Road, Penn Yan; 315-536-30332; thewindmill.com

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The Restaurant at Elderberry Pond Fine Dining on a Certified Organic Farm

Treat yourself to an afternoon or evening dining while overlooking our 100 acres of gardens, orchards and pastures. Our professional chefs prepare soups, salads and entrées and desserts from our fresh produce and pasture raised meats. Many local and international wines and beers.

Just 5 minutes from Routes 5 or 20 between Auburn & Skaneateles. 3712 Center Street Rd., Auburn, NY.

Reservations call 315-252-6025 menus, driving directions & more at www.elderberrypond.com

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Owned and operated by Ioannis John Gotsis for 23 years, Kosta’s is a full service bar and grill with a family atmosphere. Kosta’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Daily specials including Friday fish fry, wing nights and burger night. Kosta’s is known for its Gyro’s, 7 flavors of wings, large tender steaks, its famous 24 oz. porterhouse and much more! A full pizza menu including calzones and stromboli’s is also available.

The restaurant and bar are divided into two sections, so whether you are looking to have drinks with friends or dinner with the family there is something for everyone! With close to 64 flat screen TV’s, and more new parking available, Kosta’s has become Auburn’s leading sports bar.

The entire menu is available for pick-up or delivery and can be viewed at kostasbarandgrill.com.

Restaurant Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-10pm, Fri., Sat. 7am-10pm Sun. 7am-10pm Bar Hours: 11am-? 7 days a week 105 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY (315) 253-7711 www.kostasbarandgrill.com

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Savor A Taste of the Finger Lakes Follow the Trails…

Finger Lakes & Lake Ontario Wine Trails

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ore than 100 wineries dot the shorelines of Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka and Canandaigua lakes. Skaneateles does not have a wine trail but it does have Anyela’s Vineyard on West Lake Road with beautiful views of the lake. Wineries along nearby Lake Ontario have also developed a wine trail.

Each winery has its own style and specialty, everything from converted barns to sparkling new buildings, plus every variety of grape and vintage. The region is especially known for its award-winning Rieslings and ice wines. Tasting rooms abound and some wineries also have restaurants on site and picnic areas you can enjoy. Some offer summer music series and special events.

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ies have created trails around each lake. Visit the wine trail websites for details about different wineries, special events, downloadable maps and information about restaurants and lodging. You can also write to or call the trail offices and request that they send you their wine trail brochures.

Now, plan your itinerary and you’ll be on your way.

■ CANANDAIGUA LAKE WINE TRAIL Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, 25 Gotham St., Canandaigua 585-223-4210; canandaiguawinetrail.com A scenic, 41-mile trail overlooking Canandaigua Lake, with 7 wineries and 4 breweries, tasting centers, restaurants, shops and more. The outstanding New York Wine & Culinary Institute is in Canandaigua.

■ CAYUGA WINE TRAIL

2770 County Road 128, Romulus 800-684-521; cayugawinetrail.com America’s first organized and longest running wine trail, The Cayuga Wine Trail offers 16 participating wineries, plus a cidery, a meadery and 4 distilleries. These wineries have won over 6,000 national and international medals. Among these awards are six Governor’s Cups and Winery of the Year three years in a row.

June 3: CeleBrunch. 10 am-5pm; It’s the Cayuga Wine Trail’s 35th birthday, and to celebrate, they’re inviting everyone to the Trail for brunch.

The wineries are whipping up some delectable brunch items paired with carefully selected wines for your sampling. Contact the Cayuga Wine Trail office for more information and reservations.

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Savor A Taste of the Finger Lakes ■ SENECA LAKE WINERY ASSOCIATION 2 N. Franklin St. #320, Watkins Glen 877-536-2717; senecalakewine.com Seneca Lake Wine Trail is the largest wine trail in New York State with a community of 35 wineries, a distillery, two cider producers, two breweries and a meadery.

June 8-10: Smokin’ Summer Kickoff.

Celebrate summer and the wines that pair with grilled and summertime foods.

Enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake, sampling delicious foods and wines at 24 participating wineries. Contact the Seneca Lake Winery Association office for more information and reservations.

■ KEUKA WINE TRAIL 237 State Route 14 A, Penn Yan 800-440-4898; 315-536-7488; keukawinetrail.com The Keuka Lake Wine Trail wineries are steeped in wine history. The first bonded winery was established here in 1860 and the first Vinifera vines, which sparked the growth of winemaking in

the Finger Lakes, were planted here.You will find 8 wineries. Enjoy waterfront dining paired with cool-climate wines.

June 23-24: Fire It Up! BBQ Weekend.

From Riesling to Cabernet Franc, discover how well cool climate wines pair with mouth-watering barbecue and summer side dishes. Contact the Keuka Wine Trail office for more information and reservations.

■ LAKE ONTARIO WINE TRAIL 4287 Jersey Road, Williamson 800-527-6510; lakeontariowinetrail.com Winding along 100 miles of Lake Ontario’s scenic shoreline, this trail offers 7 wineries, plus mead, gourmet non-alcoholic juices, award-winning grape and other fruit wines.

June 15: 6th Annual Wine and Artisan Festival, 5:30-9 pm. Held in Newark, New York’s T. Spencer Knight Canal Park, enjoy an evening of live music and wines, spirits, ciders and beer available for tasting and for purchase. Pair with the available cheese, chocolate and other food items. Shop the special offerings of local artisans and vendors.

A Unique Finger Lakes Winery

Specializing in older vintage dry reds Premium Wine Tasting Mediterranean inspired creations served daily from Cafe Toscana The elegant decor of La Vista e Bella will make any occasion memorable

Sample the exceptional wines of

Anyela’s Vineyards,

the first commercial winery situated on the rolling hills overlooking beautiful and pure Skaneateles Lake.

Hours: 12 - 5 Every Day

Extended summer hours (July and August) Please call the vineyard or check our website.

www.anyelasvineyards.com

2433 West Lake Road • Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-3797

Stunning views and sunsets 315.719.0000 3440 Rt. 96A Geneva, NY www.ventosavineyards.com

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Savor A Taste of the Finger Lakes

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New York Wine & Culinary Center

ocated on the Canandaigua Lake Pier, the New York Wine & Culinary Center showcases New York-sourced ingredients, produce, wine and craft beers. The Center’s stateof-the-art facility features a hands-on kitchen, educational theater, tasting room, private dining room, culinary boutique, and locally-sourced restaurant. Check the website for the Center’s schedule of hands-on cooking classes.

The New York Wine and Culinary Center, 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua. (585) 394-7070; nywcc.com. Summer hours: May 4-Nov. 1, Culinary Boutique & Tasting Room noon-8pm, Sun.; 11am-8pm, Mon.-Wed. & 11am-9pm, Thurs.-Sat. The Upstairs Bistro: 11:30am-9pm, Sun. Thurs. & 11:30am-10pm Fri. /Sat.

Visit Us In Finger Lakes Wine Country!

Take in the spectacular, panoramic views overlooking Seneca Lake.

Our ideal location is planted with 17 varieties of grapevines. Winemaker Vincent Aliperti uses his distinctive style and talent to create wines that are consistently clean, well defined and expressive of our vineyard site.

Dynamic Rieslings, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc are a few along with artful blends that are sure to please every palate.

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he Finger Lakes Beer Trail promotes the growing craft brewing industry in the Finger Lakes, showcasing the region’s microbreweries and brew pubs.

The trail is comprised of more than 100 craft brewers spanning roughly 210 miles across the central part of New York State, from Rochester to Syracuse down to the Corning and Binghamton areas. The Beer Trail’s experts have compiled several suggested itineraries to help you plan your next trip along the Finger Lakes Beer Trail. Check out the itineraries and create a game plan of which breweries to visit during your day.

Go to fingerlakesbeertrail.com

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Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance

he Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance is an organization of cheese producers from throughout the Finger Lakes who make artisan cheeses from milk produced at their family dairy farms. Treat your palate to everything from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, Gouda and Swiss types from dairy cow milk to blue cheeses, chèvre and feta from goat and sheep milk.

The Alliance includes 7 Destination Farms (most with regular hours year-round, and a few with irregular or seasonal hours), plus 6 Production Farms. Find their visiting hours on the website’s Hours Page, and directions on the Map Page at flcheesetrail.com. The Alliance, however, advises that you always call ahead because, as working farms, hours of operation vary from farm-to-farm and season-to-season.

Trail representatives also suggest that you not try to do the whole trail in one day. Go to the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance website, look at the map and plan your route by grouping four or five creameries together. Go to flcheesetrail.com

Save the Dates…

FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL July 13-15 flwinefest.com Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen Summer’s largest showcase of wines produced in New York state with more than 90 wineries represented, paired with regional artisans, live music, culinary classes and cooking demonstrations. Readers of USA Today recently chose this event “The Best Wine Festival” in it’s 10 Best contest. Visit the website for information on camping, special events and tickets.

CORTLAND ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL August 4 Courthouse Park, W. Court St. & N. Church St; cortlandartsandwine.org 20 wineries and 50 artists, live music and festival food, combine to make a great event on the Courthouse lawns in the middle of Cortland. The first 1,000 ticket holders will receive a commemorative wine glass.

315-568-8190

Open Daily 9am - 6pm

FINGER LAKES CHEESE FESTIVAL July 28 Sunset View Creamery, 4970 County Road 14, Odessa, NY. Enjoy cheeses from Cheese Alliance members along with homemade jams, jellies, baked goods, locally-grown produce. Wine, beer and cider tastings, food pairings and cooking demos, plus live music all day,hayrides and games for the kids make this a fun family event.

CORTLAND ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL.

607-582-7773

Tasting Room • Gift Shop • Distillery

Premium Award Winning Wines & Beautiful Lake Views

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Tasting Room • Gift Shop • Spirits

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Open Daily 10am-5pm

FRUIT, GRAPE, & HONEY WINES

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Houses of AUBURN

Worship GENEVA

Auburn United Methodist Church 99 South Street, Auburn, NY (315) 253-6295 Come Enjoy an Uplifting Pastor: Rev. Richelle Goff Time of Praise Regular Services - 10:30 am (September-June) and Worship Summer Garden Services - 9am (July-Labor Day) Every During the summer we worship outside in the garden Sunday! surrounded by God’s creation. All are welcome! www.auburnunitedmethodist.org ~ auburnumc99@gmail.com

LEDYARD

Geneva 1st United Methodist Church 340 Main Street, Geneva 315.789.6550 Summer Services - Sundays 9:30 a.m. June 24th-Sept. 2nd.

Rev. Tae Kun Kim, Pastor www.1stumc.wixsite.com/geneva-ny Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Churches, 1339; 1st proof

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

90 Melrose Road, Auburn

252-7271

Masses

Saturday – 4:30pm Sunday – 7:30am & 10:30am Monday - Friday – 8:30am (except when we have a funeral)

JORDAN

LEDYARD METHODIST CHURCH 1609 Route 34B (Between Poplar Ridge & King Ferry)

Our Famous Turkey Dinners!

2nd Sunday, June-October Begin at noon; take-outs available.

Contact: Meta Riester, (315) 283-1662 Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Church, 1352; 1st proof

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 25 N. Main St., PO Box 571 Jordan • 315-689-3141 www.christchurchjordan.org ccjordan1@verizon.net Holy Eucharist - 10 a.m.

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Saint Ann’s Catholic Church

“A new old church on the Erie Canal”

Rt. 38B & Twelve Corners Rd. • 252-7271

Sunday Mass 9:00am July 22nd 11:00am Bazaar & Barbecue

AURORA Good Shepherd Catholic Community, see our ad listed under Union Springs on page 15.

Please join us for inspirational worship every Sunday at 9:30 am.

Air conditioned and handicap accessible.

KING FERRY Good Shepherd Catholic Community, see our ad listed under Union Springs on page 15.

MORAVIA Good Shepherd Catholic Community, see our ad listed under Union Springs on page 15.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 14 Church Street, Moravia, NY 13118 (315) 497-1171 E-mail: stmatts367@gmail.com Holy Eucharist, 10:00am

Youth Activities and Sunday School for all ages

Historic Landmark oak carved interior and sculptures

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Houses of PENN YAN

Worship UNION SPRINGS

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 2015 Kimball Road

Worship 10:30 AM Rev. Leo Galletta, Pastor www.pybc.us

(315) 536-4523

SKANEATELES St. Mary’s of the Lake Parish 81 Jordan Street • Skaneateles, NY 13152 (315) 685-5083

PLEASE JOIN US Monday through Friday Mass: 8:15 am Saturday Mass: 4:30 pm Sunday Masses: 8:00 and 10:15 am www.stmarysskaneateles.com

Invites you to attend Mass at any of our area churches: Saturday 5:00 p.m. St. Michael’s, Rt. 90, Union Springs Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Patrick’s, Grove St., Moravia 9:00 a.m. St. Patrick’s, Rt. 90, Aurora & 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of the Lake, Rt. 90, King Ferry email: gscc@dor.org • www.thegoodshepherd.cc

WATERLOO Calvary lutheran ChurCh 2414 Route 414 North, Waterloo, NY 13165 Across from KFC/Taco Bell and Walmart South of Thruway Exit 41 (4 miles)

315-539-8053 Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m. calvarylutheranwaterloo.com Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Churches, 1323; 1st proof

Waterloo United Methodist Church 21 E. Williams St., Waterloo, NY 13165 Summer Service 10:00 a.m.

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conic 19th century historic sites draw visitors from near and far to Auburn. William Seward, Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State and supporter of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman, lived in Auburn. You can explore the Seward family’s beautiful home, as well as the Harriet Tubman site, now named a National Park. The Case Mansion offers another tour through history’s artifacts, while the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum offers a glimpse into what it took to cultivate the land. The Willard Memorial Chapel offers a unique opportunity to experience the artistic genius of famed Louis Comfort Tiffany. As you drive through the city you will see many beautiful 19th century homes and buildings. Auburn’s South Street is on the National Historic Register.

Auburn’s history is matched by its current restaurants, shopping and arts events. It is home to the Auburn Doubledays, a professional minor league baseball team, and to the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, a showcase of musical theatre from on, off and beyond Broadway during the summer and early fall. Take in contemporary art exhibits at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Visit Emerson Park on Owasco Lake to cool off with a swim, walk along the shoreline, rent a boat and cruise the lake.

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Auburn Attractions

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130 N. Division St., Auburn 315- 255-2489; auburndoubledays.com A Class A baseball team affiliated with the Washington Nationals. Get in on the action at Leo Pinckney Field at Falcon Park. Visit the website for a complete schedule and ticket information.

Bass Pro Shops

Fingerlakes Mall, 1579 Clark St., Auburn 315-258-2700; basspro.com Bass Pro Shops’ large selection of clothing and gear for fishing, boating, hunting and camping are housed in Adirondack style, complete with wildlife displays, murals, a waterfall and a huge 22,000-gallon fresh water aquarium. Watch the fish go crazy for minnows, worms, pellets at noon on Tues. Thurs. and Fri. Kids can assist Bass Pro’s biologist with the feeding. Call for a schedule of workshops or to schedule a tour for a large group.

Cayuga Museum of History and Art and the Case Research Lab

203 Genesee St., Auburn 315-253-8051; cayugamuseum.org Talking movies were born here!

Rotating and permanent exhibits in the museum’s beautiful 1836 Greek revival mansion celebrate the people, events and industries that made this area what it is today. The Case Research Lab, immediately behind the mansion, is where, in the 1920s, Theodore Case invented the first commercially successful system of recording sound on film. The Lab Museum exhibits the working spaces of the darkroom, chemistry lab and recording studio. Open noon-5 p.m., Wed.-Sat.; closed Sun.-Tues. and major holidays. Admission: $6 Adults; $5 Seniors; free, Members and Children under 12. For information on group tours call 315-253-8051.

