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8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport 607-569-2222; flbm.org Housed in the former taylor Winery, the Museum collection has now 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 outboard runabouts, inboards, iceboats, sailboats and artifacts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. Admission: $8, adults; members and youth, free.

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. the museum also features a 750-seat theater, a special events area, a gift shop and a restoration shop where volunteer craftsman learn and build. You 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 toys, tools, boats, fire equipment, home furnishings, and much more. Summer Hours: May 1 -october 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: adults $13.50; Seniors (65+) $12; Students (718) $10; Members and children (6 and under), Free. call or visit the website to check on coViD restrictions.

8260 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport 607-569-6111; pleasantvalleywine.com the Pleasant Valley Wine company, popularly known as the Great Western Winery, is the oldest winery in the Finger Lakes region. established in 1860 with the designation as U.S. Bond-

Champlin BeaCh, Hammondsport ed Winery #1, the winery has eight remarkable stone buildings listed on the national register of Historic Places. tasting room Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week. $10 per person. call 315-569-6111 to make a reservation. Masks are required in all areas except when seated with your party. call or check the website to see if tours are available this summer.

585-658-9320; fingerlakestrail.org/plan-hikes-fingerlakes-trail/special-places/mitchellsville-gorge/ the central section of the Finger Lakes trail begins near the Vinehurst Motel off nY 54 near Hammondsport. check out Mitchellsville Gorge for a pleasant hike. Get more information and trail maps from the Finger Lakes trail conference website listed above.