2013 Finger Lakes Happiness Project Summer Guide

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2013: the YEAR of FLX TRAVEL HAPPINESS

It’s time for fun!

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Happy 100th! City of Canandaigua eat. play. stay.

Don’t get lost. Maps inside!

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This will probably come as no surprise to you – our reader that our Visitors Connection team loves promoting the Finger Lakes Region and Ontario County.

1.5 million people visited Ontario County and New York’s Finger Lakes last year.

They chose our destination as “the place to be” in their leisure time! Why? Well, simply put – the Finger Lakes vacation experience is a great return of their time and their money.

But, more importantly, this was a place that made them feel good! Across the 9,000 square miles of the Finger Lakes you can find thousands of things to do ranging from exhilarating downhill skiing to meditative summer sun soaking. Happiness here is a spectrum of activities from mixing with the throngs of festival goers at an event like the Naples Grape Festival to sipping a glass of Finger Lakes Riesling – just the two of you in cozy chairs overlooking the lake.

“The Finger Lakes Happiness Project”.

I am FLHP-ing the travel benefit switch on right now in the Finger Lakes! (Apologies for a ridiculous acronym – but it sounded cool and every project needs a good codeword without a vowel in it.)

FLHP starts right here, right now with the hundreds of authentic smiles you see in this guide of people having fun here; happiness extends digitally with our Insiders’ tips on the web and on the phone. Our happiness project will never be finished, it’s viral – spreading smile by smile as it is customized: person to person – family to family.

Don’t delay any more …

FLHP the pages of this guide – and let your Happiness adventure begin!

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Valerie Knoblauch President Chief Advocate for Fun in the Finger Lakes!

Come on everyone.

We’ve been taking ourselves and our “stuff” way too seriously – leave it all behind and... join us in being happy on vacation in the Finger Lakes.

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The Finger Lakes Insiders, as we boastfully label our tourism crew, get to hear great stories all year long about how the fun things we have to do in the Finger Lakes translate to the inner rewards of making people happy!

Our joy comes from hearing these stories and extending that travel happiness formula to all our visitors. Reaping happiness … that’s what we think travel should be in the Finger Lakes.

Sowing happiness – that is what the Insider’s do best!

So, by the power vested in me as President of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection – I do hereby declare that this is the year of

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Where do you find Happiness?

Inside this guide are hundreds of ideas to inspire your travel happiness in the Finger Lakes!

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Experience the happiness the lakes can bring you! ow? ~ n k ou y ~ d i D~ The Erie Canal is recognized as one of the great waterways of the world, connecting the Finger Lakes via Seneca Lake to the Hudson River – and out to the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy watching the boats at the locks or take your own and float along!

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There are 11 major lakes, flowing south to north, in the Finger Lakes Region.

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Canandaigua, Keuka, and Honeoye Lakes appear to be on fire for the Ring of Fire celebration at the end of harvest season and the conclusion of summer lake season. You can participate in the lighting, which stems from a Native American tradition. It’s quite the sight!

Geneva is known as the “Lake Trout Capital of the World”!

Grab more info and get going at visitfingerlakes.com/what-to-do.

Choose “Water, Parks, and Farms”!

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Seneca Lake is the deepest (618 feet); while Honeoye Lake ranks the shallowest (30 feet).

Humphrey Bogart spent his summers on Canandaigua Lake. Happy!

Canadice Lake, despite its Native American translation meaning “Long Lake”, is actually the smallest of the Finger Lakes at just under 4 miles long!

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Campgrounds

Canandaigua KOA 5374 Farmington Town Line Road Farmington 14425 585-398-3582 Camping resort with heated pool, climbing wall, movie theatre, hiking trails, fishing pond, game room, mini-golf, bike & boat rentals.

Tent, RV & 50 amp, big-rig sites, cottages & cabins. Groups & family reunions welcome.

120 sites, 10 cabins. Open April 1-Oct. 31. www.koa.com/campgrounds/canandaigua/

Ontario County Park 6475 Gannett Hill Park Drive Naples 14512 585-374-6250 Nestled in the scenic Bristol Hills at Ontario County’s highest point with expansive views to the East. 44 sites, 24 electric. Two lodges with 60+ capacity; 7 open pavilions. Hiking trails, playground, softball, fishing pond, picnic sites.

Carry in/carry out. May 15-Oct. 15. www.co.ontario.ny.us/public_works/ GannettHill.html

Bristol Woodlands 4835 South Hill Road Bristol 14424 585-229-2290 100 acres with view, wilderness/wildlife trails, modern facilities, pool, playground, fishing pond, free yoga on Saturdays. 81 sites, 58 water, electrical and sewage sites, cabin rentals. Camp store. Open May 1-Oct. 20. www.bristolwoodlands.com Onanda Park 5440 Routes 5 & 20 Canandaigua 14424 585-394-1120 On the western shore of Canandaigua Lake.

Rustic style cabins, all with electric, some with internal bathroom facilities. Washrooms nearby. Tennis, basketball, playgrounds, swimming, hiking trails. Two lodges, five pavilions. Cabins summer rental only; park open year round. www.townofcanandaigua.org/onandameet. htm

Disc Golf

How about a different take on golf? Leave the clubs at home!

5 & 20 Disc Golf Course

12-hole frisbee golf course along the Seneca Lakefront Park in Geneva. www.geneva.ny.us/Rec/rec-DiscGolf.html

Camp in the Woods 3770 Lake-to-Lake Road Stanley 14561 585-554-6996 Adults only campground. 87 sites, most accommodating up to 40 ft. campers.

Activities offered daily. Open mid-May to mid-October. www.campinthewoodsny.com

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Experience the thrill of live thoroughbred racing from April to November at Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack. www.fngerlakescasino.com

Disc Golf at the Apple Farm

Two, 18-hole frisbee golf courses open yearround on the Apple Farm in Victor. www.thevictorapplefarm.com/disc-golf-3

All you need to stay afloat on your water adventures: From windsurfng, kayaking and hydrobikes to stand-up paddleboarding and scuba, Canandaigua Sailboarding will get you equipped.

Canandaigua Sailboarding 11 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua 14424 585-394-8150

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Cheerful Valley Campground 1412 Route 14 Phelps 14532 315-781-1222 Peaceful river valley, large grass sites, electric, water, some sewer hookups, fishing in Canandaigua Outlet, free hot showers, activity schedule on request. 130 sites, 130 electric, 20 sewage. Two log cabins that sleep five with front porch. Open April 15-Oct. 15. www.campingfriend.com/ CheerfulValleyCampground

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Hiking and Biking in the Finger Lakes Happiness comes from Difficulty:  to   

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Harriett Hollister  16 miles

Std Hill  37.4 miles

High in the hills between Canadice and Honeoye Lakes, enjoy spectacular views of Honeoye and the Rochester skyline.

Situated on the side of a hill opposite Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua, this challenging trail is a must-do for adventurous mountain bikers!

HIKE Ontario Pathways  23 miles

Bristol Hills  34.6 miles

HIKE Victor Trails  to    15 miles

Geneva Skyline  to   35.7 miles

HIKE Grimes Glen  to   

Bloomfeld and Victor  to   27.7 miles

The Pathways covers miles of quiet country settings with multi-use recreational trails that criss-cross between Canandaigua, Stanley, and Phelps.

Check out some of the most stunning scenery in Ontario County – well worth the effort required by the rugged terrain and steep inclines through the Bristol Hills!

Geneva’s prominent skyline, stretching across the northern shores of Seneca Lake, is one of the oldest and most beautiful sites to behold.

Dryer Road Park is a multi-use trail system in Victor ideal for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing!

Scale the waterfalls at Grimes Glen, a Naples gem, for a challenge, or take a peaceful walk among water for a gentle hike.

From picking apples to picking out an ice cream flavor, this route takes you up and down the rolling hills left by glacial activity from 11 thousand years ago.

QUAD-ADVENTURE Naples  11.9 miles

Bring your kayak, bike, some fishing poles, and your hiking boots for the quad-faceted-adventure through Naples!

Gorham’s Lakeviews  to   35.7 miles

Enjoy the town of Gorham’s scenic views of Canandaigua Lake, rolling open countryside, and rural atmosphere steeped in history.

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Download full trail maps and plan your hiking/biking adventure here: www.visitfingerlakes.com/hikebike

What’s the BEST way to immerse yourself in the outdoors in the Finger Lakes?

Our Insiders discuss:

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Get equipped for outdoor adventure!

Geneva Bicycle Center 489 Exchange Street Geneva 315-789-5922 www.genevabikes.com

Long Pier Ice Cream & Rentals 47 Lakefront Drive Geneva 315-781-2453

RV&E 168 S. Main Street Canandaigua 585-393-5680 www.rvebike.com

Golf

2013 is a big year for golf in the Finger Lakes! The Wegmans LPGA Championship and the PGA Championship are both in Rochester this summer. Come watch the pros play - and - tee off for yourself at one of the area’s great public courses! Why just watch when you can feel like a pro golfing in the Finger Lakes?

See you soon!

Bristol Harbour

5410 Seneca Point Rd. Canandaigua 14424 585-396-2200 18-hole, Championship, Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course stretching over 6,700 yards with a par of 72.

Spectacular open views of Canandaigua Lake. The back nine is cut through the woods and consists of beautiful scenery in the rolling Bristol Hills. www.bristolharbour.com

Ravenwood Golf Club

929 Lynaugh Rd. Victor 14564 585-924-5100 18-hole, Championship, Robin Nelsondesigned golf course spanning 6,654 yards with a par of 72 that was the site of the 2004 US Open qualifier. Facilities include a golf shop, golf range, grillroom, bar and banquet facilities. Multi-day golf packages available. www.ravenwoodgolf.com

THE Finger Lakes HAPPINESS PROJECT Winding Creek Golf Course 6394 Plastermill Road Victor 14564 585-924-0280 www.victorny.org Big Oak Golf Course 33 Packwood Road Geneva 14456 315-789-9419 18-hole, Par 70, 6,130 yards www.bigoakgc.com Reservoir Creek Golf Course 8613 Cohocton Street Naples 14512 585-374-8010 18-hole, Par 71, 6,300 yards www.rcgolf.com CenterPointe Golf Club 2231 Brickyard Rd. Canandaigua 14424 585-394-0346 18-hole, Championship, Par 71, 6,787 yards www.centerpointegolfclub.com Parkview Fairways 7100 Boughton Road Victor 14564 585-657-7539 18-hole, Championship, Par 72, 6,800 yards www.parkviewgc.com

For more great golf packaging in the Finger Lakes, visit www.fingerlakesgolftrail.com.

Victor Hills 1450 Brace Road Victor 14564 585-924-3480 9-hole, Executive, Par 30, 1,833 yards www.victorhills.com Winged Pheasant Golf Links 1475 Sandhill Road Shortsville 14548 585-289-8846 18-hole, Par 70, 6,000 yards www.wingedpheasant.com Seneca Lake Country Club 226 Turk Road Geneva 14456 315-789-4681 18-hole, Par 72, 6,259 yards

FREE MULLIGANS on your DRIVE! Great fall golf + $50 in gas!

Packages available with Ravenwood and Bristol Harbour: Two rounds of golf, cart & range Overnight accommodation Lunch at the course

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Places to relax ~ travel therapy

#1 Lakes Ontario County: home to 5 of the 11 Finger Lakes! Swim, fish, kayak and more on Canadice, Hemlock, Plein Air Festival Honeoye, Canandaigua, or Seneca Lakes!

Festivals

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Spas, lakeside retreats, and more – ahhh, relax!

Hiking & Biking Routes

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Especially our lake routes and waterfalls!

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Wineries/Wine Trails/Breweries

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Canandaigua and Seneca Lake Wine Trails - some of the region’s most unique wineries and hippest breweries!

Bristol Mountain 1200’ vertical rise – highest between Adirondacks & Rockies!

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NYWCC & culinary activities

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Events & Concerts

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Naples Grape Festival Who has the best grape pie?

Feel like a chef and eat like royalty!

From festivals to CMAC - so little time, so much to do…

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Driving ideas/ maps Shopping for

local products Unique gifts, from pottery to oils and scarves to chocolate!

Bring along your camera to capture the great views!

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Historic Places History buffs, get ready!

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Places to stay Room with a view?

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Light the Candle for Another Birthday A Wedding, of Course The Finger Lakes is a perfect setting for your Celebrations all year long.

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The views in South Bristol are arguably some of the best in the Finger Lakes!

A winter drive along Route 444 from Victor to Bloomfield will leave you in awe!

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Check out our Beautiful Finger Lakes Board!

No matter the time of year, one of the nine formal gardens at Sonnenberg Mansion is blooming. Stop and smell the peonies.

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SUMMER The outdoors is best enjoyed when you’re able to completely immerse yourself in nature and forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Finger Lakes provides the perfect environment for that to happen. With its 11 lakes, rolling hills, and deep valleys, Ontario County in the Finger Lakes is the perfect place to enjoy the best in outdoor recreation.