Emerson Park

6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn 315-253-5611; parks@cayugacounty.com Picnicking, swimming, boating, sport fishing, playgrounds, disc golf, theatre, concerts and history are among the many attractions you will find at Emerson Park on the north shore of Owasco Lake. Look for boat launch areas, a monitored swimming beach, a baseball field, a canal with walking paths on either side and picnic facilities. An 18-hole disc golf course offers three sets of tees for professionals, amateurs and recreational players. The park is also home to the Merry-GoRound Playhouse, Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum and Emerson Park Pavilion.The park is open dawn until dusk; the beach is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking: $2 fee per car. To rent kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddle boards go to Owasco Paddles at owascopaddles.com.

June 17: Prison City Ramblers Car Show July 3: Fireworks (rain date 7/10) August 12: The Great Race Triathlon

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Auburn Attractions

preserves the legacy of “The Moses of Her People” in the place where she lived and died in freedom. Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tues.–Fri.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. Admission: Adults (17-59), $4.50; Seniors (60+), $3; College students, $3. Children (6-17), $1.50; Children aged 5 and under, Free.

Harriet Tubman Home

180 South St. Road, Auburn 315-252-2081; harriethouse.org “Children, if you are tired, keep going; if you are scared, keep going; if you are hungry, keep going; if you want to taste freedom, keep going.”

Harriet Tubman Famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman freed more than 300 slaves on her 19 trips to the South over an 11-year period. During the Civil War, she served the Union Army as a nurse, scout and spy.

Tubman, who herself escaped from slavery in 1849, settled in Auburn after the Civil War and operated a home for aged and homeless African Americans. The Harriet Tubman Home

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Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Emerson Park, 6877 E. Lake Road (Route 38A), Auburn Box Office: 315-255-1785 or (800) 457-8897; merry-go-round.com Known as “Broadway in the Finger Lakes,” Merry-Go-Round produces the Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival and makes its home in Emerson Park’s historic carousel building overlooking Owasco Lake. Go to the website for schedule details and reservations.

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Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center

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33 South St., Auburn; 315-252-1283; sewardhouse.org A designated National Historic Landmark and recognized by the Civil War Trust, this museum was the home of William Henry Seward (1801-1872) and his family. Seward, one of the foremost politicians of nineteenth century America, served as a two-term governor of New York, a state and U.S. senator and secretary of state to Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Built in 1816, this beautiful estate is surrounded by two acres of lush gardens and trees. The elegant interior has been restored to its original beauty. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Sat; 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sun., June-Aug. only. A guided tour is the only way to see the house, with tours beginning at the top of each hour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (The last tour begins at 4:00 p.m.) Admission: adults $10; AAA/Seniors, Military & National Trust Members $9; Students with ID $5; Children under 6 years old, free.

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6880 East Lake Road (Route 38A), Auburn 315-252-7644; tourcayuga.com Step back in time to the turn of the 19th century. Stroll through carpenter and blacksmith shops, a complete rural kitchen, bedroom, one room school, country mercantile and dairy room. See old handheld tools, horse-drawn implements, tractors and other large pieces of farm equipment. Visit the herb garden with over 40 different herbs and see the 1800sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; farm doll house on display. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., May-Oct; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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WILLARD MEMORIAL CHAPEL Tiffany-designed interior, Auburn.

Willard Memorial Chapel

17 Nelson St., Auburn; 315-252-0339; willard-chapel.org Built in 1892-1894, the interior of the Chapel was designed and handcrafted entirely by Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company of New York City and is the only complete and unaltered Tiffany-designed religious interior known to exist in the world. Included in the Tiffany interior are 14 opalescent windows, a rose window, a large figure window, nine Mooresque styled chandeliers, memorial tablets of glass mosaic tile and gilt bronze, furnishings of oak inlaid with metal and glass mosaic, a ceiling with gold leaf stencils and mosaic flooring. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Fri. Tours are given on the hour, every hour (the last tour begins at 3 p.m.) Admission: $8 per person; $5 seniors 62+ & students; free, children under 12.

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Aurora & Union Springs Stay for a while and settle in for a spectacular sunset or sunrise. You will see why Aurora, originally settled by the Cayuga nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, was first called “Deawendote,” meaning “Village of the Constant Dawn”—a name echoed by early Anglo-American settlers who dubbed it “Aurora” after the goddess of the dawn.

Aurora Attractions The Aurora Inn

391 Main Street, Aurora 315-364-8888; innsofaurora.com Colonel E. B. Morgan, a native of Aurora and original investor in The New York Times, built the Aurora Inn in 1833.

By the mid-19th century, Aurora had become a major stop on the Erie Canal for boats carrying agricultural products from area farmers to New York City. The Inn was a welcome resting place. Today the Inn offers fine dining, lovely guest rooms, views of Cayuga Lake and an impressive decor of fine art and appropriate antiques.

Aurora Arts & Design Center AURORA INN, Aurora.

Aurora: Stylish, historic, gracious Listed in Frommer’s “Most Charming Small Towns in New York State.”

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ome to Wells College, founded in 1868 by Henry Wells of Wells Fargo fame, Aurora is a charming town on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. The entire village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its houses date from the 1790s to the present. In 2001, Wells alumna and founder of the American Girl series of historic dolls and books, Pleasant Rowland, began her work as a benefactor to renovate the Aurora Inn and other historic buildings.

Today, the village center, anchored by the beautifully restored Aurora Inn, offers an interesting collection of shops and eateries, from fine dining at the Inn to pub fare at the popular Fargo Bar & Grill, plus an ice cream parlor, a pizza restaurant and a village market. You will also find the Aurora Arts & Design Center and Bet The Farm, a regional wine shop and gourmet market.

Just outside of the village you will find the unique Aurora Shoe Company; the restored Victorian farm and workshops of MacKenzie-Childs, the internationally known maker of colorful, hand-crafted tableware, home furnishings and accessories; and King Ferry Winery, where you can sample wines indoors or out with sweeping views of Cayuga Lake.

Nearby Long Point State Park is a great place to stop for a swim, sail or other water activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will also enjoy biking along the Route 90 Scenic Byway and around the beautiful Wells College campus. Golfers can get their game on at the Wells College Golf Course, which is open to the public.

371 Main Street, Aurora 315-364-5408; auroraartsanddesign.com In the heart of the village, Aurora Arts & Design Center features Alexander Millen, offering specialty antiques, art, jewelry, accessories and gifts; Artisans Collective, representing artists from all over the Finger Lakes; and the Trillium Gallery, showing prints, books, cards and memorabilia by photographer, Jacqueline Conderacci. Downstairs you will find antique lighting treasures at Vintage Lighting.

Aurora Shoe Company

1690 State Route 90, King Ferry 315-364-7892; aurorashoeco.com Using American-made materials, artisans at the Aurora Shoe Company craft handmade leather shoes that “mold to their owners’ feet the way that only natural materials and careful design can.” Visit the factory from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, or by appointment.

Long Point State Park

2063 Lake Road, Aurora 315-497-0130; nysparks.com/parks/170/details.aspx Long Point State Park is situated on the east side of Cayuga Lake on a V-shaped spit of land extending out into the water. It is open year round. Visitors can enjoy vacation rentals, four boat launches, a dock, picnic facilities, swimming area, restrooms and parking.

MacKenzie-Childs

3260 State Route 90, Aurora.

315-364-6118; mackenzie-childs.com On a tranquil Victorian farm overlooking Cayuga Lake, MacKenzie-Childs produces world-renowned majolica tableware, home furnishings and more.

From plates to planters, teapots to tureens, MacKenzie-Childs artisans handcraft unique pieces alive with individuality, color and whimsy. Along with the pleasure of seeing these one-of-a-kind collectible pieces,

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Aurora & Union Springs time at this idyllic spot can include a stroll in MacKenzie-Childs spectacular gardens and a tour of the Farmhouse, which showcases MacKenzie-Childs designs in a variety of traditional interiors. Daily-guided tours take you through 15 rooms on three floors, each one a design inspiration. Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Union Springs

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s you follow Scenic Route 90 along Cayuga Lake, keep your eye out for Union Springs. Stop for awhile in the park and look out on Frontenac Island, one of only two islands in the Finger Lakes. Check out the signage near the dock and learn about “Old Greeny,” the legendary monster of Cayuga Lake.

Union Springs Attractions: Frontenac Historical Society and Museum

178 N. Cayuga St., Union Springs; 315-889-7273; freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~frontenac Housed in an 1840 Presbyterian Church, the museum offers exhibits and more pertaining to the history of Union Springs. You will see collections of Civil War memorabilia, Native American artifacts and more.

Hours: 1-4 p.m., Sat. and Sun., May-Oct.

Frontenac Island

This “tiny islet” was named in honor of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, Governor-General of New France in 1672-82 and again in 1689-98. Originally it was a place of ceremonial importance to the Cayuga nation. Relax and take in the view of the island from the gazebo at Frontenac Park.

Frontenac Park and Public Boat Launch

26 Chapel St., Union Springs 315-889-7265; unionspringsny.com/park Enjoy shoreline park facilities at this tobacco-free, 27-acre municipal park with a beach for swimming, bathhouse, playground, athletic fields (soccer field,

Aurora & Union Springs are located on CAYUGA LAKE, second largest of the Finger Lakes in surface area and volume.

Length: 41 miles long, With depths reaching 53 feet below sea level, it is among the deepest lakes in North America.

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baseball diamond and basketball court), two picnic pavilions, a gazebo and a boat launch open yearround, weather permitting. Restrooms are available from April through September. Fishing from the boat launch docks is allowed but overnight docking is prohibited. Three marinas are located near the park.

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Canandaigua Canandaigua:

“The Chosen Place”

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anandaigua Lake, the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes, was called “The Chosen Place” by the Native Americans. The city of Canandaigua, located at the lake’s northern shore, is a destination filled with interesting things to do. Cruise the lake on the Canandaigua Lady, walk the shoreline at Kershaw Park, visit the historic Sonnenberg mansion and gardens, settle in for wine tasting, classes and fun at the New York Wine and Culinary Center. If you like to shop and browse, take a walk along Canandaigua’s old-fashioned Main Street. Whether you’re a couple looking for romance or a family wanting to get away together, you’ll find plenty to do in this relaxed summer haven.

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SONNENBERG GARDENS, Canandaigua.

Canandaigua Attractions Canandaigua Lady

205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua 585-396-7350; cdgaboatcruises.com A 19th century replica of a double-decked paddleboat operating from Steamboat Landing,“The Lady” is a proud successor to locally famous steamboats that operated on the Finger Lakes between 1820 and 1930.

For details on excursions and lunch and dinner cruises, call or visit the website.

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum

295 N. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-1472; grangerhomestead.org This historic 1816 Federal mansion was built by Gideon Granger, who served as postmaster general under President Thomas Jefferson. See 1800s’ period rooms and original pieces owned by four generations of Grangers, plus a beautifully maintained Victorian garden. The Carriage Museum displays the largest collection of antique horse-drawn vehicles and farm implements in western New York. Tour season begins on May 31 with a free Open House. Summer tours take place from 1 to 5 p.m., Tues., Wed. and Sun.; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Thur.-Sat. The last tour of each day begins at 4 p.m. Admission: $6, Adults; $5, Seniors, $2; Children K-12.

Kershaw Park & Beach

155 Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua 585-396-5060; townofcanandaigua.org Just blocks from downtown Canandaigua’s historic area, Kershaw Park offers public access to Canandaigua Lake with 9 acres of parkland on the lake’s northern shore. Amenities include lakefront walkways, a beach area and bathhouse, small craft launch area, public dock equipped with a boat pump-out station, picnic pavilions and an open air gazebo. Park hours

KERSHAW PARK, Canandaigua.

are 6a.m. to 11p.m., May 1-Oct. 30. The beach area is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Daily admission to the beach area for non-residents of the City is $5 per adult, $2 per child ages 6-18 and no charge for children under 6.

New York Wine & Culinary Center

800 S. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-7070; nywcc.com Open year-round, you can sample the best locally grown foods and New York state wines at the New York Wine and Culinary Center overlooking Canandaigua Lake. Dine in the Upstairs Bistro; try a flight of NYS wine, beer or spirits in the Tasting Room; observe cooking demonstrations in the Educational Theater and check the website for the Center’s schedule of hands-on cooking classes and events.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site

151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua 585-394-4922; sonnenberg.org Former home of NYC banking magnate, Frederic Ferris Thompson and his philanthropist wife, Mary Clark Thompson, this impressively furnished 40 room Queen Anne style mansion was built in 1887. Recognized as one of the country’s most magnificent arboretums, the estate’s 50 acres include nine formal gardens, representing many cultures and historic periods, with some of the oldest preserved greenhouses in the northeast. You can also visit the site’s gift shop, cafe, and the Finger Lakes Wine Center for daily wine tastings. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Guided walking tours are available. Check the website for the gardens’ flower blooming schedule. Admission: $14 Adults (18 – 59); $12 Seniors (60 +) or AAA Members (w/valid AAA member card); $7, Military personnel with Military ID, and Students (13 – 17, or college students with valid college ID); $2 Children (4-12); Children 3 and under free.

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Have a Canandaigua Day Enjoy a day at our 50-acre estate! Stroll through our nine formal gardens. Marvel at exotic tropical plants in the greenhouse complex. Tour a 40-room Victorian mansion. Take part in the daily wine tastings at our Finger Lakes Wine Center and guided walking tours.

Please see website or call for calendar of special events.

Open Daily May 1 - October 31 Hours: May 1 - October 31, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Extended Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4922 • www.sonnenberg.org

The Canandaigua Lady

The Canandaigua Lady 2018 Cruise Times Lunch Cruise: 12-2pm Afternoon Excursion: 2:30-4pm Dinner Cruise: 6:30-8:30pm 5-7pm (Fall) Narrated Cruises available May-October by calling (585) 396-7350!

While in the Finger Lakes come to Canandaigua and visit the Ontario County Historical Museum, Your History and Arts Center 2018 Exhibits: Over Here Over There - Ontario County in WW I Local History Exhibit Francis G. Clax MotoMeter Exhibition – Antique Automotive Technology Featuring Special Art Shows by the Ontario County Arts Council: Arts in Bloom to Through July 7th The Lakes - July 21st to October 6th

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Clifton Springs & Phelps Clifton Springs

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ver the years thousands of visitors have come to Clifton Springs to seek the healing benefits of the sulphur springs that run through the village.

Though the various therapies popularized here were based more often on spiritual beliefs than scientific facts, people like Dr. Henry Foster harnessed the power of the springs for use in his sanitarium in the late 1800s. The quaint atmosphere still experienced here is typified by the Victorian-era architecture. Celebrate the town’s heritage at the annual Sulphur Springs Festival, scheduled this year for Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd, with the parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Sulphur Springs Car Show will also take place on Main Street in Clifton Springs on Saturday, June 2.

Howe House Museum (and the 2-story privy)

66 Main St., Phelps (315) 548-4940; phelpsny.com The Phelps Community Historical Society maintains permanent and rotating exhibits, including “The Country Lawyer’s Office,” in the historic, brick Howe House on Main Street. Built in 1869, one of the most interesting features of the house is the unusual two story privy, one of very few examples that still exists in the United States. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wed.-Fri. or by appointment throughout the year.

Foster Cottage Museum

9 E. Main St., Clifton Springs 315-462-7394; fostercottage.org Constructed in 1854 as a social center for Dr. Henry Foster, the front section now serves as a museum for the Clifton Springs Historical Society. Learn about Foster’s sanitarium and its impact on the area, view old photographs of Clifton Springs and admire the home’s period construction. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.-Sat. during the summer.

Main Street Arts

20 West Main St., Clifton Springs 315-462-0210; mainstreetgallery.com Housed in an historic building, Main Street gallery exhibits a wide range of contemporary fine art and craft work by regional and national artists. Hours: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tues.-Sat.

The Springs Integrative Medicine Center & Spa

2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs 315-462-1350; thespringsofclifton.com Relax at The Springs, part of the Clifton Springs Hospital.

Take advantage of the spring’s proven medical, cleansing advantages, along with usual day-spa offerings.

Choose from hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, chiropractic care, classic Chinese medicine, energy therapies, holistic nursing, hypnotherapy, naturopathy and massage therapy, among others. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday) by appointment. They are also open on Saturdays.

Phelps Phelps Annual Sauerkraut Weekend

315-548-8900; www.phelpsny.com/sauerkraut-festival This unique festival celebrates Phelps’ status as one of the world’s largest sauerkraut producers. The festival is a village-wide four day event, which includes the Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes at the Phelps Community Center, Arts in the Park in Methodist Memorial Park on Main Street, Public Market Place in the downtown area, events at the American Legion and, of course, carnival rides and community booths at the carnival site on Ontario St. The 2018 Sauerkraut Weekend takes place Aug. 3-5.

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ocated midway between Syracuse and Binghamton on Route I-81 in a beautiful natural setting at the intersection of the seven valleys sits the thriving city of Cortland. Just a short walk from the SUNY Cortland campus, the downtown business district retains its Victorian heritage. Stroll Main Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shops and cafĂŠs.

COURTHOUSE PARK, Cortland.

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Cortland Attractions 1890 House Museum and Center for the Victorian Arts

37 Tompkins St., Cortland 607-756-7551; the1890house.org Built at the height of the “Gilded Age,” the 1890 House stands as the highlight of Cortland’s Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 30-room mansion features parquet floors, jewel-like stained glass windows, ornate decorative stenciling and oak and cherry woodwork. Step back in time and discover each room decorated as it would have been in 1890 with many original pieces. Summer Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May-Sept.). Admission: Adults $8.00; Seniors, Students, Military $5.00; Children under 10 Free.

Central New York Living History Center

4386 US Route 11, Cortland 607-299-4185; cnylivinghistory.org The Living History Center houses three different museums: The Brockway Truck Preservation Association, Inc., a permanent and rotating collection of antique Brockway Trucks, a company native to Cortland and Homer; The Homeville Museum, with American and local military and railroad history collections from the Civil War era to the present; and Tractors of Yesteryear, a collection of antique agricultural equipment and antique tractors from the Central NY Tractor Club.

Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tues. – Sat. Admission (includes all 3 museums): $10 Adults; Seniors (65+) and AAA members $9; Children 6-18 $5; Museum Members, Active Military and children 5 and under, Free.

Cortland Country Music Park and Campgrounds and New York State Country Music Hall of Fame

1824 State Route 13, Cortland 607-753-0377; cortlandmusicpark.com Known as the “Nashville of the Northeast,” Cortland Country Music park is home to the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, featuring memorabilia from top country singers, including Jack Greene’s suit, Kenny Rogers’ famous white suit, Jeannie C. Riley’s dress, and Tammy Wynette’s $10,000 sequined dress. Visitors can take in a show on the outdoor stage or head for bingo, line dancing, car shows and lots more. The park also features 106 campsites. Visit the website for a complete events calendar. Park admission $8; Membership $15; Spaghetti Dinners $9 & $8; Regular Sat. night and Sun. afternoon dances -- $8 Adults, Children (9-16) $4 & 8 and under free. Hall of Fame Admission & Hours: $3 per person, 9 a.m.4 p.m., Tues.-Fri., Sat. nights and Sun. afternoons.

SUGGETT HOUSE MUSEUM, Cortland.

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Cortland

1890 HOUSE MUSEUM AND CENTER FOR THE VICTORIAN ARTS, Cortland.

Cortland Repertory Theater

6799 Little York Lake Road, Preble 607-753-6161; cortlandrep.org Staged in the charming, turn-of-the-century Pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park on Little York Lake, Cortland Rep’s 2018 summer season includes: “Rough Crossing” (June 6-16); “Saturday Night Fever” (June 20-July7); “Newsies” (July 1128); “Our Town” (August 1-11); “Women in Jeopardy” (August 15-25); and “The Rat Pack Lounge” (August 29-September 8).

Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture

338 McLean Road, Cortland 607-662-4632; limehollow.org Lime Hollow encompasses nearly 430 acres of beautiful rolling hills and shallow glacial valleys with more than 12 miles of open-to-the-public, entrance-fee free trails. Lime Hollow offers a natural-surface, wheelchair-accessible “Trail For All” that leaves directly from the Visitor Center and

continues to various scenic overlooks of nearby Gracie Pond. The Visitor Center Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Tues. - Fri. & noon–4pm, Sat. Trails are available for public use from dawn to dusk, every day of the year, at no charge.

Suggett House Museum, Gift Shop and Kellogg Memorial Research Library

25 Homer Ave., Cortland 607-756-6071; cortlandhistory.com A treasure trove of beautifully curated objects fill this 1882 Italianate home. Explore the furniture styles, interior design and cultural heritage of Cortland County from 1825 to 1900 in its exhibit “At Home: Cortland County Interior Spaces, 1825-1900.” The military exhibit, “Hometown Heroes,” tells the stories of local veterans and displays items from the War of 1812, local regiments of the Civil War and military uniforms from other U.S. wars. Hours: The museum and Research Center are open 1 to 5 p.m., Tues. – Sat. The Gift Shop is open 9:30 a.m. – 5pm, Tues.-Fri. and 1 – 5 p.m., Sat. Admission: Free for members and students; $8 for non-members.

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Fair Haven & Sterling

COLLOCA ESTATE WINERY, FAIR HAVEN

Fair Haven & Sterling Lake Ontario Fun Summer fun hits its stride in Fair Haven and Sterling on the southern shores of Lake Ontario. Both have changed from 19th century shipping centers to vacation communities prized for excellent fishing, swimming, boating and camping.They are part of the Seaway Trail and close to the Lake Ontario wineries that form the Lake Ontario Wine Trail.

Fair Haven & Sterling Area Attractions Chimney Bluffs State Park

7700 Garner Road, Wolcott.

315-594-6770; cnyhiking.com for maps and detailed information.

Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on the Lake Ontario shoreline. You can explore massive earthen spires from above or along the lakeshore, but don’t get too close to the edge of the cliffs as the ground can be unstable. This day-use park has picnic areas, hiking trails and restrooms.

Colloca Estate Winery

14678 West Bay Road, Fair Haven 315-947-2069; colloca.com Colloca’s private 100-acre waterfront estate on the shores of Lake Ontario includes the vineyard, tasting room with gift shop, seasonal outdoor Wine Bar, casual food and live music. Enjoy award-winning wines, estate tours and special events year-round; check the website for event listings.

Fair Haven Beach State Park

14985 State Park Road, Fair Haven 315-947-5205; nysparks.com/parks/12/details.aspx Towering shoreline bluffs and adjoining hilly woodlands frame 1500 feet of beautiful sand beach, including 600 feet of life-guarded swim area. Campgrounds and cabin areas are nestled in the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful and visitors here also enjoy swimming and diving boards, biking, hiking, picnicking, and camping. Boat rentals include rowboats, paddleboats, canoes and kayaks, which are only for use

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on the inland Sterling Pond waterway. The park is open year-round; camping is available April through Oct. (call to reserve sites).

Springbrook Greens State Golf Course

at Fair Haven State Park, 817 Old State Road, Sterling General Information: (315) 947-6115 & Pro Shop: (315) 947-6115 http://nysparks.com/golf-courses/9/details.aspx Springbrook Greens is a picturesque, challenging golfing experience. Facilities include an 18-hole course, driving range, chipping green and putting green. Hours: 7 a.m.-dark.

Sterling Nature Center

End of Jensvolt Road, Sterling. 315-947-6143; 1400 acres with 2 miles of Lake Ontario shore and 5 miles of hiking trails. The Center has a diversity of habitats, public programs, picnic shelter, observation decks, exhibits, gift shop, and a canoe launch into Sterling Creek. Open dawn to dusk.

Sterling Renaissance Festival

15385 Farden Rd., Sterling (800) 879-4446; sterlingfestival.com Sat. July 7-Sunday, August 19, 2018 (weekends only) A perennial favorite in the Finger Lakes, the Sterling Renaissance Festival recreates Warwick, England, in the year 1585. Enjoy more than 100 stage and street performances and interact with the professional actors in their raucous doings at every corner you turn. Artisans and demonstrations, pubs and food round out the picture. Check the website or call for information on ticket offers, themed weekends and season passes.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Fair Haven Boat Parade on the Bay & Independence Day Celebration / June 30-July 4 • Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Sport Fishing Derby (June 30-July 30; loc.org) • Pirate Fest / Aug. 26 • Lake Ontario Food & Wine Festival / June 15 It’s a day of great food and wine overlooking Fair Haven Bay. Seven wineries from the Lake Ontario Wine Trail will convene at Colloca Estate Winery providing you with the opportunity to sample regional wines.

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Explore the lives of the Swan family, their neighbors and servants at this 19th-century mansion.

The gift shop features historicallyinspired and locally made items, as well as souvenirs, history books, and jewelry.

40 Seneca St., Geneva • (315) 789-2554

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Open for guided tours May 1-October 31. Closed Mondays. Call for hours and tour times. 3373 Route 96A, Fayette, 315-789-3848.

Also visit the nearby 19th-century Johnston family homestead, where tile drainage first transformed American agriculture. Open weekends May-October.

3523 East Lake Rd., Fayette, 315-789-3848.

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Geneva History Museum Explore the rich stories of a small American city through exhibits, a Discovery Room, and a research archive.

Closed Sundays. Call for hours.

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Summer 2018 Events Rose Hill Concert Series • June 17, July 15, & August 19 Blues, Brews and BBQ at Rose Hill • June 23 Rose Hill Through the Ages • July 21 Farm Heritage Day at Johnston House • August 11

Summer Exhibits

Medicine and Illness: Health Care in Geneva Geneva and World War I www.genevahistoricalsociety.com • 315-789-5151 Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Geneva, 1257; 1st proof

Geneva

ROSE HILL MANSION, Geneva.

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ocated at the two-mile wide outlet of Seneca Lake, a lake that spans 34 miles south to Watkins Glen,The City of Geneva identifies itself as “the lake trout capital of the world.” Seneca Lake State Park and Lakefront Park offer great opportunities for water activities, summer’s mainstay in Geneva. The Spray Park at Lakefront Park is a special delight for families on hot summer days.

Geneva has two areas recognized as Historic Districts.The first is the South Main Street Pulteney Park Historic District, which runs along South Main Street from Seneca Street south to Conover Street. This district includes the wonderfully colored row houses known as “Rainbow Row.” Go to mainstreet.com for a detailed walking tour of this district. The second district is the Genesee Park Historic District, located entirely within the downtown area and centered on Genesee Park. For more information about the districts, visit geneva.ny.us.

You can also explore the historical properties of the Geneva Historical Society, including Rose Hill Mansion, the Johnston House and the Prouty-Chew House. As you will discover, the region is filled with rich history and stunning architecture.

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Geneva Attractions Belhurst Castle

4069 Rte 14, Geneva 315-781-0201; belhurst.com Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Belhurst Castle overlooks Seneca Lake. You’ll quickly understand why Belhurst was voted “One of the Most Romantic Places in New York State” and one of the country’s “Top 10 Romantic Inns and Resorts.” Rich woodwork, mosaic-tiled fireplaces and beamed cathedral ceilings set the stage for two on-site restaurants, Edgar’s for fine dining and the more casual Stonecutter’s Tavern. Pamper yourself in style at the Isabella Spa and Salon. You can stay the night in one of Belhurst’s beautifully appointed guest rooms in one of three distinct hotels, including chambers in the castle, White Spring Manor and the Vinifera Inn.The Bellhurst Estate Winery is the first of many wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.

Geneva on the Lake

1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva 315-789-7190; genevaonthelake.com A stunning 1914 Italianate villa set on 10 acres of rolling lawns and English style gardens overlooking Seneca Lake, Geneva on the Lake is listed on The National Register of Historic Places. A terrace, formal gardens, classical sculptures and a 70-foot pool and boathouse enhance the old-world charm. Geneva on the Lake has received notable recognition, from the coveted AAA Four-Diamond Award for more than 30 years to being named Number One in three Resorts and Lodges “Top Ten” lists: Top 2014 Summer Romantic Couple Vacations, Top 10 New York Romantic Inns and Hotels and Top 10 Finger Lakes Wedding Venues (resortsandlodges.com). A Wall Street Journal review called the grounds “a garden reminiscent of Versailles.”

Johnston House & Weaver Drain Tile Museum

3523 East Lake Road at Route 96A, Geneva 315-789-3848; genevahistoricalsociety.com Built by Scottish immigrants John and Margaret Johnston in the 1820s, the Johnston House originally sat on a prominent central New York farm. Johnston’s farm

was considered by Cornell University in 1893 to be the “most important agricultural spot in America” because of Johnson’s improved farming techniques. While at the Johnston Farm, visitors will have an opportunity to view the Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun., May 1-Oct. 31. Admission: suggested donation $2 per person. Group Tours are available by reservation.

Lakefront Park & Sprayground

Routes 5&20, Geneva 315-789-1776; visitgenevany.com Need to cool off? Head for Lakefront Park’s Spray Ground.

The Lakefront Park “5&20 Disc Golf Course” has 12 holes and two sets of tees (long and short). Most of the holes are par 3, with a beautiful view of the lake. Holes range in length from 200 ft to 520 ft. Hole 1 starts near the walking path, about 1/4 mile to the east of the main parking lot.

Sneakers are recommended, as the terrain is hilly and sometimes muddy. Parking is available at Lakefront Park lots.

Seneca Lake State Park

1 Lakefront Dr., Geneva 315-789-2331; nysparks.com/parks This park is full of summer fun, including bike and walking paths connected to Lakefront Park, soccer, lacrosse and softball fields, concession stands, a swimming beach open on weekends and holidays, a marina and the popular Spray-Ground and playground open every day. Pavilions, picnic tables and 2 marinas are also available.

General Admission: $7 per car.

Geneva History Museum

543 S. Main St., Geneva 315-789-5151; genevahistoricalsociety.com Operated by the Geneva Historical Society, the museum is housed in the Prouty-Chew House, an 1829 Federal-style building. On permanent display are a children’s Discovery Room and the exhibit “Geneva’s Changing Landscapes,” which explores how the city has been shaped by its environment over the past 300 years. In addition, the museum includes furnished period rooms.

Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. & 12 noon-5 p.m. Sat. Closed Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Admission: $3, suggested donation.

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Geneva

HISTORICAL DISTRICT, Geneva.

SENECA LAKE, Geneva

3373 Route 96A (one mile south of Routes 5&20), near Geneva (315) 789-3848; genevahistoricalsociety.com This architectural gem is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1839, the elegant Greek Revival house was the center of a busy and productive farm. Considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States, the 21 rooms open to the public include servants’ quarters, the children’s playroom, the kitchen, dining room, parlors and rooms outfitted with the home’s original Empire-style furnishings. Enjoy the magnificent view of Seneca

Lake from the front porch and the vista of nearby farmlands. Stop by the Billsboro Winery’s on-site tasting room for a “refined refreshment” after your tour and visit the Rose Hill Mansion’s Carriage House Gift Shop in the Visitors Center.

Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tues.-Sat. & 1-5 p.m., Sun., May 1-Oct. 31; Closed Mondays and July 4. The grounds are open to the public (during daylight hours) but the house may be seen by guided tour only. Tours run once an hour, starting on the half hour. Check the website for schedule details.