We call it Nature’s Health Club – a way to see the outdoors and get out of a traditional health club by using nature to get healthy and stay fit! Nature’s Health Club offers nearly 5,000 miles of fun, relaxation, fresh food, arts and culture, and fitness in the Finger Lakes for your mind, body and soul.

So step outside and enjoy the four seasons of Nature’s Health Club in the Finger Lakes!

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So what IS the Finger Lakes Food Revolution, anyway?

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The Food Revolution not only recognizes, but it unites the purveyors, promoters, and lovers of locally-produced foods and wines from the entire Finger Lakes region. It really comes down to a celebration of our region’s rich history of growing and using locally-produced items – and the happiness and pride that come with doing so.

Are you ready to join the Revolution? Pick up your forks, put on your expandable-waistline clothes, stuff a few dollars in your pocket, and show your Foodie strength by requesting locally made wherever you go!

The ultimate goal? To discover, to celebrate, and to indulge. Let’s unite our Foodies with one strong and powerful voice so the world culinary scene takes notice of the Finger Lakes Region as a superb, ever-evolving culinary destination!

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“This is the confession of a self-declared foodie…”

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Check out our Food Revolution Board!

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Robin Voorhees Naples Valley Brand naplesvalley.com

Carl Bray Geneva On The Lake genevaonthelake.com

Naples Valley Brand was started over fifteen years ago out of a combination of Robin’s love for the outdoors, eating great food and entertaining family and friends. Her products can be found in over 30 locations throughout the Finger Lakes.

Geneva On The Lake offers an eclectic, classical cuisine using a number of local ingredients and fresh herbs. The restaurant provides an elegant candlelight dining experience in a unique, Europeanstyle setting.

Q. Why is it important for your business to be located in the Finger Lakes?

A. It’s simple - I love it here and the people are great. When I’m out doing deliveries and sales calls, I drive along the lakes and think every time about how much I love this area. As I’m going, I take pictures at just about every winery and shop I stop at, and it’s amazing, because it seems they all have a majestic view – it’s just so pleasant to be in this area. And it’s all year round. I don’t even mind the snow, I love it.

Chef Carl Bray has been a chef at Geneva On The Lake for five years and was the 2010 champion of the Slice, Dice and Spice NY Finger Lakes culinary competition.

Q. Do you have a favorite Finger Lakes ingredient to use in your products?

A. I’d have to say the apricot puree from Red Jacket Orchards. I use it in my apricot mango jalapeno jam (I grow my own jalapenos in my garden) and apricot mango jam. Everything I get from Red Jacket is just so pure. I also love getting my blueberries from Hillview Blueberry Farm in Prattsburgh. It’s an awesome experience going there – the fields are just covered in blueberries.

Q. Why do you love living in the Finger Lakes?

A. It’s pleasant and it’s beautiful. I was raised on Long Island and my husband is from New Jersey, so we really appreciate the relaxed, slower life here.

The people, the views – it’s always like driving through a park. We feel very spoiled.

Q. What do you like to do in the Finger Lakes when you’re not at work?

A. My husband and I live in Naples, on five acres.

We hike in Camp Cutler nearly every day with the dog, I ride my bike, cook, swim in the lakes. And I love skiing at Bristol Mountain. Like most everybody, I’m always looking forward to getting outdoors, no matter the season.

Q. What are your favorite Finger Lakes ingredients to use?

A. Tough to name one. I really love Days Bros. maple syrup from Phelps - wonderful to use in soups and with squash. Lively Run Goat Cheese and Muranda Cheese are both really great. They can stand alone on a cheese board or go together with other foods.

I also like working with Windy Ride Farms for produce. It’s a great organic farm, and everything they give me is top notch. From squash to spinach to broccoli to cauliflower, it’s all incredible!

Q. Why are you so passionate about cooking in the Finger Lakes?

A. We have a great growing season and we live in farm country, so there is never a shortage of product. I feel that even more so now than before it just continues to grow with artisans, tourists and wineries. It’s both rewarding and encouraging.

You can go down to an Amish farm down the road and get what you want – you don’t have to go to a grocery store.

Q. What do you like to do in the Finger Lakes when you aren’t in the kitchen?

A. My family likes hiking and camping. I’m an outdoorsy kind of guy so I am happy to be at a park or spend summertime at the lake.

Q. You grew up in the area, but what made you stay in the area as a chef?

A. I love this area. It is safe and beautiful. The Finger Lakes scenery itself is worth the stay.

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Rich Jerome Jerome’s U-Pick jeromesupick.com Rich Jerome runs a family-owned u-pick farm, Jerome’s U-Pick, in Naples. The farm features strawberries, raspberries, peas, and a wide variety of grapes. The business is in its 8th generation.

Q. What makes the Finger Lakes region an asset for you as a fruit farmer?

A. The Finger Lakes is a temperate climate and the lakes make this a great place for grape growing and fruit production. Using certain varieties of grapes, we are able to really take advantage of the climate.

We grow 14 different varieties on the Pick-YourOwn block alone. Different varieties go to different wineries - our Baco Noir goes to Heron Hill, for example, and we love supplying the local grape pie makers with their grapes.

Q. Do you have a product that’s unique to the Finger Lakes or that is better coming from here than some other location?

A. The red raspberries we grow are special. They’re a commodity that is kind of few and far between around here. If you look in the marketplace, other than the shipped-in ones, there are very few locallygrown raspberries. They’re a tender crop and are fragile during harvest season, but with pick-yourown, consumers can get them fresh off the bush and back home to use them as fresh as possible.

Q. Why do you love living in the Finger Lakes?

A. The farm has been in our family for almost 200 years, starting in 1817. I’m the 7th generation and my kids, who grew up on the farm, are the 8th. It’s such a beautiful area with the hills, valleys and the lakes. My house overlooks the farm and every day the view is something different. Depending on the fog, sometimes the tops of the hills look like islands.

Q. What do you like to do in the Finger Lakes when you’re not in the orchards?

A. We have a family cottage on Honeoye Lake, so we spend a lot of family time there with my kids and grandchildren. We swim, we boat, and we enjoy each other and the outdoors.

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New restaurants and cafes are moving in all the time – be one of the first to try them! For a quick and satisfying lunch, head to Macri’s Deli. Later in the day? Grab a happy hour drink and a plate of pasta at Il Posto right down the street. Sit down and commune with friends over varied menu items like “The Porchetta” at Bistro 11 in Victor. And keep your eyes out: the Beehive Brew Pub is coming soon!

Best place to get a drink by the lake on a Friday night If you’re looking for a party by the lake, the place to be is The Sand Bar at The Inn on the Lake. Kick back and relax at this Caribbeanstyle bar with a drink and some tasty snacks while enjoying live music and watching the sunset over beautiful Canandaigua Lake!

So many restaurants in the Finger Lakes pride themselves on using local ingredients, but few live it day in and day out like Brown Hound Bistro. At the Brown Hound, Trish uses just about everything she can right from the Finge Lakes on the rotating menu. Enjoy the Bistro in each season to experience a different taste of the Finger Lakes!

Finding your place in history

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Best place to taste the seasons

Best place to grab a picnic

The sun is out – you know what that means!

Find some green space and pull out that picnic blanket. But first, stop by Club 86 Bagels & Cakes in Geneva for authentic bagels fresh from the oven all day, and grab dessert while you’re at it. If that doesn’t do it, Wegmans is sure to have all you need – from subs to sushi, and salads to pasta, with so much more in between.

Feel the past blend with the present at The Holloway House in Bloomfeld and at Warfeld’s Restaurant & Bakery in Clifton Springs. Since 1808 visitors have enjoyed fine dining at The Holloway House in a beautiful colonial dwelling with a quiet, restful atmosphere.

In the historic Warfield block of Clifton Springs, Warfield’s offers elegant country fare in a beautiful surrounding of brick and oak walls and ornate tin ceilings that resurrect images of times past.

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regional flavors Best places to sample ethnic

Put a little something different on your palate! Head out to the 150-year old barn that houses Brew & Brats for exactly that, or sit down for a more traditional German meal at Rheinblick. Head to Jules’ Kitchen in Naples for a southwestern or traditional diner meal, or for something completely south of the border, try out Rio Tomatlan for Mexican cuisine in a colorful environment.

The coolest bathrooms in the FLX

“Cool bathroom? Neat place!” say your Insiders! Some favorites: Inspire Moore Winery’s overlooks the vineyards of Naples, while Simply Crepe’s is a work of art, featuring local soap. Check out the “in-context” bathroom at Microclimate - a wine bar, fashioned from locally made steel and wallboards of recycled wine cask wood.

If you want to feel like a VIP

If you want to be treated like a king or queen, look no further than Geneva On the Lake’s Lancellotti Dining Room.

From the 17th century side chairs, to the wall tapestries, to the warmth of dining by candlelight, no detail is overlooked.

Enjoy Finger Lakes cuisine at its most elegant at Geneva On The Lake.

Beehive Brew Pub 20 Pleasant Street Canandaigua 14424 585-506-8645 Bistro 11 11 West Main Street Victor 14564 585-924-3660 www.bistro11.net

Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake 130 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua 14424 585-905-0201 www.nolansonthelake.com

Warfeld’s Restaurant and Bakery 7 West Main Street Clifton Springs 14432 315-462-7184 www.warfields.com

Il Posto Bistro & Wine Bar 137 South Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-905-0535

Rheinblick German Restaurant 224 South Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-905-0950 www.restaurant-rheinblick.com

Wegmans 345 Eastern Boulevard, Rts. 5 & 20 Canandaigua 14424 585-394-4820 www.wegmans.com

Rio Tomatlan 5 Beeman Street Canandaigua 14424 585-394-9380 www.riotomatlan.com

Discover more experiences at www.visitfingerlakes.com/where-to-eat

Brown Hound Bistro 6459 Route 64 Naples 14512 585-374-9771 www.brownhoundbistro.com

Jules’ Kitchen, Southwestern Diner 114 North Main Street Naples 14512 585-531-9056 Macri’s Deli & Café 699 South Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-905-0866 www.macrideli.com Microclimate [a wine bar] 38 Linden Street Geneva 14456 315-787-0077

The Sandbar at The Inn on the Lake 770 South Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-394-7800 www.theinnonthelake.com Simply Crepes 101 South Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-394-9090 www.simplycrepes.com

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Inspire Moore Winery 197 North Main Street Naples 14512 585-374-5970 www.inspiremoorewinery.com

Geneva on the Lake 1001 Lochland Road Geneva 14456 315-789-7190 www.genevaonthelake.com

There are just those times when you’re craving the traditional – a good steak, a big dish of pasta, a fresh plate of seafood. Well, Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake has it all – with Certified Angus Beef and locallysourced vegetables to boot. Grab a table outside, and complement your meal with a Finger Lakes wine or microbrew – but save room for the tableside Bananas Foster!

The Holloway House 29 State Street, Routes 5 & 20 East Bloomfield 14443 585-657-7120 www.thehollowayhouse.com

Brew and Brats at Arbor Hill 6461 Route 64 Bristol Springs 14424 585-374-2870 www.thegrapery.com

Club 86 Bagels ~ Cakes 476 Hamilton Street Geneva 14456 315-781-7643 www.club86partyhouse.com

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Geneva and Seneca Lake Wineries

Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery

Belhurst Estate Winery

Casa Larga Vineyards

Billsboro Winery

Eagle Crest Vineyards

Lacey Magruder Vineyard and Winery

Finger Lakes Wine Center at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

White Springs Winery

Hazlitt’s Red Cat Cellars Heron Hill Tastng Room Inspire Moore Finger Lakes Winery Naked Dove Brewing Company

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New York Wine & Culinary Center Wilhelmus Estate Winery

Customize your wine touring experience!

Finger Lakes Winery Tours www.fingerlakeswinerytours.com Grapevine Country Tours www.grapevinecountrytours.com

Pick up your Passport at any stop along the Canandaigua Wine Trail for savings at each winery!

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John Brahm Featured winemaker

John Brahm, winemaker and owner of Arbor Hill Grapery, has been in the grape growing and wine making business for more than 40 years. Upon graduating from Cornell University, he was offered a job at Widmer Wine Cellars in Naples, working in the vineyards. After learning and enjoying the business for 23 years at Widmer, John decided it was the time to fulfill his dream of having his own business.

In 1987, John and his wife opened Arbor Hill Grapery. Throughout the last 20-plus years, John has continued to add to both the Arbor Hill gourmet food line and has produced 18 award-winning wines. Today he has 45-plus gourmet foods and finishing sauces. He is responsible for re-introducing the Vergennes grape wine into the market. John was the first person in the world to produce Traminette wine, Arbor Hill’s signature wine.