Admission: $10, adults; $8, seniors; $6, children 10-18; free, children 9 and under; and $25, family (2 adults and children 10-18 years old in the same household).

Rose Hill Mansion

Experience Belhurst

a premier getaway destination in the heart of the finger lakes Beautifully-appointed accommodations, exceptional food and drink at Edgar’s Steakhouse, comfortable lake-front dining at Stonecutters restaurant, award-winning wines at Belhurst Estate Winery and Gift Shop, and indulgent relaxation services at Isabella Spa~Salon.

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Auburn …the Heart of the Finger Lakes 2018 Events

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Inspiration: A Festival of Nature and the Arts – Sterling Nature Center

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A day at the Rookery – Sterling Nature Center

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Prison City Ramblers Car Show – Emerson Park

Fireworks – Emerson Park All About Bats – Sterling Nature Center

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Fireworks – Rain Date

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24-25 Owl Prowl – Sterling Nature Center

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12/09 Old Fashioned Christmas Open House – Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Karpinski Educational Center

26-28 Remember the Big 6 Picnic, County Fair, Youth Fair -Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Karpinski Educational Center

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Union Springs & Springport

service oakwood mplete Auto Repaircenter • • • • • • •

Complete Auto Repair 15 Bay Facility Wheel Alignments Custom Exhaust Systems Heavy Duty Towing Quality Service Since 1973 RV Service

Bay Facility eel Alignments 24- Hour towing and stom Exhaust Systems emergency road service avy Duty Towing ality Service Since 1973 Service rte. 326, Auburn

Between Auburn & Union springs

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Book Your Wedding & Events for The Banquet Room • Goats Fancy Chickens • Picnic Area Wine Tastings Taking Reservations for Weddings

315.889.5184 4- Hour Towing and ergency Road Service Winery • Orchard Store

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Rte. 326 Auburn

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Route 90 Union Springs

889-7636

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Marinas

HIBISCUS HARBOR ~A Family Marina~ “Finger Lakes Finest!”

Off of Route 90, just north of the Village of Union Springs--see sign!

(315) 889-5086 or (315) 889-5008 www.tradeayacht.com

A FULL SERVICE MARINA

250 Boat Slips, Fully Stocked Ships Store, Full Service Maintenance, Tennis Courts, In-ground Pool, Picnic Area & much more!

Serving great meals at “The Wheelhouse” PRE-OWNED BOAT SALES

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Tioga County

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New York State Thruway

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Brewerton Euclid

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Skaneateles …Village by the Lake Central New York’s Finest

Gourmet Cookware Store

GREAT SHOWER & WEDDING GIFTS!

a visitor’s paradise any time of year.

A lakeside village filled with shoppes, great restaurants, an award-winning spa, year round swimming and ice skating and unmatched natural beauty.

Just 25 minutes from Syracuse, and 10 minutes from Auburn on Historic Route 20.

For a FREE visitor’s guide contact Skaneateles Chamber (315) 685-0552 www.skaneateles.com

EVERYTHING FOR THE COOK! • All-Clad Cookware • Cookbooks • Gourmet Food • Swiss Diamond • Cuisinart • Aprons • Gadgets • KitchenAid • Wüsthof Cutlery • Local & Gluten-Free Products

CELEBRATING OUR 26TH YEAR!!

Free Gift Wrapping • Open 7 Days • We Ship Special Orders 59 E. Genesee St. • Skaneateles, NY 13152 • (315) 685-5803

Finger Lakes Artists 1860 – 2017 John Barrow Frank Barney George L. Clough William Bruce Walter Launt Palmer

5 E. Genesee St., Suite #2 Skaneateles 315-685-8758 sjmoorefineartgallery.com Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18,Skaneateles Glossy, 1263; 1st Proof

Nothing fancy, just good seafood!

No trip to the Finger Lakes is complete without a visit to Doug's Fish Fry. Handcrafted • Gourmet Chocolate Free Samples • Viewing Window Into Production

“See the Chocolate Magic!”

CNY’S LARGEST CHOCOLATE MAKER 3774 Lee Mulroy Road, Marcellus 5 minutes from Skaneateles (take NY 20 East to NY 175 East)

(315) 673-4098 • www.chocolatepizza.com 8 Jordan Street, Downtown Skaneateles (315) 685-3288 www.dougsfishfry.com

NOT FAMOUS SINCE 1982

Featured On

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Skaneateles …Village by the Lake 18 W. GENESEE ST., SKANEATELES

685-8804

The Shop Where Pets Are Welcome Everything For Your Best Friend!

Large Selection of

Food,Treats,Toys, Collars, Leads, Bedding, Life Jackets, and Much More!

62 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles 315-685-4849

The Vegetable And Fruits of Summer Plus Cheese, Meat, Flowers and Baked Goods

Buy Local From Local

FIND OUR MENU AT:

valentinespizza.com CHECK OUT OUR PIZZA & WINGS SPECIALS!

FAST DELIVERY

White & White Antiques & Fine Art, Inc. In the Village • 315-685-7733

Thursday 3:30 to 6:30 Saturday 10 to 1

Austin Pavilion

(on Jordan St, north of Village Center)

315-727-9320 Don’t forget the pet sitter gift!!!

www.townofskaneateles.com

We’re right on the water & like boats but we also trade in fine art, furniture, folk art, & accessories – 1650-1960’s.

We do appraisals & estate downsizing dispersals.

Home Of Retail Therapy

Soft and Hard Ice Cream

FRESH HADDOCK

Sandwiches & Dinners

Experience the Whimsy to the Elegant And now all the wonderful treasures of The Kinder Garden under one roof

We look forward to your next visit.

Homemade Soups, Chili, Salads Hofmann Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs

World Famous Skan-Ellus Burger Eat In or Take Out!

Open: Sun. - Thurs. 11am-9:30 pm

2 East Genesee St., Skaneateles, New York

(315) 685-5454

Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm Located 1 mile east of Skaneateles Corner of Routes 175 and U.S. 20 east

(315) 685-8280

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Skaneateles …Village by the Lake Cruise & CHRISTMAS DineNOT JUST The ANYMORE! May 12 - October 1

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White Sleigh

Become a Fan on Facebook!

Skaneateles Lake Sleigh White E. Genesee Erie Canal24near SyracuseSt., Skaneateles • 315.685.8414

(315) 685-7558

BOAT RENTALS

4223 East Genesee Street Road Skaneateles, New York 13152 Located on State Route 20, 1 mile from downtown Skaneateles

(315) 685-6056 or 1-800-396-7719 info@whisperingwindsmotel.com www.whisperingwindsmotel.com

• Power • Sail • Pontoon • Kayak/Canoe • Weekly/Long Term Rentals

“With a fresh presence, Whispering Winds Motel provides you all the modern amenities with the quaint feel of the 1950’s. As the new owners, we look forward to meeting and serving you!”

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Our New Location

 Apparel  Jewelry  Scarves

Dinner Cruise • Sightseeing Lunch • U.S. Mailboat Sunday Dinner Special Dinosaur BBQ Lunch & Dinner

 Funky

Socks

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Book your party cruise now!

Reception • Reunion • Shower Company Event Great venue. Great value.

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24 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles

315-685-8500 midlakesnav.com

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Book online!

~ Open to the Public ~ ~ Weekend Dining ~ ~ Pub & Dining Room ~ ~ Reception & Banquet Facility ~ ~ Outdoor Ceremonies ~ ~ Simple Country Elegance ~ Steaks • Seafood Pasta Homemade Desserts

315-636-8299 Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18,Skaneateles - Glossy, 1273; 1st proof

2819 Route 174 - Marietta, New York

www.mariettahouse.com

Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Skaneateles Glossy, 1310; 1st proof

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Skaneateles …Village by the Lake • Clean, comfortable and cost effective • Outdoor swimming pool • Refrigerator and microwave in every room • Free wi-fi • Extended stay rates available

Finger Lakes On Tap 35 Fennell Street 315.685.9600

62 Beers on Tap, Finger Lakes Wines, and 1911 Ciders Flights, Pints, and Growlers

Full menu served from open to close www.FingerLakesOnTap.com

Just one mile from the Village of Skaneateles

4239 East Genesee Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021 (315) 685-5751 • www.skaneatelesinn.com

Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18,Skaneateles Glossy, 1261; 2nd proof

Snake Oil Glassworks Inc. 4251 Jordan Road Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-5091 Handblown glass vases, bowls, paperweights, Christmas balls, and more Thursday and Friday 12-6pm Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm 2 miles north of Skaneateles on Jordan Road

www.snakeoilglassworks.com

Lockwood Lavender Farm • Pick Your Own Lavender • Stroll Through Fragrant Fields • Browse The Lavender Market

Open June – July

Saturday, Sunday & Monday • 10am – 5pm 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY www.lockwoodfarm.blogspot.com

Quality Goods Since 1961 Over 100 Brand Names, Including:

Open 7 Days A Week 14 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles • (315) 685-7389

Heart ‘n Hand Bakery & Pie Shop

Open Tuesday - Saturday

(315) 685-5886 • www.heartnhandpies.com 2 miles north of village on Rte 321, Skaneateles, NY Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Skaneateles Glossy, 1315; 1st proof

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Skaneateles …Village by the Lake A Full Service Marina Pontoon Boat Rentals • Kayaks & Paddle Board Rentals • Marina Supplies Stand up Pedal Boards Available • Gas & Oil at the Dock • Ship’s Store • Propane Soda • Ice • Snacks • Water Toys • Summer Boat Storage & Service

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(315) 685-8600

1382 U.S Route 20 Skaneateles, NY 13152

315-685-5095 • visit us at: www.Skanmarina.com 1938 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

Real Estate Services

(315) 685-0111

28 E Genesee Street, SkanEatElES, nY 13152

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Visit

The Inn Between Restaurant

Classic Dining in a Country Setting since 1972 Award Winning Culinary Team Local Food, Local Wine, Local Art

2290 W. Genesee Turnpike (Rt.5) Camillus N.Y. 13031

www.inn-between.com â&#x20AC;˘ (315) 672-3166 for reservations

Looking for a LocaL getaway weekend?

Located in the rolling hills of Otisco: year-round rustic elegance in a country lodge. Modern one and two bedroom suites surround a common party space that can accommodate a catered event. Heated pool and hot tub.

315-748-3977

applecountryretreat.com

not your typicaL B&B.

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Cross Lake Inn & Marina

B . A . C . Helicopters Helicopter Rides & Instruction

AIRCRAFT

enstrom F28F

SEATING

pilot + 2 passengers

Great visibility for sight seeing, very smooth for photography or video!

NOW OFFERING

helicopter Flight instructions • aerial photography and rides available at Wedding receptions, Fairs and large Gatherings

Banquet Facility Available for Event Rental Cabin Rentals • Boat Slip Rentals Transient Docks • Gas Available 24/7

WHY WAIT for someday to learn to fly helicopters? NOW is the time!

Easy access via the NYS Canal System

81 Fire Lane 18, Cato, NY

Gift certificates available that you can present as a gift to someone who always wanted a helicopter ride!

Serving the helicopter community of New York State for

Williamson-sodus airport 5502 Route 104 Suite 3, Williamson, NY phone: (585) 330-3841 email: rotordocny@verizon.net

(315) 626-6718

25 YEARS! www.bac-helicopters.com

www.crosslakeinnandmarina.com

Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Glossy General, 1365; 3rd Proof

Water Park, Zip Line, Go Carts and Mini Golf

Bounce Houses, Tables, Chairs, Tents, Catering, Free Set-up and Delivery

Weddings, Banquets, Clam Bakes, Company Picnics, Reunions and Birthday Parties

Your Vison, Your Event, Your Memory

Birthday Parties and Group Discounts Available

Comfortably seasts 400 guests

Chestnut Event Services 21 Wilcox Rd, Fulton 315-598-8016

315-559-0444 chestnutevents.com

21 Wilcox Rd, Fulton 315-598-8016

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Homer

ELIZABETH BREWSTER HOUSE, Homer.

Homer

W

hether your interests lie in shopping, history, the arts or just having some good old-fashioned fun, the village of Homer can accommodate any Finger Lakes vacation itinerary. The Village Green in the center of town is a hub of summer activities, from Wednesday evening summer concerts to the weekly Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays and the annual Holiday in Homer Festival in mid-July.

Homer Attractions National Historic District

Stroll through a self-guided tour of the Homer Village National Historic District. Beautiful historic homes showcase charming, well-preserved architecture, consisting of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and other styles, which enhance the beauty of this warm village. Visit homer.org for information.

The Village Green

What really draws the community together is its old-fashioned Village Green. It is the hub for all sorts of summer goings-on, including: band concerts on Wednesday evenings (7-8 p.m.), a farmers market held on Saturdays (9 a.m.-1 p.m., May-Oct.), and Firemen Field Days & Annual Bluegrass on the Green (June 1-3).

Homer Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts was established in 2003 and offers a

variety of classes in dance, music, visual arts and beer making. The Center for the Arts also presents community theater programs and concert series with nationally known and regional performers.

June 1: Howlin’ Brothers, a Nashville-based string band. 8 p.m.

July 15: Brett Dennen, singer-songwriter. 8 p.m.

Homer Summer Events Summer Concerts on the Green

Free performances held Wednesday evenings during the summer months on the Village Green, Main Street.

Farmers’ Market

Held May through October on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the Village Green, Main Street.

July 4: Homer’s annual public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence will take place on Monday, July 4th, at 10 a.m. at the Center for the Arts. All are invited.

July 21: 37th Annual Holiday in Homer. One of Cortland

County’s oldest arts and crafts festivals, Holiday in Homer is an event held on the church green in downtown Homer, featuring more than 125 artisans and crafters, great food, live music, horse drawn wagon rides, quilt show, library book sale, live radio broadcasts, and much more. Plenty of parking nearby and free shuttle buses running to town parking lots.

Sponsored by the Homer Congregational Church. For more information visit holidayinhomer.org.

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Homer … the Hidden Jewel You Don’t Have to Take a Vacation From Your Healthcare Routine Pain, Headaches, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Weight Loss, Allergies, Detoxification, and more.

Main Street Acupuncture is owned and operated by Stephanie Koslowski LAC. Acupuncture is a wonderful physical medicine for those who are ready to steer away from pharmaceuticals and the side effects of them.

Home Furnishings & Gifts

Call or schedule online today!

Owner: Stephanie Fox Phone: 607-756-0750 Fax: 607-756-0967 Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main Street Homer, NY

Insurance is Accepted

6 N. Main St • Homer, NY 13077 Phone: (607) 218-2048 • www.littlemissacupuncture.com

17 South Main St. Homer, NY 13077 607-543-4568

Hours

QUALITY FAMILY CLOTHING SINCE 1951

Sunday: Noon – 8pm Monday- Thursday: 11am- 9pm Friday- Saturday: 11am- 10pm

Men’s Boys’ Women’s Girls’ Clothing

2 North Main Street Homer, NY 13077 (607) 299-4999

Time Tested Recipes & Classic Cocktails dasherscornerpub.com

(607) 749-3314

www.homermensandboys.com Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Homer Pages, 2009; 1st proof

9-11 South Main Street Homer, NY 13077

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Homer … the Hidden Jewel Bridal Barn

www.bridalbarnhomer.com

72 S. Main St., Homer, NY 13077 PH: 607-749-4900

Jodi Terwilliger Bridal Stylist & Consultant 607-745-6180 jodimariejodi@yahoo.com

center4art.org A FUN PLACE TO SHOP

Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar Specialty Store

Free Tastings • Gift Ideas Customer Service 2 W. Market Street

Corning, NY 14830 • 607.963.1406

186 Front Street

Owego, NY 13827 • 607.687.8076

1708 Vestal Parkway E.

Vestal, NY 13850 • 607.748.2546

Bob & Wendy Oppenheim

25 N. Main Street Homer, NY 13077 • 607.749.7000

email: crystalcityevoo@aol.com www.crystalcityoliveoil.com

STYLISTS: Megan Williams Isabella Caruso Candace Latta Alexis Stauber Diane Malchak Jodi Terwilliger

We are now at: 11 N Main St, Homer, NY 13077

607-749-7900

VILLAGE FOOD MARKET Home Of The Best Sub Sandwich Fresh Produce • Fresh Daily Cut Meat Low Price Groceries

GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE!

Sunday

8am - 8pm

Monday thru Saturday

10 S West St, Homer, NY 13077

8am - 9pm 7 South Main Street, Homer

Mon. - Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm

607-749-3311

(607) 749-2334

Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Homer Pgs., 2026; 1st proof

Vacationer 2018, 05/20/18, Homer Pgs., 2022; 1st proof

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Water, Wine and Wings!

WATER: Located at the southern tip of Keuka Lake, Hammondsport is a charming, low-key village just right for a stress-free summer get-away. Home to the Finger Lakes Boating Museum, water views are never far from sight. Shops in town (with names like Lime Berry, Scandia House, Browsers and Keuka Artisan Bakery), antique stores, nearby wineries and breweries, great museums and plenty of opportunities for beach and water activities offer visitors the choices that led Budget Travel magazine readers to name Hammondsport “America’s Coolest Small Town.”

WINE: Hammondsport’s first nickname was “The Wine Village,” as it became a center for the New York Wine industry and one of the oldest continuous makers of wine in the United States. It began in 1829 when the Rev. William Bostwick successfully cultivated Catawba and Isabella vines behind his rectory to produce communion wine. In 1860, Charles Champlin founded Pleasant Valley Wine Company, which became the first federally licensed winery in America. Today you can visit Pleasant Valley’s original stone buildings, now the home of the Great Western Winery and Visitors Center. More than a dozen wineries surround Keuka Lake and comprise the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Several iconic wineries, including award-winning Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars, Bully Hill Vineyards Winery and Heron Hill Winery, are minutes from Hammondsport.

WINGS: Known as the Cradle of Aviation, Hammondsport is home to the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. American motorcycle designer, manufacturer and recognized expert on gasoline engines, Glenn Hammond Curtis resided in Hammondsport. He was the first person to introduce aviation into the public eye when he flew his “JuneBug” over Keuka Lake on July 4, 1908. Curtiss is also known as the “Father of Naval Aviation,” and for many other pioneering inventions he created in Hammondsport.

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Hammondsport Attractions Champlin Beach

State Route 54, Hammondsport; 607-569-3700.

A nice public park with a sandy beach and beautiful lake views, the entrance to Champlin Beach is off SR 54 about 1000 feet north of the light as you leave Hammondsport (intersection of SR 54 and 54A). There is a defined swimming area, a large dock, picnic tables, and charcoal grills. During July and August, paddle boards and kayaks are available to rent.

Depot Park Water Street, Hammondsport

On the shores of Keuka Lake, Depot Park was once home to the Bath & Hammondsport Railroad. It is a pretty spot with public docks and swimming (when lifeguards are on duty). Enjoy concerts and special events in the summertime.

Finger Lakes Boating Museum

8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport 607-569-2222; flbm.org Housed in the former Taylor Winery, the Museum Collection has grown to more than 115 boats built by many of the 40+ commercial builders identified to date as having built boats throughout the Finger Lakes Region during the last century. Created and staffed by antique boat enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation of boat building and history, displays are created from the collections, which include everything from canoes and rowboats to outboards, outboard runabouts, inboards, iceboats, sailboats and artifacts. Check the website for a listing of classes and workshops.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Admission: Adult, $7; members and youth, free.

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Glenn H. Curtiss Museum

8419 State Route 54 , Hammondsport 607-569-2160; glennhcurtissmuseum.org Experience the early days of aviation! The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum is home to hundreds of priceless artifacts relating to both early aviation and local history. Museum visitors will see a full-scale reproduction of the first naval aircraft, as well as a 1912 “Pusher,” a 1913 “Model E” flying boat, a 1917 “Jenny,” a 1919 “Seagull” flying boat, and a 1927 “Robin.” Also on display are antique bicycles, toys, tools, boats, motorcycles, fire equipment, home furnishings, and much more. Museum & Museum Store Hours: May-October: 9 a.m-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. , Sun. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8.00; Students (7-18) $7; Children (6 and under), Free; Family Rate $30.00; Free onsite parking.

FINGER LAKES BOATING MUSEUM, Hammondsport.

Ithaca Attractions

Dewitt Mall

Hilton Garden Inn

N. Tioga St.

N. Cayuga St.

E. Buffalo St.

E. Seneca St.

Dewitt Mall

215 North Cayuga St., Ithaca 607-273-6464; thedewittmall.com If you love shopping and browsing unique places, the Dewitt Mall is a treasure trove of specialty shops from books, antiques, musical instruments, clothing, locally made arts and gifts, fresh produce daily, restaurants and beauty treatments. The century-old building, which has been a mall almost as long as it had been a school, still has a lot of its original character and is a cornerstone of Ithaca’s vibrant downtown. Nearby, more shops, galleries, restaurants and street vendors line the downtown Ithaca Common’s brick-paved, closed-totraffic walkways.

Ithaca Discovery Trail

discoverytrail.com Ithaca’s Discovery Trail is a collaboration of educational and fun family attractions located within Ithaca or an easy drive from downtown. Visit the website for hours, admission and special events information and to download a map of the trail. Members of the trail include: • CAYUGA NATURE CENTER: Explore 120 acres of fields, 5 miles of scenic trails, see ponds and gorges, then climb high into the forest canopy in a very cool six-story tree house. Location: 1420 Taughannock Blvd. (Route 89), Ithaca. Info: 607-273-6260; cayuganaturecenter.org

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• JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART: A premier college art gallery housed in an iconic I.M. Pei-designed building, the Johnson Museum contains more than 30,000 works in its permanent Asian, African, European and American collections. Location: 114 Central Avenue at University Avenue, Cornell University, Ithaca. Info: 607-255-6464; museum.cornell.edu • CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY: A 220-acre sanctuary featuring more than four miles of trails winding through various bird and wildlife habitats, a 10-acre pond, the gallery of bird art and Macaulay Sound Library, which is the world’s largest natural sound archive. Location: 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca.

Info: 607-254-BIRD (2473); birds.cornell.edu • CORNELL BOTANICAL GARDENS: A 35-acre site featuring 12 specialty gardens, including herbs, flowers, vegetables, rock garden plants, rhododendrons, perennials, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, vines, container gardens and plants with winter interest. Location: One Plantations Road, Cornell University, Ithaca. Info: 607-255-2400; cornellbotannicalgardens.org • MUSEUM OF THE EARTH: Home to one of America’s largest fossil collections. Walk among shell and fossil remains from thousands of years ago, including enormous mastodon and whale skeletons. Location: 1259 Trumansburg Road (Route 96), Ithaca. Info: 607-273-6623; museumoftheearth.org • SCIENCENTER: More than 250 touchable exhibits in four full-sized exhibit galleries. Kids will love the hands-on theme of the museum, the outdoor science park, live boa constrictor, a walk-in camera and funhouse mirrors. Location: 601 First St., Ithaca.

Info: 607-272-0600; sciencenter.org • TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY: A treasure trove of regional history with traveling exhibits, a research library and a vast photo collection with more than 100,000 images. Free Internet access and unlimited wifi. Location: 101 East Green St., Ithaca. Info: 607-272-4557; tcpl.org

Call today & enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake combined with tastings at some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes!

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ENFIELD FALLS IN ROBERT H. TREMAN STATE PARK, Ithaca.

Ithaca

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Ithaca

A smart choice

I

thaca, located on the southern end of Cayuga Lake and home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, is known as a hip, progressive and fun place for both young and old. You will find plenty to do, from academics and museums, to great shopping, imaginative restaurants, spectacular waterfalls and natural beauty.

Glaciers 15,000 years ago carved a playground of waterfalls and gorges you can enjoy today right in Ithaca or in four state parks within five miles of town.Taughannock Falls State Park’s namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast, plunging 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Frommer’s ranks the fabulous swimming hole at the bottom of 115-foot-tall Enfield Falls in Robert H. Treman State Park as one of the Top Ten Swimming Holes in the United States. Go to visitithaca.com, and parks.ny.gov for details and more locations.

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Ithaca

Dewitt Mall A D E S T I N AT I O N

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Ithaca

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Jordan, Elbridge & Camillus Rolling Wheels Raceway

8310 Grant Avenue Road, Elbridge 315-863-5509; rollingwheelsracewaypark.com Dubbed “The Fast Track,” Rolling Wheels Raceway Park is the fastest dirt track in Central New York. Established in 1976, it has been a DIRT car staple of high profile events such as the World of Outlaws and the family favorite, All-Star Weekend. For 2018 schedule and ticket info, visit the website or call.

Camillus Attractions Camillus Erie Canal Park

CARPENTER’S BROOK FISH HATCHERY, Elbridge.

Elbridge and Jordan Attractions Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery

1672 Route 321, Elbridge 315-689-9367; onondagacountyparks.com Originally developed as a joint venture between Onondaga County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under a Works Project Administration Grant, Carpenter’s Brook has been in continuous operation since 1938 and produces and stocks more than 80,000 brook, brown and rainbow trout annually.

Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

June 2: Family Fishing Day July 16-27: Grandparent/Grandchild Fishing Days

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 51

NYS Route 31 West, Jordan; eriecanal.org Built in 1847, Erie Canal Lock No. 51 is located approximately two miles west of the Village of Jordan, on the north side of Route 31. It is a double-chamber lock, with the south chamber double-length on the west (foot) end. An informational kiosk provides history and photos. Picnic tables and benches are on site for public use. See the original lock tenders house now located on Chapel Street in Jordan.

Wheeler's

5750 Devoe Road, Camillus 315-672-5110; eriecanalcamillus.com Just down the road from Elbridge, the Camillus Erie Canal Park offers 10-miles of wooded walking paths, boat rides along the canal, the Sims Store Museum, the Steam Engine Exhibit (a fully-restored late 19th century steam-powered power plant) and the restored Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct.

The Park is among the winners of the Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence. Admission is free. Park hours: daily, yearround. Museum hours: Noon-4 p.m., Sat., year-round. Canal boat tours: 1-5 p.m. Sun., May-Oct. Dinner cruises, 6p.m., Wed., July-Aug. (reservations required, call 315-487-7895).

Camillus Wilcox Octagon House

5420 West Genesse St., Camillus 315-488-7800; octagonhouseofcamillus.org The Wilcox Octagon House, built in 1856 according to the trend-setting ideas of journalist and phrenologist Orson Fowler, is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. It is one of the few left in the Eastern United States that has been restored. Unique to this house is the central staircase that travels through five floors and up 62 stairs to the cupola where you can view all of Camillus. Hours: 1-5 p.m., Sun., April-Dec.

Movie Tavern

180 Township Blvd., Camillus 315-758-1678; movietavern.com Movie Tavern combines the enjoyment of big screen movies with an in-theater dining experience. Settle in to a comfortable recliner, order food and drink from a “chef-driven menu,” and then enjoy a movie. Check the website for movie schedule.

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Lansing & North Lansing

BAKER’S ACRES North Lansing.

Lansing/North Lansing

L

ocated on the Eastern shore of Cayuga Lake, Lansing is a small town close to Ithaca, and is popular site for water activities and summer fun. Check out the parks, marinas and water sport locations.

Lansing/North Lansing Attractions Baker’s Acres

1104 Auburn Road, North Lansing (on Rte. 34 between Ithaca and Auburn); 607-533-4653; bakersacres.net Discover 20 different display gardens, which will show you what different conditions – from rocky to wet and shady and more – require to be successful gardens. When you buy a 4-inch pot of perennials to plant, for example, you can go see what it will look like after it’s planted and grows to size. Baker’s Acres offers an extensive selection of unusual perennials; they are one of the largest herb and perennial growers in Central New York.They also offer annuals, everlastings, trees, shrubs, apples, cider, garden supplies and gifts.Visit the website for summer hours and schedule of gardening workshops offered throughout the summer, or send your e-mail to info@bakersacres.net to be included on their newsletter e-mailings.

Paddle-N-More

Two locations: Meyer’s Point in Lansing & Taughannock Falls State Park in Ithaca 607- 441-6773; paddlenmore.com Get out on the water! Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available for rental from Paddle-N-More.All rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted.

All renters must see a Paddle Shop employee to sign a liability and rental agreement. Parents of youth between the ages of 16 and 17 can sign the Rental Agreement and send it with their child to either the Myers Park or Taughannock Falls State Park locations. Parents must be on site to sign for children 15 and under. Check the website or call for rental fee and workshop (Kite School, Paddling Camps, Sup Yoga) information. Hours: 10 a.m.6 p.m., daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day.

Myers Park on Cayuga Lake

607-533-7388; lansingrec.com Located in the southern part of the Town of Lansing off of Route 34B, this park has 31 acres of grass-covered, tree-shaded land,

LUDLOWVILLE FALLS Town of Lansing.

with extensive Cayuga Lake frontage. Pavilions, picnic tables and barbecue grills are scattered throughout the park grounds.

Camping is available in a designated area.There is a large boat marina and three paved launching ramps where boats may be put into the water for a small fee.The park is routinely patrolled. A swimming area (with lifeguards on duty), playground, volleyball net, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and vending machines are available.

Marina at Myers Park

607-533-7388; lansingrec.com The Marina at Myers Park provides boat slip rental, dry dock storage and boat launching facilities. Reservations may be made by calling the Lansing Parks & Recreation Department office.

Visa/MasterCard/Discover are accepted. Call ahead to make reservations.

Salt Point

Myers Road, Lansing (north of Myers Park).

Explore 34 scenic acres of Cayuga Lake shoreline. Hike the trails, take in beautiful lake views, native plants, a rainbow of wildflowers, and colorful butterflies. Bring a picnic, fishing gear, and binoculars. See bluebirds, ducks, Great Blue Herons, and many more birds. Over 230 bird species have been recorded in the Salt Point vicinity since 2012. Ospreys are a major draw at Salt Point. Walk out to the Salt Point osprey platform and observe these magnificent birds and their nests.

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Marcellus Marcellus

M

arcellus is located at the east end of the Finger Lakes District. The area’s high hills, deep valleys, lake and streams, make the town remarkably scenic. Discover friendly shops on Main Street and head to Marcellus Park and Baltimore Woods Nature Center for peaceful places to relax, have a picnic, hike, walk and just be outdoors. Nine Mile Creek, a noted trout stream, is one of the most popular fishing sites in the county.

Originally part of the Onondaga Nation, Marcellus was named a township in the former Central New York Military Tract and first settled by outsiders in 1794.

Marcellus Attractions Baltimore Woods Nature Center

4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus 315-673-1350; baltimorewoods.org Located on over 180 acres of land including woodlands, fields and streams, Baltimore Woods has over 6 miles of trails for hiking.

Pick up trail maps at the John A.Weeks Interpretive Center and at the outdoor kiosk. Hours: Trails are open dawn to dusk every day with parking in upper or lower lots.The Interpretive Center is open 9 a.m.- 4p.m., Mon.-Fri. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. Closed Sundays and major holidays. No admission fee. Free parking.

Marcellus Free Library

32 Maple St., Marcellus 315-673-3221; marcelluslibrary.org

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Calley’s Hardware

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The Alvord House Restaurant “The Oldest Family Restaurant and Bar in Marcellus”

Lunches Daily 11-2; Dinner 4:30-9 Tuesday Wing Night 5 PM - 10 PM Friday Night Specials

Fish Sandwich, FF, Coleslaw Available Homemade Soup

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MARCELLUS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Marcellus.