In 2000, John and Arbor Hill were featured on the Food Network show “Food Finds.” John has also won some very distinctive awards for his gourmet food items. The Black Raspberry Celery Seed Dressing won a trophy at the New York Fancy Food Show, and two other dressings received honorable mention. John samples his products for quality purposes every day. His motto is, “Enjoy, Taste after Taste, Time after Time.”

Q. What makes the Finger Lakes a great place to own a winery and specialty food store?

A. It’s a great grape growing region because of the Finger Lakes themselves and the positive modifying effect they have on the weather.

The lakes and the positive attributes for growing grapes are the same attributes that make it a great area for views and vistas.

Q. In your opinion, what makes the Finger Lakes so special?

A. I think there are two things, it’s peopleoriented, and there is such great camaraderie in the wine and specialty food movement in the Finger Lakes. This is in addition to the idyllic vistas I view from my home each and every day.

Q. What activity in the Finger Lakes makes you the happiest?

A. Sampling wine, drinking beer and exploring the world of antique cars in the Finger Lakes. I just can’t think of a better place to live.

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Q. What’s your personal favorite Arbor Hill product or favorite use of an Arbor Hill product?

A. I would really have to say in the wine area it is going to be Traminette. We were instrumental in bringing this new grape to the market in 1996 and it is considered our signature wine. People use Arbor Hill’s Traminette as a standard in the industry. For food products, I would say our Black Raspberry Celery Seed Dressing, which is a modification of a recipe from my grandmother. There are a lot of raspberry vinaigrettes, but I have never seen another black raspberry celery seed dressing. It won an international award at the Fancy Food Show and is our number one product in terms of sales. It’s excellent as a salad dressing, but equally as good with many vegetables and in combination with cheeses and nuts.

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Top 10

Family Fun Ideas

8. Lazy Acre Alpacas

Tour and meet more than 90 alpacas and new babies on a 180-acre farm with unique landscapes and beautiful gardens. Take home some fun souvenirs made from the highly-prized fibers!

Tours require appointments.

www.lazyacrealpacas.com

7. Roseland Bowl

Roseland is a family recreation center. 60 lanes for bowling, indoor golf simulators, an arcade – and of course, food! Bowl away!

www.roselandbowl.com

6. EASTVIEW Mall

EASTVIEW is one of the greatest malls in the Finger Lakes – and it includes a brand new Lego experience for kids! With stores, restaurants and events for both children and adults, EASTVIEW is a getaway for the entire family.

www.eastviewmall.com

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Red Jacket Orchards

Not old enough to enjoy Finger Lakes wines? The perfect solution: visit Red Jacket Orchards, and taste the unique flavors of juices that are freshly pressed right at the orchard. Explore the farm store and take home some local goodies!

www.redjacketorchards.com

4. Sonnenberg Gardens

The whole family will be in awe of the 40-room mansion and nine formal gardens at Sonnenberg.

With tours operating every day in season, Sonnenberg offers a great way for kids to learn about history while exploring the great outdoors.

www.sonnenberg.org

3. Ganondagan

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Victor Hiking Trails

Enjoying the lovely outdoors with your family… what more can you ask for! The Victor Hiking Trails offer 50 miles of trails including open fields, wooded wetlands, hills, and valleys throughout Victor. Not only can you hike on these trails, but you can also bike or go x-country skiing.

www.victorhikingtrails.org Check out our Family Fun Board!

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Local Parks

Kershaw! Onanda! Seneca Lake State Park!

Hemlock Canadice Lakes State Forest! All these lakeside parks offer distinctive choices for the family. Hiking trails upland; water and land sports lakeside. Seneca has the Sprayground for extra splashing. Kershaw has a playground, easy access to ice cream, and water sports equipment for rent at Canandaigua Sailboarding. And, if you’re looking for more solitude – go west to New York’s newest state forest. For details, visit “what to do – water, parks and farms” at the link below.

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History and fun! You can find both at Ganondagan State Historic Site. Ganondagan is the preserved site of the community where the Seneca people lived 300 years ago. Tours and events make it easy for the family to experience traditional Native American culture.

www.ganondagan.org

2. Bristol Mountain Winter

Resort The highest vertical of any ski resort between the Rocky Mountains and the Adirondacks, Bristol Mountain is one of the most popular winter attractions in the Finger Lakes.

Enjoy skiing or snowboarding, or want to learn?

Bristol Mountain is a great place to spend the day as a family. www.bristolmt.com

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Roseland Waterpark

Roseland Waterpark is a 59-acre water park located in Canandaigua, and one of the best places to cool off during the summer. With a Giant Wavepool, Adventure River, Mammoth Raft Ride, water slides, and much more, Roseland offers a full day of family fun!

www.roselandwaterpark.com

Cozy up with a warm drink at a coffee shop!

One of our favorites? Try Finger Lakes Gifts & Lounge in Geneva… grab a ‘cuppa’ local coffee or juice, and pair it with local cheeses, breads, ice cream, and more! The best part? You can shop for some Finger Lakes gifts while you stay dry! www.fngerlakesgiftsandlounge.com

You’re already wet… so why not embrace the rain?

Head to Grimes Glen in Naples for a refreshing hike through the waterfalls (caution: the rocks get slippery!), splash around at the Sprayground at Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva, or catch your thrills on a waterslide at Roseland Waterpark in Canandaigua!

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Need a pick-me-up with all those clouds outside?

Put your walking shoes on and head to EASTVIEW Mall! Shop, dine, catch a movie next door at Regal Cinemas, or hey, why not challenge your friends to a scavenger hunt? www.eastviewmall.com

Check out our Rainy Day Fun Board!

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The great thing about antiquing?

You can discover treasure upon treasure, and stay dry while you do it! From the amateur to the professional, everyone is bound to find something they love among the various antique shops and galleries in Ontario County. Find your ideal place by searching for “antiques” at www.visitfingerlakes.com!

A two-story outhouse?!

Only in Phelps, where interesting architecture is abundant. Discover this unique structure and other interesting stories and facts about Phelps’ history at the 1869 Howe House, home to the Phelps Historical Society. www.phelpsny.com/historical-society

Bright colors on a canvas can help you forget dark clouds outside –

On this rainy day, find that brightness at an art gallery! Stroll down Main Street in Canandaigua to visit the Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery and Finger Lakes Gallery and Frame, head down to the village of Naples to check out a slew of local artisan works at Artzanns, or check out student work on display at Hobart & William Smith Colleges’ Davis Gallery!

Why not get a taste of New York all in one place on your day inside?

Head to the New York Wine & Culinary Center to check out the hands-on cooking

classes, become a foodie expert during a wine and food pairing session, taste local wines in the tasting room, shop local at the gift shop, and indulge in local cuisine at the Upstairs Bistro! www.nywcc.com

Are you feeling lucky?

Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack in

Farmington is a great place to win big on a rainy day! Take your chance on your choice of nearly 1,200 slot machines, follow simulcast racing from the country’s top tracks, and enjoy your breaks at the Vineyard Buffet, the Platinum Grille, or one of several other great dining options. A win-win! www.fngerlakesracetrack.com

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Duck into a downtown shop!

Main Street is the place to be. Lots of choices.

If clothes shopping is your thing you’ll find rainy day comfort in Canandaigua at

The Country Ewe.

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A Great Place to Live is a Great Place to Visit!

We asked residents, “What makes YOU happiest about living in the Finger Lakes?”

And they said...

Theresa Charlebois - Bloomfield

“Well that is an easy question to answer.

Out of all the places I’ve traveled to, and I’ve traveled to a lot of places, nothing compares to the Finger Lakes. I’ve traveled for work, and I’ve traveled for pleasure. Every time I embark on a trip to warmer places, I hope that I will fall in love with my destination just as much as I love it here. You see, I am not a lover of the winter cold. But I am a lover of hiking. Of camping. Of waterfalls and sunflowers. Of beautiful sunsets.

Of weekends getting lost on a new trail. Of photography of babies, families, and couples.

And the Finger Lakes gives me all of these things I love so dearly. From the beauty of Canandaigua Lake, to the quietness of Boughton Park, to the tranquility of Grimes Glen. Swimming, boating, walking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, picnics. The Finger Lakes just has it all. And I get to fall in love with the many amazing places in the Finger Lakes doing what I love most: photography. I am at my happiest when I am taking pictures for family and friends. Engagement shoots. Family shoots.

Even weddings. Right here in the Finger Lakes.

There are so many places to go for unique shots and beautiful surroundings. And it’s because of this happiness that I find right here in my own backyard that I haven’t moved (despite this winter’s snow!).

P.S… Attached are a couple of my favorite shots!

We raised two children that now share our love for the region and know that Ontario County will always be home to them. A place where they learned to swim in the waters of Canandaigua Lake and an open and enriching environment where they learned

Joe Decker (and family) – Bloomfield

the values of community and life.

As a native of Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region there is nothing more inspiring to me than the land itself. Happiness to me is being in the outdoors of Ontario County.

I grew up in a town to the west in neighboring Livingston County. The days of my youth were spent hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and working most of the acres on the farms in my corner of the town. As a young man, I moved to nearby Rochester for a couple of years.

When it came time to settle down and raise a family there was no question that I would return to country living. My new wife and I found a suitable home in the quiet Ontario County village of Bloomfield. Despite it being a village home, it seemed more like country to me with the large one-acre lot and open fields beyond.

Our large village lot has a back yard that serves as an extension to the region’s wildlife range. Looking out our kitchen window we do not see another house but rather the simple beauty of the land.

My first love is nature and being in the outdoors. Ontario County is still very much a rural county despite its close proximity to human development. The county is home to all that is wild and free.

We raised two children that now share our love for the region and know that Ontario County will always be home to them. A place where they learned to swim in the waters of Canandaigua Lake and an open and enriching environment where they learned the values of community and life. They now have taken their place in the world at large, one as an art teacher and one as a forester.

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Living as one with the land is what happiness is for me. Ontario County holds those values and will continue to influence generations to come.”

What wonderful places to spend a day on the water.

Pat Tobin – Victor Traveling around Ontario County in the Finger Lakes reminds me of why nature is so peaceful and good for our well-being. Ontario County touches on Livingston County where both counties are home to the Little Finger Lakes, Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice and Honeoye.

What wonderful places to spend a day on the water. Public parks allow easy access.

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What do I love? The valleys, the lakes, the hills, and the spacious fields of agriculture.

Lynne Standish- – Travel Happiness to me is cycling around the Finger Lakes – sun on my face, smelling honeysuckle.

the clusters of grapes hang heavily on the vine, the fragrance saturates the atmosphere all around us. Winter snow paints panoramas of unmatched beauty. In summer, water skiing is my favorite pastime. Geneva offers the best in churches, schools, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Finger Lakes Community College, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, library, hospital and medical facilities; I could go on and on. I have lived in the Geneva area for 61 years – do you suppose I may consider myself a native! At 83 years of age, I’ve given up my aspiration of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Carol and I consider Geneva our home, and we love it here in Ontario County!

Clair and Carol Schaffner – Geneva Ontario County, specifically Geneva, NY, was introduced to me via the US Air Force when I was stationed at Sampson Air Force Base. My destiny was to remain at Sampson all four years. When the fours years would end, I planned to return to my home state and become a teacher in Hershey, Pennsylvania, yes, Chocolate Town, USA! – chosen as my ideal community. When Carol and I married, she moved from Pennsylvania to Geneva and taught second grade in the original North Street School.

When I was discharged a year later, I became a teacher in Waterloo and subsequently in Geneva.

Geneva was rapidly becoming “home” to us, and we decided to remain here. We love the natural beauty of Ontario County – the beautiful, calm, blue waters of Seneca Lake and how fierce, wild, and turbulent they become in a storm. We marvel at the spectacular sunrises and sunsets reflected in Seneca’s waters. We love the rolling vineyards on the perimeter of the lake. In autumn, when

Frank and Melody Tennity – Honeoye There’s so much to love about living in this area. It starts with the bare trees in the spring and late snow on the ground, and then the color of the leaves and the Grape Festival in the fall. But we also love the friendliness of the area as a whole, and that there’s always so much to do here – whether it’s biking, kayaking, fishing, hunting, or skiing. Frank used to fish on Honeoye Lake with his dad when he was young, and early in our marriage,

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Chris Mahan - Travel Happiness looks like the snap of a bratwurst and quench of a lager at John Brahm’s Brew & Brats and the trill of a fiddle and plunk of a banjo at Roots Café.

Alexandra Grimm- Travel

Happiness to me is driving along West Lake Rd. with the car windows open and the sunlight streaming in.

we bought an aluminum boat and we would come down after work and end up fishing in the dark. I would fall asleep in the boat while Frank kept on fishing. When we had the opportunity to buy our land on Honeoye Lake, it was perfect because it was within distance from Rochester, where Frank was working, and now that we’re retired, it’s wonderful to live there. We’ve been doing our fishing guide service since the late ‘90s, and we meet the best people, and it’s so great to see them learn so much.