Looking for a great place to cool off and slow down? The eco-friendly Marcellus Library is located by the Upper Crown Mill Development and offers books, public use Internet computers, five tablets and five laptops for public use, a self-service coffee bar and fun activities. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.-Thur.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.; 1-5 p.m., Sun.

Martisco Station Railway Museum

5085 Martisco Road, Marcellus; www.cnynrhs.org/Martisco.html Martisco Museum is a restored former New York Central Railroad station listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a two story Victorian brick structure constructed in 1870. The first floor is reminiscent of a small town railroad station. The second floor contains many railroad exhibits.The station is located on the Finger Lakes Railway, formerly the Auburn branch of the New York Central. Hours: 1-5 p.m., Sun., May- Oct.

Nine Mile Creek

Visit fishonondagacounty.com for a map of access points.

Nine Mile Creek begins it’s 22 mile flow at Otisco Lake and flows north through the villages of Marcellus and Camillus, before draining it’s cold water into Onondaga Lake (just west of the New York State Fairgrounds). The middle section has the most cold water influence, and has some of the best trout habitat.With the recent addition of stream improvements this section has become even more fertile. With 5 miles of public fishing rights (PFR) and 5 designated parking areas the middle valley section of the creek is most popular.

Nightingale Mills

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Marcellus was probably named a Roman general, by a clerk interested in the Classics. Many other town names in the Finger Lakes and Central New York were also derived from Classic sources (Ithaca, Homer, and more).

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Moravia & Groton

FILLMORE GLEN STATE PARK, Moravia.

Moravia & Groton

M

oravia is located at the southern end of Owasco Lake.

At the village edge is Fillmore Glen State Park with nature trails, campsites, picnic pavilions and a replica of the log cabin in which native son, U.S. President Millard Fillmore, was born. The village boasts a variety of examples of 19th and 20th century architecture, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fillmore Auto Show & Flea Market is the summer’s big event, taking place this year 2018 on Sept. 2 (Labor Day Sunday).

Moravia Attractions Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society and Museum

14 W. Cayuga St., Moravia 315-497-3906; colhs.org The Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society (COLHS) is committed to preserving the history and heritage of the Moravia area and to presenting information and items belonging to the 13th president of the United States of America, Millard Fillmore, who was born in the Moravia area.

The society’s collections, research center and gift shop are housed in the “History House.” Hours: 9 a.m.-Noon on Mondays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays; call ahead to make sure volunteers are on site.

Fillmore Glen State Park

1686 State Route 38, Moravia; 315-497-0130; https://parks.ny.gov/parks/157/details.aspx Home to some of the Finger Lakes’ most spectacular gorge and waterfall views, Fillmore Glen offers swimming, picnic tables and pavilions, cabins, a campground with tent and trailer sites, hunting, fishing in Owasco Lake, nature trail hiking and a playground. The park’s hiking trails offer dense

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forest, five waterfalls and a botanically rich glen. Take a dip in the stream-fed swimming pool or fish the Owasco Lake inlet. The park also features a replica of the log cabin in which U.S. President Millard Fillmore was born nearby. Visitors are advised to contact the park office before your visit to confirm swimming is open. Call or check the website for details about camping fees and reservations.

Jennings Department Store

147 Main St., Moravia; 315-497-1341.

Known as the “Old Store,” Jennings Department Store was established in 1860 by Henry Jennings. For more than 150 years, Jennings has offered clothing, footwear and other goods in a uniquely nostalgic setting. You will find a great selection of Carhartt items.

Powers Library

29 Church St., Moravia.

315-497-1955; powerslibrary.org Established in 1880 as a legacy of Dr. Cyrus Powers, this library is reputed to be the oldest, continuously occupied Free Association Library building in New York. In 2005, it was honored with the Preservation League of New York State’s prestigious “Excellence in Preservation Award” for its renovation and addition to the library. Hours: 1-7 p.m., Mon. & Wed.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues. & Fri.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.

South Shore Marina

2810 Fireline 1, off Route 38, Moravia 315-497-3006; ssmonowasco.com South Shore Marina services Owasco Lake, one of the best fishing lakes in central New York. Owasco Lake offers excellent fishing for: Lake, Brown, and Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Walleye, Carp, and Pan Fish. The Marina offers boat rentals on Owasco Lake, boat repairs, boat supplies, fishing supplies, bait, tackle, and a deli/snack bar.

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Moravia & Groton Groton Attractions Northeast of Ithaca and just south of Moravia, Groton has a picturesque, historic downtown with restaurants, shops and plenty of small-town charm. Groton Olde Home Days, every August, is the town’s signature summer event (Aug. 23-25, 2018).

Benn Conger Inn

FILLMORE GLEN STATE PARK, Moravia.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

14 Church St., Moravia 315-497-1171; episcopalchurch.org Bishop John Henry Hobart, founder of Hobart College, consecrated this early 1820s Episcopal Church. Millard Fillmore, 13th president of the U.S., was married here. The simple exterior gives no indication of the stunning wood-carved interior and its eighteen elegant, hand-carved oak statues from Hans Meyer’s Bavarian workshop in Oberammergau, Germany. Charles S. Hall of the Roycroft, an Arts and Crafts movement community in East Aurora, NY, did the remaining carvings in the chancel, the panels, pulpit, lectern, and the top to the baptismal font. Visitors are welcome.

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215 Main St., Groton; 607-898-4162 A hometown staple, this bakery offers fresh baked goods daily, including cookies, pastries, and muffins. Bun Appetit is a good place to grab a sandwich.

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112 E. Cortland St., Groton; 607- 898-5055; grotonpubliclibrary.net The Groton Public Library, an elegant Adam Colonial-Style brick building, circa 1916, offers both print and digital media and programs for adults and children. Computers are available for public use. Hours: 2 to 9 p.m., Mon. – Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat.

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206 W. Cortland St., Groton; 607-898-5817; benncongerinn.com The Benn Conger Inn sits atop a hill overlooking the small village of Groton. It was built in 1921 as a private home for State Sen. Benn Conger, the founder of the Smith Corona Corporation. It later became a safe haven for bootlegger and numbers racketeer, Dutch Shultz. Today, the inn offers 10 guest rooms, a bar and five unique dining rooms, a “glass atrium” and 18 acres of rolling lawns.

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142 Main St., Groton; 607-898-3979; historicgroton.com The Groton Historical Association works to preserve and share historical information and build interest in the past. The Association and the museum are housed in the 1819 Old Baptist Meetinghouse. Hours: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sat., or by appointment.

Ice Cream Caboose

180 W. South St., Groton; (607) 898-5900 A window service ice cream shop situated inside an old train caboose car, you’ll find a large variety of hard and soft serve ice creams, as well as signature sundaes, milkshakes, and homemade ice cream sandwiches.

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Norwich Norwich

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he pleasant small town atmosphere of Norwich is a welcome antidote to our over-scheduled lives. Take a walk through the Historic Districts, enjoy festival events, visit fun shops and galleries, and immerse yourself in railroad and local history at the museums in town. Take some time to visit the Northeast Classic Car Museum and admire the gorgeous car collection on display.

Aug. 17 & 18, 2018: Chenango Blues Festival Sept. 8 & 9: Chenango Arts Festival “Colorscape”

Norwich Attractions Norwich National Historic Districts

Not one, but two areas in Norwich have been designated National Historic Districts. The Court House District includes 47 buildings starting at the Chenango County Court House along both sides of Main Street and City Hall. The North Broad Street Historic District includes 44 buildings in a residential area of Norwich.

Walking tour maps and pamphlets are available from the Norwich City Historian; call 607-336-2476.

The Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Train Museum

33 Rexford St., Norwich 607-336-4166; bullthistlerr.org Dedicated to preserving local railroad heritage, the museum’s displays include a recreation of the New York Ontario & Western railroad yard that was located in Norwich; 0-scale, 0-27-scale and N-scale model trains; plus an operating layout featuring large-scale models. Museum and Gift Shop hours: 1-4 p.m., Sat. Guided tours are available for groups upon request.

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NECCM is the home of the world’s largest exhibit of Franklin Automobiles, a luxury car that was made in Syracuse. In addition to a world-class collection of vehicles, you will also see vintage fashions on display among the cars, original videos, WWI & WWII airplane engines, gas pumps, and more. Guests can shop the extensive Gift Shop for new and vintage souvenirs.

This year’s themed exhibit is “Trucks at Work.” Admission: $10, adults; students (ages 6-18), $5; free, children younger than 6. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily. Expanded tour hours and group rates available with advance booking.

Chenango County Historical Society Museum

45 Rexford St., Norwich 607-334-92237; chenangohistorical.org Housed in the old Ward School No. 26 built in 1896, this museum offers three floors of exhibits with everything from Native American artifacts and an antique air balloon basket to folk art, toys, railroad history, a maple sugar house, Pioneer and Victorian rooms and items related to the area’s past and present industries, agriculture and business districts. A Gift Shop and Research Center are also on site. Admission: Adults (13-64), $5; Seniors (65+), $3; Children (5-12), $3; Children (under 5) & Museum members, free; Families, $10. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed.–Fri. & 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.

Norwich Classic Car Museum

24 Rexford St, Norwich 607-334-2886; clasiccarmuseum.org The Northeast Classic Car Museum’s world-class collection of 170+ automobiles and 30 motorcycles showcases historical vehicles dating back to 1899 through the nostalgic periods of the 50’s & 60’s.

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Oswego & Fulton

Strategic Oswego: The Great Lakes First Port of Call

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o the north of the Finger Lakes on the shores of Lake Ontario, you will find the Port City of Oswego. It is the first Port of Call on the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean. Oswego’s strategic location has given the city a rich place in United States history, from the days before European settlement and continuing through the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Abolition era’s Underground Railroad activities and World War II. It all comes to life in the city’s museums and historic sites.

Lake Ontario and the rivers feeding into it also offer legendary fishing. Anglers come from around the world for trophy-size catches and memorable adventures with the area’s experienced charter boat guides. Oswego’s historic lighthouse is a special landmark and is part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, which was named a “Top 9 Great American Drive,” and connects other historic lighthouses, villages, wineries and great outdoor activities along the way.

Oswego is the home of SUNY Oswego, the Oswego Speedway and one of summer’s most popular festival events, Harborfest. Restaurants, shopping and a stroll along the River Walk in the Historic Maritime District also make Oswego a great place to spend happy days of summer. Enjoy a sunset over Lake Ontario at Breitbeck Park.

July 26-29, 2018: Annual Oswego Harborfest

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Fort Ontario Historic Site

1 East 4th St., Oswego 315-343-4711; historicfortoswego.com Explore this impressive 19th-century fort that overlooks the Oswego River and Lake Ontario. Star-shaped Fort Ontario is built on the ruins of three earlier fortifications dating from the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812. The fort was occupied by the U.S. Army through World War II.There are two Guardhouses, a Powder Magazine, Storehouse, Enlisted Men’s Barracks, and windswept ramparts featuring magnificent views of Lake Ontario. Admission: Adults, $4; Seniors & Students, $3; Children 12 and under, free. Group rates: Adults, per person, $2; Students, per person, $1. Hours: Call or check website for summer hours.

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H. Lee White Marine Museum & National Historic Landmark LT-5 Tug

1 West 1st St., Oswego 315-342-0480; hleewhitemarinemuseum.com Located in Oswego’s Historic Maritime District at the end of West First Street Pier, this museum maintains a fleet of historic vessels and 12 exhibit rooms highlighting 400 years of maritime history. The centerpiece of the collection is an LT-5 Tug that was actually used during the Normandy invasion of WW II, which you can board and explore. Gift shop on site. Hours: 1-5pm, daily.

Oswego Speedway

300 E. Albany St., Oswego 315-342-0646; oswegospeedway.com A 5/8 mile semi-banked pavement racing oval located off the shores of Lake Ontario, Oswego Speedway hosts the premier open-wheel pavement short track cars in the world, Supermodifieds, weekly, making Oswego the only weekly Supermodified racing venue in the world.

Small Block Supermodifieds accompany the full-blown Supers on a weekly Saturday night schedule from May through September. The 2018 schedule is set to include a total of 10 regular weekends of championship action for the Supermodifieds and SBS divisions, plus the 62nd annual Budweiser International Classic Weekend which will be held from August 31 to September 2. Call or check the website for schedule and ticket details.

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Souvenirs— Oswego postcards, tees, sweats, caps, blankets, mugs, glassware, jewelry, pins & patches, children’s tees and stuffed animals with Oswego and New York sweaters.

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Oswego & Fulton Richardson-Bates House Museum

135 East 3rd St., Oswego 315-343-1342; rbhousemuseum.org The Richardson-Bates House is one of the most intact house museums in New York State, and features an extensive archival collection and exhibit space documenting the history of Oswego County. The opulent interior and decor of this 1867 Victorian Mansion reflect the tastes of well-to-do 19th century residents. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission: Adults, $8; Students & Seniors, $5; Children (6-12), $3; Children under 6 & OCHS Members, free. Hours: 1-5 p.m., Thurs.-Sat.

Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum

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2 E. 7th St., Oswego 315-342-3003; safehavenmuseum.com The Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum is dedicated to keeping alive the story of the 982 European refugees who were allowed into the United States as “guests” of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Holocaust in World War II. They were temporarily housed at Fort Ontario in Oswego, from August 1944–February 1946.

Admission: Adults, $5; Children & Students, $3. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs.-Sun., Labor Day to Memorial Day.

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Oswego & Fulton Fulton Attractions Aug. 9-11: Fulton Jazzfest

Canal Landing Gazebo & “Old Downtown” Fulton

South First St., Fulton The Gazebo, a bandstand in the “old downtown” area of Fulton, overlooks the Oswego River and one of two locks in the New York State Barge Canal portion of the waterway. Check the City of Fulton website for the 2018 free Summer Concert Series calendar. The downtown business district with several buildings of architectural interest, stores and eateries is right in the vicinity of the Gazebo.

Canal Landing Marina

141 South 1st Street, Fulton 315-592-2474; fultonrecreation.com Located at NYSDOT Lock #3 along the historic Oswego River on the New York State Canal System, Canal Landing Marina is a full amenity facility offering free docking (up to 3 nights) with water and electric hook-up, private showers and restrooms.

Battle Island State Park Golf Course

2150 State Route 48, Fulton 315-593-3408; nysparks.state.ny.us Named for a battle on the Oswego River in the mid-1700s, Battle Island State Park Golf Course is a popular 18-hole (70 par, 6,087 yards) with great river views from a number of its fairways and greens. Cart and club rentals are available and a restaurant and bar are located on site. Hours: 7 a.m.-1 hour before sunset, Mon.-Fri., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Call for greens and cart fees, in-season special offers and rates for juniors, Twilighters and Link cards.

Fulton Speedway

1603 County Route 57, Fulton 315-593-6531; fultonspeedway.com Built into a hilly area on the banks of the Oswego River, Fulton Speedway’s 3/8-mile, high-banked clay oval hosts Dirt Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks and Slingshot classes. Saturday races. Visit the website or call for the 2018 schedule.

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Oswego & Fulton Great Bear Recreation Area

Parking and the entrance to Great Bear are at Route 57 and Great Bear Road; friendsofgreatbear.org This unique area is owned by the City of Fulton and the Town of Volney. There are numerous miles of well maintained trails used by hikers, mountain bikers and cross country skiers. CNY Hiking suggests hiking the Yellow Loop, which follows yellow plastic trail markers on a pleasant 2.3mile hike through the property. This hike takes you to an old lock along the Oswego River. You’ll hike briefly along the old towpath and to the perfect picnic spot with a bench on the banks of the river.

North Bay Campgrounds & Bullhead Point on Lake Neatahwanta

925 Phillips St, Fulton 315-592-2256; cityoffulton.com North Bay Campground on Lake Neatahwanta offers a peaceful lakefront setting, campground and camp store, playground, game room, bathhouse with four showers, a beach and a boat launch and a picturesque walking pier.

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(Schedule is subject to change) $2 senior citizen discount off all G.A. and Reserved seating.

Open: mid-May to mid-Sept. Day passes are available for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Call ahead for reservations.

John Wells Pratt House Museum

177 South 1st St, Fulton 315-598-4616 The Italianate Pratt house built in 1863 is now home to the Historical Society of Fulton. Displays include canal boat replicas and focus primarily on history of local industries and businesses, early transportation, education, recreation, and family life, including a period kitchen. Call for summer hours and admission information.

Thunder Island Water Park

21 Wilcox Road, Fulton 315-598-8016; thunder-island.com With 8 water slides, 5 pools, 3 styles of go-karts, miniature golf, zip line, video game room, Sliders Café and a picnic table area, it’s safe to say that nobody will be bored at Thunder Island. Hours: 11a.m. to 6p.m. Visit the website for details on tickets and special package offers.

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Penn Yan Penn Yan

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enn Yan, the largest town on Y-shaped Keuka Lake, traces its unusual name to its early Pennsylvania and Yankee settlers, many of whom came to Yates County as followers of Jemima Wilkinson, the first American-born woman to form a religious society in America, the “Society of Universal Friends.” Old Order Mennonite families are recent arrivals to the area. The Yates County Old Order Mennonites settlement is the largest horse-and-buggy community in the state of New York.

Today, Penn Yan’s Main Street offers a friendly place to stroll with its eclectic mix of vintage architecture, art gallery, bookstore, shops and restaurants. The community prides itself in looking after each other and in being approachable. Stop in at the Visitors Center on NY Route 14A just south of the village and ask for the “Historic Main Street Walking Tour,” which will give you the details on this National Register Historic District.

Penn Yan Attractions The Arts Center of Yates County

127 Main Street, Penn Yan 315-536-8226; ycac.org One of the best multi-arts centers of the Finger Lakes, The Arts Center of Yates County features fine arts and high-quality crafts, including painting, sculpture, woodworking, pottery, glass, fiber arts, book arts, basketry, jewelry and more for sale at reasonable prices. Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon.- Fri.; 9 a.m. – 1p.m., Sat.; closed Sun.

Birkett Mills

1 East Main St., Penn Yan 315-536-3311; thebirkettmills.com One of the largest producers of buckwheat products in the world, Birkett Mills is famous for making the world’s largest pancake in 1987. The enormous griddle, measuring 28 feet & one inch wide, is mounted on one of the mill’s outside walls. Stand in front of it for fun photos.

L. Caroline Underwood, Oliver House & Scherer Carriage House Museums

200 Main Street, Penn Yan 315-536-7318; yatespast.com Run by the Yates County History Center, Oliver House is a large, 18-room, 19th century brick Italianate style house.

Five major rooms are maintained as Victorian period rooms with many of the home’s original furnishings. The Underwood Museum houses a passionate collector’s unique collection, from swizzle sticks to pink porcelain pigs, while the Scherer Carriage House is home to the permanent Jemima Wilkinson collection. Check out the Heritage Books & Gifts shop. Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Tues.–Fri. & 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat., July-Sept. Guided and self-guided tours available during regular hours.

Keuka Lake State Park

3560 Pepper Road, Keuka Park 315-536-3666; nysparks.com/parks Considered a “flagship facility,” visitors can enjoy boating,

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fishing, hiking and hunting, plus 150 handicapped-accessible tent and trailer campsites, showers, dumping stations, a large picnic area with tables, grills, and water access. Be sure to call ahead for availability regarding campsites.

The Windmill Farm & Craft Center

3900 New York Route 14A, Penn Yan 315-536-3032; thewindmill.org Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat., April 28-Dec. 8 and Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day Free admission and parking Celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, the Windmill Farm & Craft Center is a favorite Finger Lakes destination. Each summer Saturday thousands of people stroll through the Windmill’s 175+ shops in four enclosed buildings and along the open-air North and South Streets. An outlet for local farmers’ fresh produce and flowers and for crafts people, you will find an eclectic mix of country-style items—everything from Mennonite and Amish goods, custom cabinetry, food, wine, craft beer, kitchen and garden items, jewelry and clothing, collectibles and home décor, glassware, flags, art and photography, and much much more. Take a break from shopping and enjoy the Windmill’s on-site restaurants, food stands and picnic areas.

Visit the website for a map of the grounds. Check out their Facebook page and website. A visit here will be a fun filled time for everyone! Overnight RV parking available. A “Pet friendly Market”

Penn Yan Boat Company, founded in 1921 by German immigrant Charles A. Herrman, produced innovative wooden and glass-fiber boats until 2001. In 1936, Penn Yan introduced its “Car Top” outboard boat designed to be light and narrow enough to fit on top of most cars of that era.

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Seneca Falls

Seneca Falls Birthplace of the womens’ rights movement

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estled between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, Seneca Falls has the distinction of being “the birthplace of women’s rights.” The Wesleyan Chapel on Fall Street, the site for the first convention on women’s rights in 1848, is part of the Women’s’ Rights National Park complex. Seneca Fall’s historic sites and waterways, from the lakes to the Canal Harbor on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, make it a popular summer destination today.

Seneca Falls Attractions Seneca Falls Visitor Center & Seneca Falls Heritage Area

89 Fall Street, Seneca Falls 315-568-1510; senecafalls.com Located in the middle of downtown Seneca Falls, the Visitor Center’s friendly staff will answer questions and share a wealth of knowledge, travel brochures, maps and information about attractions in and around Seneca Falls. It serves as an orientation point for local and regional history, providing an historical overview of Seneca Fall’s Heritage Area.

Hours: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free.

Women’s Rights National Historical Park

136 Fall St, Seneca Falls 315-568-0024; www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm Operated by the National Park Service, this park preserves sites associated with the 1848 First Women’s Rights Convention, including the Visitors Center and: 1. THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL: the 1st Women’s Rights Conven-

tion was held here on July 19 & 20, 1848. (Hrs: 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m. ) 2. ELIZABETH CADY STANTON HOUSE: home of the co-organizer of the 1848 convention and co-author of the “Declaration of Sentiments” issued by the convention that introduced the demand for votes for women into the debate. This is where Stanton raised seven children and did extensive networking to create a reform movement. Hours: Noon-3 p.m.

3. THE M’CLINTOCK HOME IN WATERLOO: this house is where the First Women’s Rights Convention was planned, and contains exhibits about the M’Clintock family’s Quaker faith and their work for Anti-Slavery and Women’s Rights.

Cayuga-Seneca Canal

The Cayuga-Seneca Canal connects the Erie Canal to Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Departing from the Erie Canal at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge near Seneca Falls, it is a quick trip through one lock to Cayuga Lake. Continuing along the canal through an additional three locks brings you to Seneca Lake. Visit the website http://www. nycanals.com/Cayuga-Seneca_Canal for an excellent boater’s guide to navigating the Cayuga-Seneca Canal.

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Canal Harbor at Seneca Falls

89 Fall St., Seneca Falls 315-568-1510; senecafalls.com Docking is available in the center of the village from mid-April through mid-November free of charge. Water, electric hookups and a pump out station are available. Free docking at the Seneca Falls Harbor is limited to a 48-hour stay.

Cayuga Lake State Park

2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls 315-568-5163; nysparks.com/parks/123/details.aspx This beautiful park offers beaches and sunny lawns, gentle sloping hills and expansive views of Cayuga Lake, plus campgrounds, play areas and a boat launch. Fish in the shallow water near the park for largemouth bass, bullhead and carp. Check the website for campsite fees and regulations. Car entry fee: $7. Boat launch use: $7.

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61 Ovid St., Route 414, Seneca Falls 315-789-1465; cay-sentrail.org Take a run or a walk along 1.75 miles on the south side of the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, lined with an eclectic array of original sculptures. The first sculpture installed on the trail commemorates six important turning points in women’s history. Statues of an Italian and Irish immigrant honor the men who dug the canal. You will also find many interesting contemporary pieces.

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Seneca Falls “It’s a Wonderful Life” Museum

32 Fall St., Seneca Falls 315-568-5838; wonderfullifemuseum.com Photographs and memorabilia from the collection of Karolyn Grimes, who played “Zuzu” in the Capra film, are on display, along with items from other private collections. Hours: 11a.m.-4p.m., Tues.-Sat.. Download the “It’s A Wonderful Life” Walking Tour map from the website. Free admission.

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Designated a National Wildlife Refuge in 1938 by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Montezuma is situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway and is a major refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife. Active bald eagle nests can be viewed from Armitage Road, located off of NY State Route 89. Hours: Outdoor facilities (trails, 3.5-mile Wildlife Drive and observation areas), 1⁄2 hour before sunrise – 1⁄2 hour after sunset. Visitor Center and Lodge Nature Store: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., weekends (call ahead to make sure they’re open).

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Skaneateles Skaneateles

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kaneateles is the eastern gateway to the Finger Lakes. The lake is 16 miles long and one of the cleanest in the world. History has it that after a trip around the world President Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of state, William H. Seward from Auburn, called Skaneateles Lake “the most beautiful body of water in the world.”

Another pleasure Skaneateles offers is strolling Main Street’s Historic Business District and visiting the enticing variety of specialty shops, galleries and restaurants along the route. Many are housed in restored buildings dating back to the late 1700s. In 1984, the district became part of the National Register of Historic Places. Today, baskets of bright summer flowers, lovely trees and inviting park benches lead the way as you browse unique foods and culinary items, special antiques, jewelry, fun gifts, fashionable clothing, children’s toys and fine art and crafts.

Take in the village’s picture-perfect gazebo by the lake. Get an ice cream cone on a hot summer day and walk the long pier for pretty lake views. Some like to fish off the end of the pier. One visitor to the Annual Classic & Antique Boat Show likened the experience to “stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting.”

Visit the excellent web site by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce for more information, maps, itineraries, driving directions and details about all that Skaneateles has to offer. Go to skaneateles.com.

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Skaneateles Attractions Anyela’s Vineyards

2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles 315-685-3797; anyelasvineyards.com Enjoy the views of Skaneateles Lake as you tour Anyela’s vineyards and beautiful gardens. Sample award-winning wines and wine flights in the Tasting Room or purchase wine by the glass or bottle to enjoy in the vineyard. Fruit and cheese boards along with bread or crackers are also available. Visit the website or call for the summer schedule of daily tastings, live music and special events. Call ahead for groups of 10 or more.

Bahar Nature Preserve

3800 Appletree Point Rd. Skaneateles tourcayuga.com/attractions This 25-acre preserve, only yards from Skaneateles Lake, treats hikers to a dramatic view of the 100-foot deep Bear Swamp Creek Ravine.

The trail includes a 65-foot crescent of lakeshore, a good spot to beach a canoe or kayak before hiking up the ridge trail.

John D. Barrow Art Gallery

49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles 315-685-5135; barrowgallery.org A single-artist gallery containing the works of landscape and portrait painter, John D. Barrow (1824-1906), a second-generation Hudson River School-style artist. The Skaneateles area was his muse and main subject. The gift shop sells painting miniatures, posters, stationery and other items. Memorial Day through Labor Day Hours: 1-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.

Clift Park, Skaneateles Gazebo & Pier

W. Genesee St., Skaneateles; 315-685-5607 Located in the heart of the village across from the Sherwood Inn, Clift Park offers a public swimming area, gazebo, pier and launch dock for Midlakes Navigation Boat tours.

There are several benches and a 5-foot wide cement walkway along the waterfront. Enjoy the public swimming area with life-guards on duty, or spread a blanket and relax as the Skaneateles Community Band performs at the gazebo every Friday evening in July and August.

The Creamery & Historic Boat Museum

28 Hannum St., Skaneateles 315-685-1360; skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org See historic Skaneateles artifacts, an interactive lake display, plus a “Lightning No. 1” and a 1939 “Comet #1373,” suspended to give views of the interiors and decks. Hours: 1-4 p.m., Fri. and Sat. in May and June & 1-4 p.m., Fri, Sat. and Sun. in July and August. Research assistance: 1-4 p.m., Fri. Guided tours (call ahead) and a gift shop are also available.

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Chocolate Pizza Company

3774 Lee-Mulroy Road, Marcellus 315-673-4098; chocolatepizza.com Featured on the Food Network and the NBC Today Show, Chocolate Pizza annually turns 200,000 pounds of chocolate into more than 100 unique and whimsical products, including their signature Chocolate Pizza (gourmet milk or dark chocolate blended with homemade English toffee, poured into a genuine pizza pan, topped with nuts and candy and presented in a real pizza box) and Peanut Butter Wings (rippled potato chips covered in creamy peanut butter and drenched in chocolate). When you visit the retail store, you will first experience the aroma of chocolate and then have a chance to taste free samples. Ample free parking is available and buses are welcome. Hours: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. & 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. Closed on Sunday.

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Doug’s Fish Fry

8 Jordan St., Skaneateles 315-685-3288; dougsfishfry.com A local favorite and Skaneateles landmark, Doug’s offers fresh, quality seafood and a casual family atmosphere for take-out or dining in. Fresh seafood is delivered by truck on crushed ice five days a week; as founder Doug Clark says, ”the fish in your fish sandwich was swimming two days ago, on the truck yesterday, and in your sandwich today!”

Doug’s friendly, experienced staff continues to serve up generous portions of lightly battered flaky white fish, tangy coleslaw, French fries, onion rings and more that you can enjoy outdoors in a picnic setting or inside surrounded by a wall-size mural of Skaneateles, an impressive aquarium

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Lockwood Lavender Farm

1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles 315-685-5369; lockwoodfarm.blogspot.com Lockwood Lavender Farm is a 120-acre flower and fiber farm on a hillside overlooking Skaneateles Lake. U-Pick Lavender bouquets are available on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. when the lavender is in bloom in June and July. The Lavender Market will also be open offering a wide selection of Lavender products and gift items.

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Skaneateles

Lightning Regatta, Skaneateles.

Skaneateles Summer Events 6TH ANNUAL DUCK DASH June 15, from, 5-7 p.m. Location: Skaneateles Creek, behind CVS Kids games, food, prizes fun for the entire family.

Skaneateles Pier, Skaneateles.

315-685-8500; midlakes.com Cruising on Skaneateles Lake and on the Erie Canal, Midlakes offers dinner, lunch, sightseeing, mail boat and special events cruises daily from May through October, weather permitting. Multi-day and single day trips aboard Mid-Lake’s 42-passenger vessel, Emita II, on the New York Canal System depart from Macedon, Newark, Syracuse, Oswego and Seneca Falls. Also available are self-skippered canal boat rentals on the Erie Canal. Visit the website or call for details and reservations.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa

851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles 877-647-2328; mirbeau.com Inspired in part by the paintings of renowned French Impressionist, Claude Monet, Mirbeau is an upscale 34-room spa resort, combining the amenities of a French country inn, a world-class spa and nationally acclaimed fine dining. Mirbeau was named one of the “Top 25 Small Resorts in America” in the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards and “Best Boutique Spa” by Spa Finder’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Visit the website for information on package deals, spa specials, services, prices and reservations.

Skaneateles Artisans

3 Fennell St. #2, Skaneateles 315-685-8580; skaneatelesartisans.com This “Gallery Under the Stone” is located in the historic Old Stone Mill in Skaneateles. The gallery carries high-quality art in a variety of mediums from more than 100 Finger Lakes and New England artists, including fiber art, furniture, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, faux-painting, wearables, wood, and more.

58TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AND CRAFT SHOW SPONSORED BY THE SKANEATELES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH July 13-14, Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Location: Austin Park Pavilion on the corner of Jordan & Austin Streets (3 blocks north on Jordan Street from Village Center) 315-685-3177.

2018 80th ANNIVERSARY LIGHTNING REGATTA July 6 -8; Hosted by Skaneateles Country Club, Lighting Fleet #1, West Lake Street, Skaneateles, NY. Every ten years, Lightning sailors from around the world find their way back to the birthplace of the Lighting Class Sailboat, to celebrate this truly unique one-design boat and its community.

ANNUAL SKANEATELES SIDEWALK SALES & CURBSTONE FESTIVAL July 19, 20 & 21 315- 685-0552; skaneateles.com ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW July 27, 28 and 29. Location: lakeside in Clift Park. More than 70 antique & classic boats on display. Demonstrations, Children’s activities and Boat Parade. 315-685-0552; online visit skaneateles.com SKANEATELES MUSIC FESTIVAL August 8 - September 1.

“World Class Music by the Lake” Visit skanfest.org for schedule and ticket/reservation information.

SKANEATELES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Labor Day Weekend Family Fun Fund Raiser. Food, beverages, chicken BBQ, children’s games, rides, entertainment, parade, car show–something for everyone.

Skaneateles.com or 315-685-0552 for more information.

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The Gazebo, Skaneateles.

Skaneateles Community Band

Come and enjoy a bit of summer Americana — an old-fashioned concert in the park on the lake at the gazebo. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, tap your toes, relax to the music and smile as little kids dance a joyful jig and boaters pull up to watch from the lakeside. The music ranges from pop to marches, show tunes to light classical. Friday night concerts in July begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday night concerts in August begin at 7 p.m.

long-time cook makes the signature Skan-Ellus burger, barbecue burger, barbecue pork, chili, soup, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw and many other foods on the eatery’s menu, all at reasonable prices and using the same recipes they’ve used for 50+ years. Every Monday night 5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., from May to October, the Poorboys Classic Hot Rods of Auburn, host a Cruise-In at Skan-Ellus Drive-In. Skan-Ellus hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Thurs. & 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat.

Skan-Ellus Drive-In

Skaneateles Polo Club

1659 Cherry Valley Turnpike Route 20, Skaneateles 315-685-8280; skanellusdrivein.com Mike Johnson, owner of the Skan-Ellus Drive-In just beyond the east side of the village of Skaneateles, carries on a family tradition spanning 50 years. Order at the window, take a seat indoors or outside at picnic tables, and enjoy soft and hard ice creams and house made fresh flavors of frozen yogurt. Skan-Ellus’s

783 Andrews Road, Skaneateles 561-719-3318; skaneatelespolo.com Take in the beautiful horses and fast-moving competitors on horseback. In July and August, there are polo games every Sunday at 3 p.m., weather permitting, at the countryside Skaneateles Polo Grounds on Andrews Road (off West Lake Road). The public is welcome to attend.

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Syracuse

Armory Square, Syracuse.

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ocated at the crossroads of I-90 (east/west, the New York State Thruway) and I-81 (north/south), Syracuse is at the heart of Central New York and an easy entranceway to the Finger Lakes. It is a place rich in history and loaded with many things to do. Home to Destiny USA, a leading northeast shopping and entertainment center, Syracuse is also home to the New York State Fair (Aug. 22-Sept 3; nysfair.ny.gov), the longest running state fair in the country.

Syracuse Attractions Armory Square & the M.O.S.T.

The Great New York State Fair, Syracuse.

9:30 p.m., Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun.

Erie Canal Museum & Heritage Area Visitors Center

318 Erie Blvd. East, Syracuse 315-471-0593; eriecanalmuseum.org.

Housed in an original canal era 1850s Weighlock Building, the Erie Canal Museum celebrates the Erie Canal’s transformative role in US history with artifacts, maps, displays and a full-size replica canal boat you can walk on and explore. Call or visit the website for information on guided tours. Gift shop. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.

Everson Museum of Art

M.O.S.T. (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology), 500 Franklin St., Syracuse 315-425-9068; most.org.

Visit the M.O.S.T., a hands-on science museum located in the old Syracuse Armory building, the centerpiece of the Armory Square area’s trendy boutique shopping, dining and nightlife.

401 Harrison St., Syracuse 315-474-6064; everson.org.

In a building designed by internationally known architect I.M. Pei, the Everson is home to approximately 11,000 works of art, including American paintings, sculpture, drawings, video, graphics and one of the largest holdings of international ceramics in the nation. Gift shop. Admission: Donation. Noon-5 p.m., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun.; Noon-8 p.m., Thurs.

Destiny USA

Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park

9090 Destiny USA Dr., Syracuse (off I-81 at Exit 23) 315-466-7000; destinyusa.com.

New York State’s largest shopping center and a top-rated dining and entertainment destination offers more than 250+ places to shop, 45 dining options and 17 unique entertainment venues. From luxury outlet stores such as Michael Kors to Wonderwork’s huge suspended indoor ropes course, IMAX movie theaters, a vintage carousel and large food court, plus restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory and Cantina Laredo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Destiny. Show your AAA or CAA at Destiny’s Guest Services to get special deals. 10 a.m. –

One Conservation Place, Syracuse 315-435-8511; rosamondgiffordzoo.org Home to approximately 700 animals on 43 acres, Rosamond Gifford Zoo is among the top 10 percent of zoos in the country accredited as a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Visit “Penguin Coast” and watch penguins dive and swim. Walk the “Wildlife Trails” and see Amur tigers. Check out the elephants at the “Asian Elephant Preserve.” Gift shop. Jungle Café. Indoor locations offer even more to see. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., year-round. Admission: $4 Youth (3-18); Free Children under 2; $8 Adult (19-61); $5 Senior (62+); Free Veterans & Active Military.

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Tully & Otisco

Canoeing on Tully Lake.

Tully & Otisco Attractions Beak & Skiff

2708 State Route 80, Apple Hill Campus 315-696-6085 Just seven miles from Tully, Beak & Skiff is a family-owned orchard voted the “Best American Apple Orchard” in the country by a 2017 USA Today Readers’ Choice competition. Late August through October is the best time for apple picking but during the summer you can enjoy the Apple Hill Country Store & Bake Shop, a Café and the 1911 Tasting Room (where you can try Beak & Skiff’s apple vodka made at their own distillery) and a fun Kids’ Area.

Otisco Lake

Only 6 miles long and about a half a mile wide, Otisco is one of the smallest of the Finger Lakes. It is a favorite spot for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Otisco Lake is especially good for walleye, trout and tiger muskellunge (tiger musky) fishing, and sunfish, perch, crappie, large-mouth bass, small-mouth bass and white bass. Check out the Otisco Lake Causeway DEC Fishing Access Site: The causeway that extends across Otisco Lake is a popular casting spot. Located at the south end of the lake on the west side, at the intersection of CR 246 and CR 113, this access site is hand launch only. Roadside parking is available. The best spot along the causeway is at the gap between the two sides.

Tully Lake

Tully is the largest of six glacial lakes clustered together, collectively known as the Tully Lakes, in a wide val-

ley bordered by rounded hills. The lake is 234 acres in size with a maximum depth of 30-ft./10 m., ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and quiet motors. Extremely irregular in shape, Tully Lake provides boaters with interesting coves and bays to explore. There is only one public boat launch site. To access this site, take Song Lake Crossing Road in the Town of Preble (Cortland County) at the southern end of Tully Lake to Saulsbury Road. Turn north. Follow Saulsbury Road a short distance to Friendly Shores Road, which will be on the left. Follow this as it curves around to the right. The boat launch is at the end of this road and a parking area with gravel ramp. Green Lake Beach, located just a few minutes from the village of Tully, features Tully’s only public beach. Operated by Tully Parks & Recreation, it is fully staffed by certified lifeguards and features swim lessons, a sandy beach, a dock and a diving board.

Woodmansee Farms Llamas

915 Woodmancy Road, Tully 315-696-8997, woodmanseellamas.com Take a walk with the Woodmansee llamas. The trek involves a brief education about the animals and their basic handling, followed by a trail hike with snacks and drinks brought along by llama packs. You will also learn about the unique glacial geology of Tully Valley. Reservations are required for all visits and treks.

The season runs from mid-May to late October, with weeknight and weekend treks available. Weekday treks are available during July and August. The fees include drinks and snacks. Plan on 2-1/2 to 3 hours for the trek. Call for information, schedules and reservations.

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Waterloo

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY MUSEUM, Waterloo.

Waterloo Attractions Waterloo — Side Experiences Birthplace of Memorial Day Canal 706 Waterloo-Geneva Road, Waterloo

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emorial Day in the Finger Lakes took on national significance when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a congressional proclamation that declared Waterloo, NY as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. The first Memorial Day celebration in Waterloo took place on May 5, 1866 to honor living veterans and those who died in the Civil War. The village was decorated with flags at half-mast and the graves of the patriotic dead who fought in the Civil War were decorated with flowers.

Two years later in 1868 the celebration was moved to May 30th where it has since remained.

315-781-6682; canalside.net Finger Lakes Family Fun! Canal Side options range from narrated boat tours to private moonlight cruises, dinner cruises, and wine and cheese cruises, to campsites, and even floating accommodations. Day outings, kayak tours and rentals along with fishing charters, are also available.

The M’Clintock House

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ciety, dedicated Quakers and abolitionists Mary Ann and Thomas M’Clintock helped write its constitution. Mary Ann was an organizer of the First Woman’s Rights Convention (1848) held in Seneca Falls. The “Declaration of Sentiments” was drafted in her home, which is now part of the Women’s Rights National Historic Park and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hours; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri.-Sun. Free admission.

the Book of Mormon. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Sat. The Whitmer Farm is one of several nearby Mormon Historic Sites.

West of Waterloo in Palmyra you will find the Hill Cumorah Visitors Center, the Joseph Smith Farm Visitors Center,The Sacred Grove, the Book of Mormon Publication Site/Grandin Printing Shop and the Martin Harris Farm. The annual Hill Cumorah Pageant takes place on July 13-14 and 17-21.Visit the website for details.

The National Memorial Day Museum

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35 East Main Street, Waterloo 315-539-9611; waterloony.com/MdayMus.html Waterloo’s Memorial Day Museum is housed in a 22-room brick mansion that was built in 1850 just a short walk from the Cayuga/Seneca Canal. A full slate of historical and family themed entertainment is set for May 25-27 in Waterloo, with solemn commemorations planned for the traditional Memorial Day May 30th. The full schedule, which includes a car show, crafters, 5K run, biker rally, musical entertainment and more can be found online at waterloony.com. Museum hours: Noon-5 p.m., Tues.-Sat.

Oak Island

Located on Oak Street off Main, Waterloo’s Oak Island is a village park with toilets, a picnic pavilion, and flower gardens just across the canal from Lock 4. There are several concrete ramps and docks, and a large parking lot. Fishing off the Oak Island docks is popular with locals and visitors.

Peter Whitmer Farm Mormon Historic Site

1451 Aunkst Road, Waterloo 315-539-2552; hillcumorah.org/historic-sites/peter-whitmer-farm.php The restored log home of Peter Whitmer marks a historic site important to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

It was here that Joseph Smith, Jr. formally organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and completed

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Weedsport & Cato

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eedsport and Cato were both part of the Central New York Military Tract reserved for veterans of the American Revolution. Weedsport later became an important part of the Erie Canal, west of Syracuse. Originally named “Weed’s Basin” because the town had a basin (boat turnaround) during the Erie Canal era, the name was later changed to Weedsport. Visit Centerport Aqueduct and Aqueduct Park to get a feel for what it took to build the Erie Canal, the trade route that opened the United States to Westward expansion.

Weedsport & Cato Attractions Cross Lake

Between the Villages of Jordan and Meridian, Cross Lake is basically a widening of the Seneca River as the river flows through the lower third of the lake. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, Cross Lake is probably best known for producing some large northern pike with fish in the 15 pound range being taken most years. Walleye, tiger musky, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass are the main game fish found in the lake. A DEC launch on Sene-

ca River provides public access to Cross Lake. It is located on Bonta Bridge Road, 2 miles east of the Village of Weedsport.

Hand launch. 10 cars and trailers. Several marinas also offer services. Make sure you have your fishing license in hand and check regulations.

Centerport Aqueduct & Aqueduct Park

Route 31 West, Weedsport The Erie Canal was the engineering marvel of its time and this is a great place to study its ingenuity. Located in the town of Brutus near Weedsport, the Centerport Aqueduct was opened in 1855 and originally carried the Erie Canal over a confluence of North and Cold Springs Brooks. It was named “Centre Port” Aqueduct because it was located almost in the exact middle of Section 7 of the Erie Canal. It is a three-span structure that was constructed with stone abutments and wooden beams made from white oak and pine. The trough was made from hemlock. It is one of the original 33 aqueducts built during the construction of the Erie Canal. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Aqueduct is unusual as it incorporates a dam into the stonework structure.

The dam creates a pool of “dead” water above the aqueduct, which allows gravel and silt to settle out of the stream.

The park has several picnic tables and small grills, but does

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Weedsport & Cato not have restrooms or electricity available. All trash must be removed. Open: dawn to dusk.

Old Brutus Historical Society

8943 N. Seneca St., Weedsport 315-834-9342; www.rootsweb.com/~nycayuga/obhs/ On the banks of the Erie Canal in downtown Weedsport, the Old Brutus Historical Society displays local historical items related to Brutus, Weedsport and the Erie Canal. A permanent display features an old-time kitchen, a rural one-room schoolhouse, a cabin of a canal boat, craftsman tools, farm tools and items

that were once manufactured in the area.

The Society also maintains extensive genealogy files.

Parker’s Pond & Otter Lake

11259 Short Cut Rd, Cato 315-626-2605 Located just 7.7 miles from Weedsport, Parker’s Pond is in the migration path of Canada geese and ducks and is a gathering place for thousands of birds as they head north for the summer. Fish for perch, brown trout, bream, pickerel, bowfin, smallmouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. Otter is a small, peaceful

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Weedsport & Cato Carolyn’s Creations

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lake in Cato. Covering about 277 acres, and, like most glacial lakes in the region, Otter runs south to north and is almost entirely surrounded by wetlands. Visit www.ilovethefingerlakes. com/lakes/otter.htm for details on how to access the lake.

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FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCH From rustic to regal, Grayson Cottage offers a variety of wares from soaps to woodwork, jewelry, and ceramics, to that unique item that sprang from some one’s imagination just for the joy of creativity.

The shop is the culmination of a long desire for a place to accommodate the excellent artisans residing in the area and there is a little something to please any taste.

Whether shopping for that perfect gift or addition to your home’s decor, you’re sure to find something at Grayson Cottage.

2701 E. Brutus St., Weedsport • 315-834-6341 www.graysoncottage.com Wed & Thurs 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Fri & Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

1 Speedway Dr., Weedsport 315-834-3067; weedsportspeedway.com Things are popping at the newly renovated Weedsport Speed-way, a place instrumental in developing DIRT motorsports and its popularity nationwide. The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Big Blocks headline the Weedsport Speedway race season. Check the web page for complete schedule details.

DIRT Motorsports Hall of Fame & Classic Car Museum

1 Speedway Dr. (State Route 31), Weedsport 315-374-3661; dirthalloffame-classiccarmuseum.com Go back in time and see the cars of racing legends. Dozens of exhibits showcase historic race cars, classic autos, unique racing memorabilia and rarely seen photographs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.; noon-7p.m., Sat. & Sun. Admission: $4.

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the Experiences abound in Wayne County located between Rochester the Experiences abound in Wayne County located between Rochester and Syracuse, Wayne County is a great destination for all tastes. and Syracuse, Wayne County is a great destination for all tastes.

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