Once we had a group of three guys from overseas, and one hadn’t budgeted for a fishing trip, so while his two buddies were fishing, I took the guy out to Harriett Hollister Park so he could hike. And when he got back, he just marveled at the land, and the space between the houses and the road. I just loved that. We have a lot of families that come back year after year, too, and so we see these young kids start off looking scared to even go down the stairs to the pier, but their confidence grows, and it’s so nice to witness that. The friendliness is in the people that live here as well as the visitors. Living here is close to heaven - it’s the greatest thing to see the stars at night, the fog hanging over the valleys in the morning… it’s just the place to live.

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Festivals

Finger Lakes Plein Air Festival - Sonnenberg Gardens

Sulphur Springs Festval – early June A yearly event, the Sulphur Springs Festival celebrates Clifton Springs’ diverse heritage dating back to the Victorian Age! A parade with over 1,000 participants, food, and games are set to welcome you to Clifton Springs. www.sulphurspringsfestval.com Canandaigua Arts and Music Festval – mid-July Explore historic downtown Canandaigua as Main Street comes alive with artists, food vendors, and musicians! www.canandaiguaartfestval.com Hill Cumorah Pageant – mid-July One of the world’s greatest outdoor productions takes place each year at Hill Cumorah. Each July, seven free evening performances are presented. www.hillcumorah.org

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Canandaigua LakeMusic Festval – mid-July Canandaigua’s largest celebration of music performed by the area’s most talented performers comes to Finger Lakes Community College. Sure to be the ultimate music to your ears! www.lakemusicfestval.org Phelps Sauerkraut Festval – 1st weekend of August For the past 45 years, Phelps has held a Sauerkraut Festival to commemorate the time when Phelps was the sauerkraut capital of the world! Come experience everything sauerkraut, and so much more. www.phelpsny.com/sauerkraut-festval Finger Lakes Riesling Festval – mid-August Life in the Finger Lakes – beautiful lakes, friendly people, and of course, our famous Rieslings! Celebrate with friends and family in a mile of fun along Canandaigua’s Lake Shore Drive. www.rieslingfestval.com

Pageant of Steam – mid-August Just off historic Routes 5 & 20, the Pageant of Steam in Hopewell includes the area’s largest display of operating farm machinery dating back to the early 1900’s. www.visitfingerlakes.com Naples Grape Festval – late September Since 1961, the Grape Festival has been held every September in the Naples Valley to celebrate the area’s grape harvest, talented artisans, winemakers, local and regional musicians, and of course, the Naples specialty: grape pie! www.naplesgrapefest.org Bristol Mountain Fall Festval – mid-October Celebrate autumn! Sky rides, arts and crafts, food, and a bounce house for the little ones – all with beautiful fall foliage at its peak! www.bristolmountain.com/fall-sky-rides Christkindl Market – early November Held on the lawn of the majestic Granger Homestead, Christkindl is a traditional German holiday market under heated tents, featuring over 100 regional artisans, several unique food vendors, and live entertainment throughout. A great way to kick off the holiday season! www.canandaiguachristkindlmarket.com Festval of Lights – early December Clifton Springs’ annual Festival of Lights brings the charm of the village during the day to life at night as the downtown area is bathed in festival holiday lights! Santa, carolers, warm drinks and food to keep you warm, and lots of family fun. www.cliftonspringschamber.com

What’s it like to be a Finger Lakes festival veteran?

Val shows us!

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Bristol Valley Theater

Looking for a sparkling musical? Zany comedy? Superb drama? Or perhaps a baffling ‘whodunit’? You’ll feel right at home finding your happiness at Bristol Valley Theater. Since 1964, this awardwinning theatre has been bringing top notch talent live from New York to the heart of the Finger Lakes. And don’t miss the BVT Fall Folk Fest!

Live from New York!

Bristol Valley Theater 151 South Main Street Naples 14512

www.bvtnaples.org

Finger Lakes Plein Air Festval

A prestigious fine art event, the Plein Air Competition and Festival is juried and judged; held rain or shine.

Throughout the days of Plein Air, discover artists capturing the beauty of the Finger Lakes in their artwork all throughout Ontario County!

June 6-9, 2013

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“Our Insiders Picks” Sue David Take a walk on the Manchester Gateway Trail alongside the Canandaigua Outlet. During the spring, it’s home to the Wild Water Derby!

Stop at the County Road 12 Scenic Overlook for a snapshot of Ontario County’s best view of Canandaigua Lake – once during each season. The colors change, but the scenery is always stunning!

AJ Stop by the farm house on Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor for a demonstration on how they’re harvesting Iroquois white corn and grab a couple of bags and recipes for home!

Holly Count the purple fire hydrants you pass in Naples as you make your way to Bristol Valley Theater for a show!

Sara Attend a concert under the stars – as soon as those first chords strum on stage at CMAC, happiness takes over.

Laurie Head into Red Jacket Orchards farm store and go down the line of tasting carafes to get an array of what Zagat called “The Best Juice on the Planet!” in 2010.

Val Ice cream! Yup, I love it – especially when it comes with a special tasting spot – a waterfall in Phelps, along with bikes in Naples, on the Pier in Geneva … and more!

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Spend a day in historic

Clifton Springs Clifton Springs began thriving in the mid-nineteenth century sparked by Dr. Henry Foster’s dedication to the “Water Cure” and the community.

The village is thriving in the twentyfirst century as well. Experience an enchanting mix of innovation and preservation spanning three centuries. Shop, dine, stroll, and explore in every season.

Visit our relaxing and friendly downtown with Victorian era architecture.

Stop in at: Warfeld’s Restaurant & Bakery Peirce’s Gift Shop Explore! The Book Store Main Street Arts Sandy’s Floral Gallery The Springs Spa

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Outdoor Fun: Geocaching.com Sulphur Springs Festival Festival of Lights Annual Shakespeare by the Brook August Concerts in the Park Series Pristine Parks, Pavilions & Gardens Labyrinth

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Peter Jemison www.ganondagan.org Q. As an artist, what do you love about the Finger Lakes?

A. I really love the four seasons. The changing landscapes from summer to fall and from winter to spring. Some winter landscapes really inspire me with bright light and beautiful shadows coming from the snow on a late afternoon. Likewise, I’m inspired in the spring as plants come back and we see and hear birds.

Q. As a resident, what do you love about the Finger Lakes?

A. What I really like is the lakes themselves. I love being able to drive along Canandaigua or Seneca Lake and just take in the beautiful vistas that exist around the area. I can imagine some of the events that had to take place here, anything from signing of the Canandaigua Treaty to the time when the Seneca occupied the area on the south end of Canandaigua Lake. The whole area is just so beautiful. You can take low roads or high roads along the lake and get a total different experience.

Q. What in the Finger Lakes inspires your artwork?

A. I would say the landscape in general. Sometimes I just like to hone into the natural like the native plants that grow in the environment. At other times I like to see the whole of the area and the much bigger picture. In my yard I have a cherry tree. I watch and anticipate the blossoms and the coming of the leaves, and I cherish the fruit when that comes. Crops like grapes and apples and corn have been here for a very long time. These things give you a sense of the bounty of the landscape and the land. That landscape inspires me as well.

Q. What is your favorite thing to do in the Finger Lakes?

A. I love to take a nice walk in some part of the landscape that I may or may not be familiar with.

I get to walk it and explore it. Even at Ganondagan there are a couple of trails I don’t take regularly, like the Seneca Trail, it has deep woods and fields and smaller wooded areas, a high ridge that overlooks a stream. On a warm summer day it is great to get in the woods where it is nice and cool.

Cindy Harris www.harrisstudios.com Q. As an artist, what do you love about the Finger Lakes?

A. I love the lush, varied landscape of the Finger Lakes, from the water and hills to the fields and wooded pine areas and so much more. The four seasons with their changes in light, color and temperature are exciting for me to try to capture in my art. Also, this area has an abundance of artists to collaborate with as well as an appreciation of art.

Between the beauty of this area and the people here, the Finger Lakes is an amazing place to grow as an artist.

Q. As a resident, what do you love about the Finger Lakes?

A. It’s such a beautiful place to live and people are very passionate about what they do. There is an abundance of creativity and joy here. It’s also a great place to raise a family. I raised two children in the Finger Lakes and have so many wonderful memories. From skiing at Bristol Mountain, to finding four leaf clovers on our back lawn, we treasure each experience as a special gift of living in such a beautiful place. It always feels like we are on vacation even when we are home.

Q. What in the Finger Lakes inspires your artwork?

A. Capturing the light and colors of the Finger Lakes inspires my work in a significant way. Also, visiting local galleries and working with other artists in the studio or plein air is deeply inspiring.

Q. What is your favorite thing to do in the Finger Lakes?

A. Taking a long walk with my dog at sunrise in the Bristol Hills, listening to the birds, smelling the fresh air, feeling the sun on my face and experiencing the magnificence of the landscape is one of my favorite things to do here...

(I actually have quite a long list.)

When possible I like to unplug from technology and just BE... getting into the creative gap and allowing ideas to just flow.

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Vasiliy Baziuk www.vasiliyimages.com Q. As an artist, what do you love about the Finger Lakes?

A. As a photographer I enjoy the relaxed feel that I get from being in the Finger Lakes. It’s a nice balance of water and hills and scenery.

Q. As a resident, what do you love about the Finger Lakes?

A. As a resident, I enjoy the seasons in the Finger Lakes and the beauty they each bring. To me, seasons are the rhythm of life.

Q. What in the Finger Lakes inspires your artwork?

A. What inspires my photography in the Finger Lakes is the scenery and the people. It’s the discovery of all that is in the Finger Lakes that excites me.

I see something, like a location for a shot or people doing something, and that liberates my imagination and gets it moving. I am always thinking of the next great photo or a backdrop for a photo.

Q. What is your favorite thing to do in the Finger Lakes?

A. My favorite thing to do in the Finger Lakes is sailing in the summertime and skiing in winter. I also enjoy driving around the lakes, daydreaming and taking the scenery in with an occasional winery stop or a grape pie from a roadside stand.

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in the Finger Lakes A gift from Adorn Jewelry & Accessories 36 South Main St. Canandaigua 14424 585-393-1530 www.adornjewelryandaccessories.com You’ve got the clothes, but how about the accessories? Visit Adorn Jewelry, on South Main Street in Canandaigua, for a colorful selection of jewelry, scarves, handbags, beads, and more! While you’re there, check out the artwork that “adorns” the walls, and take a piece home - store owner and jewelry designer Erica Bapst created all of them!

Finger Lakes honey 585-229-2236 www.bloomfeldhoney.com

F. Oliver’s Finger Lakes oils 129 South Main St. Canandaigua 14424 585-396-2585 www.folivers.com

The Bloomfield Honey Farm is a pretty sweet place. But, don’t take it from us. Try their honey products! Using locally raised Finger Lakes honeybees, the Bloomfield Honey Farm produces a variety of honeys, candles, lip balms, soaps and creams that can be purchased in various locations.

F. Oliver’s has the finest and freshest selection of ultra-premium oils and vinegars around and features several local food products. Finger Lakes Fabulous Squash Seed Oil and Finger Lakes Good-For-You Grape Seed Oil are unique artisanal oils that can only be found right here! Be sure to try the Seneca Salts and Flour City Pastas as well.

Inspire Moore Winery 197 North Main St. Naples 14512 585-374-5970 www.inspiremoorewinery.com

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Golden Oak Farm 8395 Route 20A Honeoye 14471 800-716-1069 www.alpacasetc.net

Inspire Moore Winery, located in the heart of downtown Naples, focuses on sustainability and is led by the passionate Moore family.

Owners Tim and Diane infuse all wines with the spirit of the people and the land from which the wines are derived.

Varieties of reds and whites, such as “Gratitude”, “Love”, and “Change”, are sure to inspire your palate!

Ever taken an Alpaca for a walk? Stop out to Golden Oak Farm for the free fun farm events including “Take an Alpaca for a Walk.”

While you’re at the farm, browse the store for a selection of Alpaca products including socks, sweaters, yarn and local handmade items.

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THE Finger Lakes HAPPINESS PROJECT What’s it like to be a Red Jacket apple? Find out here!

Juice from Red Jacket Orchards 957 Routes 5 & 20 Geneva 14456 315-787-0102 redjacketorchards.com Zagat Survey 2010 called Red Jacket Orchards’ juices the “best-on-theplanet”, and they are incredibly healthy too! They are 100% fruit juice, made simply by pressing the whole fruit. Visit the Red Jacket Farm Store and try the 11 different flavors including strawberry apple and tart cherry stomp. YUM!

White Corn from Ganondagan 1488 State Route 444 Victor 14564 585-337-6793 www.iroquoiswhitecorn.org

Naples Valley Brand Products 585-374-6537 naplesvalley.com

When the French destroyed Ganondagan in 1687, they destroyed over 500,000 bushels of white corn in the granary on Fort Hill. But, white corn has just recently come back in a big way at Ganondagan. Stop by the Native American Historic Site and take home some bags of whole corn, hand-roasted corn and corn flour. While there, learn about the cultural, nutritional and spiritual importance of white corn to the Haudenosaunee.

Cindy Harris is a Finger Lakes artist and designer. She is inspired by the beauty, light and color of the abundantly rich Finger Lakes Region. Her paintings are a personal reflection of her deep connection with nature, life and the positive energy in people.

Famous Finger Lakes grape pie 7599 Route 21 Naples 14512 585-374-2139 monicaspies.com

A gift from Artzanns 118 North Main St. Naples 14512 585-374-6740 www.artzanns.com Over 200 Finger Lakes Artisans present everything from pottery, hand-blown glass, wood works, sculptures, metal, paintings, photography, jewelry, fabric art, all natural candles, soaps and sundries, local musicians and literary artists’ works, plus a pantry full of wonderful food confections produced locally!

Did you know that the Finger Lakes town of Naples sells nearly 70,000 slices of grape pie a year? Since 1951, homemakers in Naples have been selling pies made from the grapes grown in their vineyards.

Today, all roads leading into Naples, NY offer up some great grape pie options.

Monica’s Grape Pies have become famous and Monica Schenk, the owner, has been featured in the New York Times and on Food Network!

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Try a selection of homemade mustards, jams, jellies, sauces, and seasonings made by Robin Voorhees in the kitchen at Bristol Mountain. Robin grows her own jalapenos for her jalapeno jams, and sources her wines and fruits from local purveyors to bring you the freshest products! Naples Valley Brand Products are sold in over 30 locations throughout the Finger Lakes.

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50 years of pottery in the Finger Lakes

By AJ Shear

For the past 50 years, Jim Kozlowski has been making pottery in the Finger Lakes.

And since 1979, he has been doing so as co-owner, along with his wife, Lois, of the Wizard of Clay Pottery in the town of Bristol.

In 1977, following a 12-year career in the classroom, Jim left teaching art in the Greece Central School District in suburban Rochester, NY, and began making pottery full time. Two years later, Jim and Lois opened the Wizard of Clay Pottery.

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Jim built the first four geodesic dome buildings at the Wizard of Clay himself.

Thirty-four years later, the business has seven employees, including his now part-owner son, Jamie, and 12-year-old grandson, Carver.

“If I said name one potter who is making a living at pottery -- and I mean a living, not by having financial inheritance, not by having a spouse who is working, not by having a part-time job -- but making a living, feeding your children, taking care of people with the work of your hands -- with pottery alone,” said Jim, “there would not be many. I’m kind of a rare bird in that instance.”

Jim likes to reflect on words from a book called The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.

“There is one line I think about almost every day, ‘Work is love made visible’.

When I work, I am not just in love with the material; I am in love with my family.

I want to share this with people, and my work is how I can show it.”

He also draws inspiration from the Finger Lakes region. The Wizard of Clay’s signature pottery, Bristoleaf®, features imprints of real leaves from the Bristol area on the finished clay products.

For Jim and his family, living in the Finger Lakes is a point of pride.

“People are wonderful everywhere in the world. But this is home and the people are good here, and I wouldn’t think of living anywhere else,” said Jim. Jim estimates that he uses 60-80 thousand pounds of clay a year and has already surpassed making his onemillionth pot. He has speculated that if someone took all the clay he has used, made it into grapefruit sized balls and lined them up, the line would stretch from Bristol to Rochester, a distance of more than 30 miles.

And Jim has no plans of stopping anytime soon. “It’s not work. It’s never a job. I am making pots for people to use.

I am making pots as beautiful as I can make them, and that’s all I do. I sit down at the wheel and it all melts away and it’s so familiar, so comfortable,” said Jim. “It happens every day and I’ll continue to do it, hopefully until God says I can’t.”

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Take a virtual trip to see the Wizard!

You can visit The Wizard of Clay at

7851 State Route 20A, Bloomfield 14469

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History

in the Finger Lakes

11,000 years ago – Glaciers retreated and formed “the lakes”.

1794 - The Canandaigua Treaty is signed between the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy - Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora.

Today, celebrate this each November 11 at the Ontario County Courthouse and with visits to the Ontario County Historical Society and Ganondagan State Historic Site.

1817 - Construction of the Erie Canal began in New York State.

Today, both Rose Hill Mansion and the Prouty-Chew Museum are conveniently situated with a view of Seneca Lake – our premier access point to the canal and canal history.

1830 - Seven years after Joseph Smith visited Hill Cumorah and found “the ancient record”, the Book of Mormon was printed in Palmyra, NY. Today, Hill Cumorah is the site of a state of the art visitors center and the annual pageant celebrating the Mormon religion.

1873 - Susan B. Anthony was tried and convicted at the Ontario County Courthouse for voting illegally. Just ten years before that, the first Lady Justice statue was erected and placed atop the Ontario County Courthouse to witness the event.

Today, Historic Main Street Canandaigua is a great place to walk in Anthony’s footsteps!

1816, 1829, 1839, 1856, 1869, and 1887 - Granger Homestead,

Prouty-Chew Museum, Rose Hill Mansion, Foster Cottage Museum, Howe House, and Sonnenberg Mansion were constructed, respectively.

Today, you can take their tours and learn about the special features of each home – from a carriage collection of over 70 horse drawn vehicles to a two story outhouse!

1945 - What today is known as Constellation Brands – was founded

by Marvin Sands as Canandaigua Industries. It is the largest distributor of premium wines in the world.

Today, big-name musicians from all over the world take the stage each summer season at Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), which is also the summer home to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

2012 – Outdoor sports have always been “hot” in the Finger Lakes.

But, during the 2012 summer, our area took Olympic Gold - many times. Who has local roots? Meghan Musnicki (Canandaigua Academy grad, Naples, NY) – U.S. rowing team; Ryan Lochte (Bristol, NY native) – U.S. men’s swimming; and Abby Wambach – we all know that – U.S. women’s soccer! Trust us, there will be more of that history to come.

They have lots of great land to practice on!

2013 – FLVC declares it the Year of Happiness.

Help us make it come true with your visit this year!

If you like history, architecture and art - you have it all in Lady Justice(regilded in 2012), who stands atop the Ontario County Courthouse.

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Happy 100th! - City of Canandaigua 1789 – Canandaigua becomes the County Seat for Ontario County 1812 – The First Congregational Church is built 1815 – The Village of Canandaigua is created 1816 – Gideon Granger moves to Canandaigua and builds the Granger Homestead 1873 – Susan B. Anthony is tried and convicted at the Ontario County Courthouse in Canandaigua for voting illegally 1886 – Mary Clark and Frederick Thompson build Sonnenberg Mansion April 28, 1913 – The Village of Canandaigua becomes the City of Canandaigua August 15, 2003 – Hillary Clinton speaks at the Canandaigua VA

More information at www.canandaiguanewyork.gov

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March 14, 2006 – President Bush speaks at Canandaigua Academy and Ferris Hills 2013 – The City of Canandaigua celebrates its centennial

Centennial events all year, including...

1913 Walk into the Past

Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2013 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Take a walk into Canandaigua’s past, learning about the social and political issues that were the talk of the town in 1913. Enjoy theatrical reenactments on the streets of Canandaigua. Travel to 8 historical locations. On Phoenix Street you’ll witness a police officer chasing off two barflys, On Beeman Street by the Davidson Theater, watch actors rehearsing for a popular play called “The Third Degree.” End the walk with lemonade and refreshments!

More info: Call the Ontario County Historical Society at 585-394-4975

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G. Henry Boyce Collection of OCHS

Experience the City of Canandaigua in 1200 steps!

Check out the video!

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A Word with Mayor of Canandaigua

Then, visit the Ontario County Historical Society. They’re doing a display on the history of Canandaigua.

City Hall’s famous clock tower!

It is a prominent landmark in Canandaigua that stands atop a busy City Hall. The city’s 1848 Reeves clock is a testament to an era before standardized time was developed; when railroads all kept separate time schedules and when gongs rang out through the air informing all of the day’s hour.

According to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors it is the only known surviving example of a Reeves and Company “A” Frame Tower Clock that is complete. Reeves was a machining company located in New York City on Canal Street during the Industrial Revolution.

Our city fathers chose well in selecting this manufacturer for their public clock.

Next time you are in Canandaigua and stopped at the light at the corner of North Main Street and Ontario Street, look up at the historic clock. If you are there at the right time you can set your watch by it.

What would you tell a visitor to do?

First, take advantage of the wonderful geographic resource, Canandaigua Lake, the wonderful historical architecture we’ve been able to preserve in the community and the friendliness of the people who live here.

Also, I would recommend shopping in the many retail establishments in downtown and the plaza. We have many niche type shops dealing with everything from oil and vinegar to new and refurbished clothing and jewelry. For example, the new shop that opened on Main Street called The New You is a very neat concept.

Ellen Polimeni What makes this year special – besides being the Centennial? For example, how are you using the events to connect to history?

There are many organizations and groups in the city that are incorporating the Centennial celebration into their annual activities. For example: The arts council is doing Spaghetti Opera. There’s a spaghetti dinner and people sing various opera songs from the time periods. Broadway by the Lake has music from around the 1913 era. The Wood Library is doing many programs related to the early 1900’s to give people the feel for what it was like to live here then. The Centennial committee is sponsoring a series of lectures that focus on different time periods in the 100 years. A Native American bronze statue will be put in place in November – community effort to raise the money for it. Canandaigua is a Native American term, Chosen Spot, so we wanted to do something to reflect the heritage of the community.

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In your eyes, what makes Canandaigua a great place to live?

It’s a combination of the small town atmosphere created by the people who live here and that we’re able to sustain the wonderful geographic resource of the lake.

Why do you think Canandaigua is a great place to visit?

Canandaigua is a great place to work, live and play for all of the reasons I’ve given. Being part of the Finger Lakes Region – the whole geological history of the region is so important to us. The Finger Lakes were created by the glaciers, so the geological past of the world has been kind to us by giving us such a great region. From Canandaigua you can reach out to so many other places: Niagara Falls, Canada, the Great Lakes. We are very central you can reach out to some of the larger cities around us and use Canandaigua as a base for traveling.

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GETAWAY in the Finger Lakes

Bistros ‘n Boutiques

These packages can’t be beat…

Escape the daily grind with a day of shopping and dining!

Package available at Holiday Inn Express, Victor: Overnight accommodation, breakfast at hotel $25 certificate for EASTVIEW Mall $36 dining certificate at Bistro 11 Available May 1, 2013 – May 26, 2014 Prices start at $168. Based on availability. Blackout dates apply.

Book Today!

Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Victor – 585-672-2100

Vineyards & Valet

Relax and let us be your escort!

Package available at Homewood Suites by Hilton: Overnight accommodation, breakfast at hotel $25 certificate and valet parking at EASTVIEW Mall Shuttle to Casa Larga Vineyards, complimentary tasting for two Available May 1, 2013 – May 26, 2014 Prices start at $195. Based on availability. Blackout dates apply.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton, Victor – 585-869-7500

Loving the Local Life

Local food, shopping, and world-class wine tasting!

Package available with Ramada Geneva Lakefront and Hampton Inn Geneva: $50 meal certificate at Leaf Kitchen $50 certificate to downtown Geneva shops Wine tasting for two at Microclimate Wine Bar Overnight accommodation Available May 1, 2013 – September 1, 2013 Prices start at $289. Based on availability. Blackout dates apply.

Book Today!

Hampton Inn Geneva – 315-781-2035 Ramada Geneva Lakefront – 315-789-0400

Visit www.visitfingerlakes.com/packages for more details and even more great getaways!

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Two generations of Insiders compare their ideal

Girlfriends Getaway for all seasons...

It’s cold outside…

Laurie

Sara

“Short days and long nights… let’s pamper ourselves!”

“Snow on the ground?

Let’s bundle up and get outside!”

Day 1: Discover Clifton Springs - Foster Cottage Museum, downtown boutique shopping, massages at The Springs and an extravagant dinner at Warfield’s! Later that night, head to Geneva to check in at Belhurst.

Day 2: Appointments made at Isabella Spa, tastings at Belhurst Estate Winery, relax and chat by the outdoor fire pit before the night’s performance at the Smith Opera House.

Day 1: Hit the slopes for a pleasant night of snowboarding at Bristol Mountain. Exhilarating!

Earn our relaxing night at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Victor.

Day 2: Work out our wallets early at EASTVIEW Mall before grabbing our cross country skis and snowshoes for a few hours of outdoor fun at Dryer Road Park. Treat ourselves to a delicious late afternoon lunch at Bistro 11.

“Let’s make it an

“Active AND relaxing?

annual event!”

Laurie Laurie

“Thaw out with wine & food!”

Day 1: Earn our first stamps on our Canandaigua Wine Trail passports at Inspire Moore Winery and Hazlitt ’s Day 1: Cooking class at New York Wine & Culinary Red Cat Cellars in Naples. Pick up our locally-inspired picnic lunch at Roots Center followed by dinner at the Upstairs Bistro. Check Café, and grab a local grape pie at Monica’s Pies before heading to the in to Morgan Samuels Inn County Road 12 Scenic Overlook for a good night of rest. for a picnic. A tasting of wine and Day 2: Trail walking at gourmet foods at Arbor Hill Grapery, Ganondagan State Historic and we’ll be spent. Check in at Site (lots of girl talk, of Bristol Harbour for dinner and rest! course), then a stop at Wizard of Clay in Bristol for Day 2: Back to the trail: stop at locally-made pottery on our Heron Hill Winery before heading to downtown Canandaigua for a day way home. filled with boutique shopping, fudge sampling at Sweet Expressions, and “A getaway we’ll tastings of olive oils and vinegars at F. Oliver’s! always remember!”

“More wineries on the passport?

A Girlfriends Getaway

Sara

Makes Us Happy All Year Long!

Laurie

Sara

Day 1: Check in to The Inn on the Lake. Stroll down City Pier to take pictures of the historic boathouses, rent kayaks at Canandaigua Sailboarding, and make a picnic with goodies from Wegmans to enjoy at Kershaw Park.

Day 2: A morning tour of the mansion and gardens at Sonnenberg. Enjoy lunch at Simply Crepes then hit the docks for our afternoon cruise aboard the Canandaigua Lady.

Dinner overlooking the lake?

Why not. We’ll go to Nolan’s.

Day 1: Check in to the Ramada Geneva Lakefront and admire the spectacular views of Seneca Lake before dinner and live music on the patio at the Pier House Restaurant.

Day 2: Take in the sun and enjoy some ice cream as we stroll down Long Pier out onto the lake. Dinner and cocktails at Red Dove Tavern. End the night happily at Microclimate, where we each pick a different flight of wine to enjoy.

more delightful!”

“A good mix of indoor and outdoor activities is what we’re looking for!”

Sara

We’ll have to come back!”

“Downtown Geneva, here we come!”

makes summer even

Laurie

Yes, please!”

“Let’s choose a home base and not wander far!”

“Beautiful scenery

The grass is getting greener…

“Let’s take in the color!”

Day 1: Check in to Mountain Horse Farm B&B in the beautiful Bristol Hills and head to Cumming Nature Center to take a peaceful walk among colored leaves in the woods.

A satisfying dinner at Brew & Brats drives us back to the B&B for a relaxing night in the hot tub!

Day 2: A visit with the cutest characters at Lazy Acre Alpacas farm, and of course, a stop in the shop for a warm sweater to take home!

“Short stay; longlasting memories.”

Sara “Rejuvenation is our theme!”

Day 1: Check in for our stay at Little Lakes Inn and Healing Center in Honeoye and each try a different natural energy healing treatment. Hike Harriet Hollister for a bird’s eye view of Honeoye before dinner at the Holloway House in East Bloomfield… yum!

Day 2: Grab our cameras and kayaks and head to Sandy Bottom Beach Park on Honeoye Lake to snap photos of the foliage and the fishermen while we float on the calm waters.

“Tough to get back to

“So little time, so

reality after this one!”

Follow Sara to her girlfriends getaway at the Inn on the Lake!

much to do!”

“Brilliant burgundy, gold, and orange leaves appear…”

“A simple itinerary for a jam-packed summer…”

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Make tracks through the Finger Lakes...

These are just four trail ideas!

Find many more based on your interests with our Trip Planner.

Go to www.visitfingerlakes.com and select Travel Info.

Women’s History Trail Hobart & William Smith Colleges Did you know that the first woman to receive her degree as a Doctor of Medicine did so in Geneva? Elizabeth Blackwell graduated from Geneva Medical College in 1849, the school that would eventually become Hobart and William Smith Colleges. www.hws.edu

Manchester Gateway Trail entrance

Ontario County Courthouse In June of 1873, Susan B. Anthony was tried at the Courthouse for voting illegally. She was found guilty, but infamously refused to pay the fine! co.ontario.ny.us Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park www.sonnenberg.org

Manchester Gateway Trail As you move south, you’ll approach benches. Take a break from your stroll, and if you’re a water lover, drop your kayak in the Outlet access point here!

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Head north on the Trail to a beautiful overlook point for a great vantage point of the Canandaigua Outlet. While you’re there, read up on local baseball and railroad heritage at the kiosk!

The Travel Therapy Trail Little Lakes Inn and Healing Center Rejuvenate with natural energy healing and miracle water baths.

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Hemlock-Canadice State Forest This state forest is forever wild and includes two untouched lakes, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful serenity of natural beauty.

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Cumming Nature Center

www.rmsc.org/cummingnaturecenter

Loop Rt 96 Trail

Victor History, parks & recreation, hiking, biking, shopping, dining, golfing, schools– we’ve got it all and we’re so accessible! www.victorchamber.com

Farmington Home to specialty shopping with lots of fine dining opportunities, Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack, and Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program. www.farmingtoncofc.com

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Shortsville/ Manchester Rich in history, and home to the Wild Water Derby! Enjoy walking trails and parks, fishing and picnicking along the rushing waters of the Canandaigua Outlet. www.smacc.us

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Total Time From the Seneca’s culture based on the family matriarch at Ganondagan to influental philanthropists like Sonnenberg’s Mary Clark Thompson, Ontario County has long been a home for powerful women.

4 Hours

Ganondagan www.ganondagan.org

Moving further south, you’ll find the railroad bridge where you can stop at the kiosk to learn about the “Great Train Accident”.

Park West Hair Design & Spa www.parkwesthairdesignandspa.com

End your day of leisure on the Trail at Budd Park, where you can unpack your picnic and relax!

Microclimate Wine Bar Relax at the end of the day and compare Finger Lakes wines with those from around the world.

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Clifton Springs Home to impressive architecture, shops, restaurants, renowned spa, gardens, parks, pavilions, labyrinth, railroad stations, museum, geocaching, Tiffany mosaic, concerts and festivals.

A 1.5 mile pedestrian/ bicycle pathway system through the Village of Manchester, adjacent to the Canandaigua Outlet. Quiet and private – you’ll fnd yourself in harmony with the natural environment. Also a great place to catch the annual Wild Water Derby!

Make the day all about you and relax with grapeinspired spa treatments and tranquil surroundings that will make you forget about everything, except right where you are in the Finger Lakes!

Phelps Stroll down Main Street and feel small town life at its best!

Enjoy our parks, arts center, falls and restaurants. www.

www.CliftonSpringsChamber.com

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Feel the adrenaline rush of downhill skiing Bristol Mountain

Spend the day hiking

Cumming Nature Center, Dryer Road Park, Ganondagan, Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, Onanda Park, Ontario Pathways, Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

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Dryer Road Park, Onanda Park

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Bundle up and sled down

Strap in and go snowboarding

Take to the ice with Checkskating out ice our Snow Much Fun

Board!

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Lace up and try snowshoeing

Bristol Mountain Ski Resort 5662 State Route 64, Canandaigua 585-374-6000 www.bristolmt.com

Bristol Harbour Resort, Cumming Nature Center, Dryer Road Park, Ganondagan, Ontario Pathways, Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

Dryer Road Park 7405 Dryer Road, Victor 585-742-0140 www.victoryny.org Cumming Nature Center 6472 Gulick Road, Naples 585-374-6160 www.rmsc.org Harriet Hollister Spencer Park Canadice Hill Road, Honeoye 585-335-8111 www.nysparks.com/parks Bristol Harbour Resort 5410 Seneca Point Road, Canandaigua 585-396-2200 www.bristolharbour.com

Make the trek on my cross country skis Bristol Harbour Resort, Bristol Mountain, Cumming Nature Center, Dryer Road Park, Harriet Hollister Spencer Park, Ontario Pathways, Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

Take to the ice with ice skating Canandaigua Civic Center, Geneva Recreation Complex

Snowflakes = Smiles in the Finger Lakes

Build a snowman or lay down and make a snow angel Anytime, anywhere!

Ganondagan State Historic Site 1488 State Route 444, Victor 585-924-5848 www.ganondagan.org Ontario Pathways 200 Ontario Street, Canandaigua 585-234-7722 www.ontariopathways.org Wesley Hill Nature Preserve Off Gulick Road, Naples 607-275-9487 www.fllt.org/protected_lands Canandaigua Civic Center 250 North Bloomfield Road, Canandaigua 585-396-7230 www.gccc.org Geneva Recreaton Complex 666 South Exchange Street, Geneva 315-789-5005 www.geneva.ny.us Onanda Park 4965 West Lake Road, Canandaigua 585-394-3300 www.townofcanandaigua.org/ onandameet.htm

Get equipped!

Bristol Harbour (XC skis) Bristol Mountain (skis, snowboards, XC skis) RV&E (XC skis) 168 South Main Street, Canandaigua 585-393-5680 www.rvebike.com Ganondagan (snowshoes)

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!

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Great Retail Shops LL Bean 60 Eastview Mall Drive, Victor 1-888-552-5583 www.llbean.com North Face 240 High Street, Victor 585-398-2477 www.thenorthface.com

Another World Bed & Breakfast

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Busy, happy days need restful nights – and at these Finger Lakes properties,

you can rest easy!

You won’t want to miss a moment of happiness during your time spent in the Finger Lakes – and you won’t have to when you choose your ideal place to rest your head at night!

Find your home at one of many cozy bed and breakfasts or choose to make a lakeside hotel your stomping grounds.

Wherever you choose, it’s sure to be a welcoming place where you can revel in your new found Finger Lakes happiness.

Meet a few of our many proud innkeepers to the right, and then turn the page to check out some great options for accommodations in the Finger Lakes! www.visitfingerlakes.com/where-to-stay

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Innkeepers in the Finger Lakes

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Corey Dooley

Suzanne Vullers

Innkeepers, 1840 Inn on the Main

General Mgr., Homewood Suites

Innkeeper, Mountain Horse Farm

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www.rochestervictorhomewoodsuites.com

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Q. How did you end up in the Finger Lakes and what drew you to become an Innkeeper?

A. After visiting several Bed and Breakfasts and historic homes, Jaynee had a passion to rescue an old home that desperately needed to be brought back to life. She collected/refinished old furniture for over 20 years, until we had no more room. We discussed looking for a B & B, but put our dream on the back burner.

We’re from Buffalo, and when our daughter moved down this way, we visited. This house was for sale, and as soon as Jaynee saw it, she knew this was the one. It was in dire need of renovation but, thanks to guidance from other B&B owners and Jaynee’s inspiration, we were able to set it up to make it comfortable for guests and give them everything they need. And this is what we’ve done since 2004.

We always wanted to be innkeepers. We enjoy being with people, and we love the area because it draws people from all over the world, all cultures and all countries. We’ve met so many people who are now our friends.

Q. Favorite thing to do in your free time and what do you recommend to visitors who stay with you?

A. We love to tour around the different lakes in the Finger Lakes. We stop in at the new wineries and breweries because it’s so much fun to see them start and grow.

We recommend that visitors talk to the winemakers at the wineries and not just do the wine tastings.

We also suggest that they visit the downtowns of the local towns for the unique small town feel.

Victor’s Homewood Suites by Hilton features 90 rooms and suites, all with kitchenettes, so it’s easy to get comfortable in your home away from home!

Located just moments from lush vineyards and wineries as well as local shopping in downtown Canandaigua or nearby Eastview Mall.

Q. How did you end up in the Finger Lakes, and what drew you to the hotel business?

A. I grew up in New Hampshire and started working with a hotel company at the age of 14. I am a second generation hotelier. The main reason I stay in the hospitality industry is the satisfaction I get in making people feel as comfortable as possible.

Conrad Hilton (founder of the Hilton family of brands) once said that his “vision is to fill the Earth with the light and warmth of hospitality”. So each day I try to live up to that and create a warm, caring, comfortable, safe, and friendly environment for each of our guests.

Q. Favorite thing to do in your free time, and one thing you recommend to all visitors who come in?

A. In the summer, I love to golf. Ravenwood is one of my favorites. If our visitors are golfers, I always suggest the fabulous “Finger Lakes Foursome” – they can play Ravenwood, Bristol Harbour, Mill Creek, and Grey Stone for a great value and get a great golfing experience. Not a golfer? I suggest our visitors go to at least one of our local wineries.

Q. What do visitors frequently comment on/ love about your property?

A. As cliché as it sounds, I often hear the same thing: ‘This is the friendliest staff I have ever met’.

It’s a point of pride. There’s no better feeling than hearing that our hotel ‘is the best’ they’ve ever stayed at, or that it’s their ‘home away from home’.

Mountain Horse Farm B&B and Spa in Naples offers peaceful and relaxing getaways on 33 acres situated in the Bristol Hills. The B&B features a log home with a wrap-around porch, a carriage house and an onsite spa offering a variety of luxurious treatments.

Q. How did you end up in the Finger Lakes and what drew you to become an Innkeeper?

A. We’re from the Netherlands, so it reminded us of Germany and parts of Europe. In December 2008 we moved to Bristol and have been happy here. In my younger years I worked in restaurants and hotels.

When we moved here, I knew it was time to make a change. I wanted lots of space and horses back in my life. Finally I’m back to my first love – being an innkeeper.

Q. Favorite thing to do in your free time and what do you recommend to visitors who stay with you?

A. I like to spend time with my horses and dogs, have dinner at new restaurants or drive around to the wineries, not just to taste the wines but because they usually are located in places with beautiful views.

We encourage guests to go for wine tastings, visit and hike at Cumming Nature Center, ski at Bristol Mountain or enjoy Canandaigua Lake. For the shoppers, we suggest the specialty shops like Artizanns in Naples.

Q. What do visitors frequently comment on or love about your property?

A. The way we decorate is different and unique; it’s a mix of rustic and modern. The massages and other opportunities for relaxation are popular. The peacefulness, views and horses also make our guests happy. mething local!

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The 1840 Inn on the Main bed and breakfast is located right in the heart of Canandaigua’s historic district in an 1840 Empire Victorian. It is tastefully decorated in period furnishings and offers five rooms, each with en suite baths.

Q. What do visitors frequently comment on or love about your property?

A. From the moment they walk in they feel at ease and at home. We don’t overburden them with our presence. We want them to feel like this is their home.

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Best Western Plus Victor Inn and Suites 7449 Route 96 Victor 14564 585-924-3933 / 866-373-9679

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Indoor

14 miles to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

Summer $109-$129 Winter $89-$109

Yes

Ganondagan EASTVIEW Mall Beau Monde Spa Ravenwood Golf

Spa room and fitness center.

Rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Guest laundry. bestwesternvictorny.com

Geneva on the Lake 1001 Lochland Road Route 14 Geneva 14456 315-789-7190 / 800-343-6382

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Outdoor

On Seneca Lakefront

On Premises

Yes

$173-$835 Winter $173-$584

No

HWS Rose Hill Mansion Hill Cumorah

AAA 4 Diamond wine country villa & resort. Gardens, fine dining, lake access. Fitness center.

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Hampton Inn Geneva 43 Lake Street Geneva 14456 315-781-2035 / 877-781-2035

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Indoor

1/4 miles to Seneca

Walking

Yes

Summer $160-$200 Winter $122-$142

No

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Smith Opera House HWS Seneca Lakefront

Business center, conference room, hot tub in pool area.

Fitness center. geneva.hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 7502 Main Street Fishers County Rd. 42, Victor 14564 585-672-2100 / 800-315-2621

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Indoor

14 miles to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

Summer $119-$179 Winter $99-$149

No

EASTVIEW Mall Ravenwood Golf Ganondagan Casa Larga Winery

3 min. off NY Thruway Exit 45.

Indoor pool, spa, fitness center.

Business center, meeting space. hiexpress.com/victor

Homewood Suites

by Hilton 575 Fishers Station Drive Victor 14564 585-869-7500

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Indoor

14 miles to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

Summer $149-$259 Winter $129-$189

No

EASTVIEW Mall Ravenwood Golf Ganondagan Casa Larga Winery

3 min. off NY Thruway Exit 45.

Kitchenettes, spa, guest laundry, fitness center, meeting space. rochestervictor.homewoodsuites.com

The Inn on the Lake 770 South Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-394-7800 / 800-228-2801

134

Indoor Outdoor

On Canandaigua Lakefront

2 On Premises

No

Summer $182-$342 Winter $117-$242

Yes

Roseland Waterpark Sonnenberg Gardens CMAC Bristol Mountain

AAA 3 Diamond, waterfront resort & conference center. Some jacuzzi suites, whirlpool, fitness center. Lakeview dining. theinnonthelake.com

Ramada Geneva Lakefront 41 Lakefront Drive Routes 5 & 20 Geneva 14456 315-789-0400 / 800-990-0907

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Indoor

On Seneca Lakefront

On Premises

No

Summer $160-$335 Winter $109-$250

No

Seneca Lake Wine Trail HWS Smith Opera House Prouty Chew Museum

AAA 3 Diamond on north shore of Seneca Lake. Meeting & banquet space max 300 people.

Fitness center. genevaramada.com

Belhurst 4069 Route 14 South Geneva 14456 315-781-0201

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On Seneca Lakefront

2 on Premises

No

$95-$395

No

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Sailing on Seneca Lake HWS

Voted one of the most romant places in NY. Winery & gift shop. belhurst.com

Bristol Harbour Resort 5410 Seneca Point Road Canandaigua 14424 585-396-2200 / 800-288-8248

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Outdoor

Canandaigua Lake access

On Premises

No

$119-$285

No

Arbor Hill Grapery Bristol Mountain Bristol Valley Theatre

Championship golf course. La views and fireplaces.

Fitness center. bristolharbour.com

Comfort Inn and Suites 6026 Route 96 Farmington 14425 585-742-0182 / 800-424-6523

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Indoor

8 miles to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

$79-$189

No

EASTVIEW Mall FLGRT Winged Pheasant Golf

Close to NY Thruway Exit 44 Six suites. Jacuzzi, fitness cente comfortinn.com

Hampton Inn and Suites 7637 Route 96 Victor 14564 585-924-4400 / 800-426-7866

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Indoor

14 miles to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

$139-$199

Yes

EASTVIEW Mall Ravenwood Golf Ganondagan

Close to NY Thruway Exit 45 Fully equipped suites, fitness center. rochesterssuites.hamptoninn.co

Holiday Inn Express 4420 Routes 5 & 20 Canandaigua 14424 585-396-3669 / 888-465-4329

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Indoor

1 mile to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

$89-$245

No

CMAC NYWCC Roseland Waterpark

Well positioned near Cananda gua attractions. Fitness center. hiexpress.com/canandaiguany

Microtel Inn & Suites 550 Hamilton Street Geneva 14456 315-789-7890 / 800-771-7171

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None

2 miles to Seneca

Walking

Yes

$65-$139

Yes

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Smith Opera House HWS

Modern rooms, flat screen TV refrigerators. Fitness center. microtelinn.com

Microtel Inn 7498 Main Street Fishers Victor 14564 585-924-9240 / 800-771-7171

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None

14 miles to Canandaigua

Walking

Yes

$54-$118

Yes

EASTVIEW Mall Ravenwood Golf Ganondagan

Minutes from NY Thruway Ex 45. Plush, comfortable beddin microtelinn.com

All hotels offer free WiFi (Belhurst main floor only).

NYWCC = New York Wine & Culinary Center

Please note that information is subject to change.

CMAC = Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center

We recommend you call to verify details of the offerings.

HWS = Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The listings do not represent an endorsement of any facility by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection.

FLGRT = Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack

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Vacation Rentals Honeoye Lake Rentals 6145 Southwest Shore Honeoye 14471 585-737-3730

Family owned and operated business offering 4 newly remodeled and completely furnished rentals. Professional service with a personal touch. www.honeoyelakerentals.com

Sky Lodge Vacation Rentals 7750 Schoolhouse Road Naples 14512 585-374-8289

Sweeping views of the Naples Valley. Stone fireplace, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, antique furniture, 40-foot porch. 34 acres of private woods and trails. www.skylodgevacation.com

The Quiet Place 7527 Weiland Road Bloomfield 14469 585-657-4643

Over 15 properties throughout the Bristol Hills. Comfortable furnishings, acres of privacy.

Rest, romance, relaxation. Available for nightly, weekly, or monthly getaways. www.thequietplace.com

Cobtree Vacation Rental Resort 440-454 Armstrong Road Geneva 14456 315-789-1144

AAA 3 Diamond-rated property overlooking western shore of Seneca Lake. Seven airconditioned, pet-friendly cottages and cabins.

“Deluxe” homes can host groups up to 30. www.cobtree.com

Finger Lakes Premier Properties 22 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua 14424 315-536-2201 / 888-414-5253

235 lakefront vacation homes for rent, from cozy cabins to luxury homes. Amenities differ by property. www.fingerlakespremierproperties.com

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America’s Best Value Inn 6037 Route 96, Farmington 14425 585-924-2300 / 888-315-2378

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$49-$129

Yes

All rooms on ground floor. Cable TV. Jacuzzi rooms. AARP discount, truck and bus parking. americasbestvalueinn.com

Blossoms Motel 4151 Routes 5 & 20, Canandaigua 14424 585-394-0265

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$50-$60

No

Convenient to highway. Clean, comfortable rooms; family owned & operated for over 20 years.

Budget Inn 6001 Route 96 South, Farmington 14425 585-924-5020

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$49-$99

Yes

Minutes from NYS Thruway Exit 44. Coffee makers, hair dryers, refrigerators. AAA 2-Diamond. budgetinnny.com

Canandaigua Super 8 Motel 4450 Eastern Boulevard, Canandaigua 14424 585-396-7224 / 800-800-8000

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$65-$105

Yes

Children under 12 stay free. Jacuzzi suites available. Complimentary muffins, coffee, tea & hot cocoa. super8.com

Days Inn 485 Hamilton Street, Geneva 14456 315-789-4050 / 800-329-7466

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$59-$150

Yes

Fitness Center. Clean and comfortable. Under 17 with parents free. Convenient location. daysinn.com

Finger Lakes Lodge 3259 Moran Road, Canandaigua 14424 585-394-2800

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$77-$106 Closed Winter

No

Easy access to Routes 5 & 20. Refrigerator and microwave in room. cedarlodgecanandaigua.com

Lafayette Motel 408 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua 14424 585-394-5383

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$61-$72

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Courtyard area. Close to lakefront. Restaurant with home cooking open mornings and for lunch. lafayettemotelandrestaurant.com

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Miami Motel 4126 Routes 5 & 20, Canandaigua 14424 585-394-6700

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$69-$125

Yes

Jacuzzi rooms. Queen & Double suites. Amenities to make your stay an extraordinary experience. motelmiami.com

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$59-$129

No

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Red Carpet Inn & Suites 4232 Routes 5 & 20, Canandaigua 14424 585-394-4140 / 877-587-7719

Cable TV, laundry, suites with kitchenettes, conference room for up to 80. canandaiguamotel.com

Royal Inn 7463 Route 96, Victor 14564 585-924-2121

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$54-$99

No

Ideally located off NY Thruway Exit 45 for both business and vacation travelers. magnusonhotels.com/Royal-Inn-Victor

Scottish Inns 4078 Route 96, Manchester 14504 585-289-3811 / 888-222-9035

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$49-$89

Yes

Food, fuel - 24 hours adjacent. AAA two diamond. NYS Thruway Exit 43. scottishinnsny.com

The Georgian Motel 2580 Rochester Road, Rt 332, Canandaigua 14424 585-394-2321

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$59-$69

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1840 Inn on the Main 176 North Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-394-0139 / 877-659-1643

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Another World Bed & Breakfast 8404 French Hill Road Naples 14512 585-374-8413

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Mountain Horse Farm B&B and Spa 7520 West Hollow Road Naples 14512 585-374-5056

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Canandaigua Wine Trail Granger Homestead Sonnenberg Gardens Hiking/Biking

1840 Empire Victorian. Tastefully decorated in period furnishings. Five rooms with en-suite baths. A/C, TV/ DVD/VCR’s. innonthemain.com

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$169-$199

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Canandaigua Wine Trail Hiking & Biking Reservoir Creek Golf

Boutique B&B offering tradtional elegance, contemporary amenities, and warm, friendly hospitality.

Dedicated to eco-friendly principles. anotherworldbb.com

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$135-$220

12+

Bristol Mountain Bristol Valley Theatre Brown Hound Bistro Canandaigua Wine Trail

Stay at this peaceful and relaxing getaway on 33 acres in the Bristol Hills.

Log home with wrap-around porch.

Carriage house features onsite spa. mountainhorsefarm.com

$170-$235

10+

Seneca Lake Wine Trail HWS Smith Opera House

Centrally located to wineries. Five minute walk to downtown. Veranda overlooking Seneca Lake. bragdonhousebb.com

$130-$185

12+

NYWCC Sonnenberg Gardens Granger Homestead

Historic Federal home with large common rooms. Hot tub located in unique gazebo/garden setting. oliverphelps.com

$110-$125

Yes

HWS Seneca Lakefront NYS Agricultural Station

1856 Victorian on a vegetable crop farm. A/C, country breakfast, Belgian horses. Pets accepted, please call. gentlegiants.pair.com

$150-$210

12+

NYWCC Bristol Mountain Kershaw Park

1800’s beautifully restored Federal style bed & breakfast with wraparound porch. thereddoorinn.com

1907 Bragdon House Bed & Breakfast 527 South Main Street Geneva 14456 315-781-6320

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Bed & Breakfast at Oliver Phelps 252 North Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-396-1650 / 800-926-1830

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5(P)

Gentle Giants Bed & Breakfast 1826 County Road 4 Geneva 14456 315-781-2723

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2(P)

The Red Door Inn Bed & Breakfast 439 North Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-394-0455

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5(P)

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1792 Filigree Inn 5406 Bristol Valley Road Route 64 Canandaigua 14424 585-229-5460 / 888-560-7614

Minutes from Bristol Mountain. Four king suites, featherbeds, full kitchens. Children welcome!

Beautiful location for garden weddings. filigreeinn.com

Desired Haven Bed & Breakfast 9138 Dugway Rd. Bloomfield 14469 585-739-6594

Gorgeous views, hiking, birding, skiing. Elegant, deluxe suites. Wine, spa or getaway packages. Minutes to Canandaigua, Geneseo, Rochester. desired-haven.com

1795 Acorn Inn 4508 Route 64 South Bristol Center Canandaigua 14424 585-229-2834 / 866-665-3747

AAA Four Diamond rated. Five guest rooms.

Private, modern baths. Gourmet breakfast. A/C. Lovely, peaceful gardens. acorninnbb.com

Greenwoods Bed & Breakfast Inn 8136 Quayle Road Honeoye 14471 585-229-2111 / 800-914-3559

Unique log inn, reminiscent of the Adirondack “Great Camp” style lodge. AAA 3 Diamond rating.

Refresh the senses here! greenwoodsinn.com

1800’s Gorham House Bed & Breakfast 4752 East Swamp Road Gorham 14461 585-526-4402

Victorian elegance and country charm on five acres of gloriously gardened and green grounds. Minutes from wineries, shops, museums, lakes. gorham-house.freeyellow.com

Little Lakes Inn & Healing Center 4646 County Road 37 Honeoye 14487 585-229-5557 / 800-538-7099

Historic Italianate Honeoye Inn & Healing Spa. Minutes from ski resorts, boat launches, Sandy Bottom Beach and parks. littlelakesinn.com

1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast 242 County Road 9 Victor 14564 585-924-5952 / 855-646-0400

Historic 19th century farmhouse. Rural setting on ten acres. Historic barn for special events. springdalefarmbb.com

Monier Manor Bed & Breakfast 154 North Main Street Naples 14512 585-374-6719

Elegant 1840’s manor home in the quaint, historic village of Naples. Luxury rooms with A/C. moniermanor.com

1885 Sutherland House Bed & Breakfast 3179 Rt. 21 S., Canandaigua 14424 585-396-0375 / 800-396-0375

1885 Victorian Bed & Breakfast. AAA 3 Diamond rating. Three porches, five acres of quiet and solitude, outside slate patio. sutherlandhouse.com

Morgan Samuels Inn 2920 Smith Road Canandaigua 14424 585-394-9232

Bed & Breakfast Inn located on 46 private acres.

AAA 4 Diamond rating. morgansamuelsinn.com

Abner Adams House Bed & Breakfast 2 Howard Avenue Bloomfield 14469 585-657-4681 / 888-657-4682

Restored 1810 homestead on four acres of woodland with nature trails, gardens, and private spaces. abneradamshouse.com

Naples Hotel 111 South Main Street Naples 14512 585-374-5630

Preserved federal period architecture. Little Italy restaurant. Live entertainment four nights/week. napleshotelny.com

Bella Rose Bed & Breakfast 290 North Main Street Canandaigua 14424 585-393-9937 / 800-508-2134

Fully renovated 1895 Victorian B&B located in the heart of Canandaigua’s historic district. Wraparound front porch. bellarosebb.com

Onanda by the Lake 4926 West Lake Road Canandaigua 14424 585-396-9487

Elegantly appointed country b&b nestled in a hillside along Canandaigua Lake. Gardens and decks. onandabythelake.com

Bristol Views Bed & Breakfast 6932 County Road 12 Naples 14512 585-374-8875

1870’s Farm House amongst scenic nature walking trails. Canandaigua Lake can be seen in its entirety from front porch. bristolviews.com

The Bella Ella Bed & Breakfast 2300 Brickyard Road Canandaigua 14424 585-746-3429

1889 farmhouse with recreational pond for paddleboating; kayaks for use on Canandaigua Lake.

Breakfasts served with free-range, organic eggs. thebellaella.com

Chalet of Canandaigua Bed & Breakfast 3770 State Route 21 Canandaigua 14424 585-394-9080

Unique B&B tucked into hills of Canandaigua.

Peaceful retreat complete with pond & walking trails. chaletbandb.com

The Yorkshire Inn of Unionville 1135 Route 96 Phelps 14532 315-548-9675

Restored 1796 historic stagecoach inn. All first floor rooms. Enjoy local wineries’ sherry & port before retiring for the night. theyorkshireinn.com

Chambery Cottage 6104 Monks Road Canandaigua 14424 585-393-1405

Your passport to European hospitality. Guest rooms overlook the Bristol Hills. Small working organic farm. chamberycottage.com

Three Tree Inn 164 Washington Street Geneva 14456 315-759-5442

1929 Cottage Tudor House, recently renovated, private yard, walking distance to restaurants. threetreeinnbb.com

Chapman House 562 South Main Street Geneva 14456 315-781-1847

1800’s home in heart of Geneva; walking distance to Seneca Lakefront Park, downtown restaurants. chapmanhousebb.com

White Springs Manor 4069 Route 14 South Geneva 14456 315-781-0201

Belhurst Castle’s off-site sister property. Georgian Revival mansion. belhurst.com/white-springs-manor.html

All B&B and Inns offer free WiFi (White Springs Manor is only exception).

Please note that information is subject to change.

We recommend you call to verify details of the offerings.

Listings do not represent an endorsement of any facility by Finger Lakes Visitors Connection.

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Lakes

One look from above and it’s easy to see why the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York deserves its name. The long slender bodies of water form a striking resemblance to the fingers of an outstretched hand. Native Americans believe the lakes were formed when the Great Spirit placed his hand on the land to bless it and left behind a divine handprint. Modern science credits the formation of the Finger Lakes to centuries-old glacial activity. However the lakes were formed, one thing is certain - those who live here and those who visit, share in the blessing of the breathtaking Finger Lakes Region.

Honeoye Lake – “Lying Finger” Honeoye is a prime fishing spot in the Finger Lakes, thanks to its pond-like ecosystem. In the winter, the water freezes quickly and maintains its solid surface through the season to become a playground for ice fishing, skating, and even ice boating.

Length: 5 miles • Depth: 30 feet

Canadice Lake – “Long Lake” Perhaps named with a bit of humor, Canadice is quite tiny, but it packs a lot of natural beauty.

Length: 3 miles • Depth: 91 feet

Hemlock Lake – “Sister Lake to Canadice” As the “sister lake” to Canadice, Hemlock Lake supplies drinking water to the city of RochFacebook.com/VisitFingerLakes ester. The tree-lined undeveloped setting of the sister shores creates a contrasting experience to the larger more populated lakes. Since these two are remote in setting, they’re both Twitter.com/VisitFingerLake peaceful places to relax and enjoy nature.

Length: 8 miles • Depth: 96 feet

Canandaigua Lake – “The Chosen Spot”

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The reason why Canandaigua Lake is often called “the playground of the Finger Lakes” is obvious. The lake and surrounding area provide a hostPinterest.com/VisitFingerLake of recreational opportunities. It’s also where Squaw Island, a landmark off the lake’s north shore, is found. This tiny island was a forInstagram.com/VisitFingerLakes mer refuge to Seneca women and children. From its parks to vineyards to boat tours and more, Canandaigua Lake has something for everyone to enjoy.

Length: 16 miles • Depth: 262 feet

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Seneca Lake – “The Seneca Naton” Seneca Lake connects directly to the Atlantic Ocean through New York State’s Erie Canal System. At night, a drum-like beating can be heard across Seneca’s waters. Legend has it that the sound is the reverberations of our Native American ancestors’ drums. Science explains the mysterious beating as the escape of natural gas deposits from beneath Seneca’s deep waters. Its depth and size make Seneca Lake a favorite of sailing and diving enthusiasts.

Length: 36 miles • Depth: 632 feet

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Index 5&20 Disc Golf 7 www.geneva.ny.us/Rec/rec-DiscGolf.html 1840 Inn on the Main 43 www.innonthemain.com Adorn Jewelry & Accessories 30 adornjewelryandaccessories.com Antquing 23 Arbor Hill Grapery 20, 21, 37 www.thegrapery.com Artzanns 23, 31 www.artizanns.com Bed & Breakfasts - see pages 46-47 Belhurst Castle 37 www.belhurst.com Belhurst Winery 20, 37 www.belhurst.com/winery-at-belhurst.html Big Oak Golf 9 www.bigoakgc.com Biking 8 Billsboro Winery 20 www.billsborowinery.com Bistro 11 18, 19, 36, 37 bistro11.net Bloomfeld Honey 30 www.bloomfieldhoney.com Brew & Brats 19, 25, 37 www.thegrapery.com Bristol Harbour Resort 9, 37, 41 www.bristolharbour.com Bristol Mountain 10, 22, 26, 37, 40, 41 www.bristolmt.com Bristol Valley Theatre 26, 27 www.bvtnaples.org Bristol Woodlands 7 www.bristolwoodlands.com Brown Hound Bistro 18 www.brownhoundbistro.com Camp in the Woods 7 www.campinthewoodsny.com Canadice Hemlock State Forest 38 Canandaigua Centennial 34-35 Canandaigua City Pier 37 www.canandaiguachamber.com Canandaigua Civic Center 41 www.gccc.org Canandaigua KOA 7 www.koa.com/campgrounds/canandaigua Canandaigua Lady 35, 37 www.steamboatlandingonline.com Canandaigua Sailboarding 7, 22, 37 Canandaigua Wine Trail 20, 37 www.canandaiguawinetrail.com Casa Larga Vineyards 20, 36 www.casalarga.com CenterPointe Golf Club 9 www.centerpointegolfclub.com Cheerful Valley Campground 7 www.campingfriend.com/CheerfulValleyCampground Clifton Springs 26, 28, 33, 37 www.cliftonspringschamber.com Club 86 Bagels & Cakes 18, 19 www.bagelsandcakesgeneva.com CMAC 10, 27, 33 www.cmacevents.com Communites - see pull-out Country Ewe, Ltd. 23 www.countryewe.com County Road 12 Overlook 27, 37 Cumming Nature Center 37, 40, 41 www.rmsc.org/cummingnaturecenter Disc Golf at the Apple Farm 7 www.thevictorapplefarm.com Dryer Road Park [see Victor Recreation] Eagle Crest Vineyards 20 www.eaglecrestvineyards.com EASTVIEW Mall 22, 23, 36, 37 www.eastviewmall.com F. Oliver’s 30, 37 www.folivers.com Festvals & Events 26 Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack 7, 23, 38 www.thefingerlakescasino.com Finger Lakes Community College 25 www.fingerlakes.edu Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame 23 www.galleryandframe.com

THE Finger Lakes HAPPINESS PROJECT Finger Lakes Gifts & Lounge 23 www.fingerlakesgiftsandlounge.com Finger Lakes Golf Trail 9 www.fingerlakesgolftrail.com Finger Lakes Wine Center 20 www.sonnenberg.org Finger Lakes Winery Tours 20 www.fingerlakeswinerytours.com Foster Cottage [see Clifton Springs] Ganondagan 22, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 38, 40, 41 www.ganondagan.org Geneva Bicycle Center 8 www.genevabikes.com Geneva on the Lake 17, 19 www.genevaonthelake.com Geneva Recreaton Center 41 www.geneva.ny.us Golden Oak Farm 30 www.alpacasetc.net Granger Homestead 33, 34 www.grangerhomestead.org Grapevine Country Tours 20 www.grapevinecountrytours.com Grimes Glen 8, 15, 23 www.friendsofgrimesglen.org Harris Studios 29, 31 www.harrisstudios.com Hampton Inn & Suites Victor 37 www.rochestersuites.hamptoninn.com Harriet Hollister State Park 8, 37, 40, 41 www.visitfingerlakes.com/hikebike Hazlitt Winery 20, 37 www.redcatwine.com Heron Hill Winery 20, 37 www.heronhill.com Hill Cumorah 26, 33 www.hillcumorah.org Hobart/William Smith Colleges 23, 38 www.hws.edu Holiday Inn Express, Victor 36 www.hiexpress.com/victor Holloway House 18, 37 www.thehollowayhouse.com Homewood Suites 36, 43 www.rochestervictorhomewoodsuites.com Hotels - see pages 42-44 Howe House (Phelps Historical) 23, 26, 33, 39 www.phelpsny.com/historical-society Il Posto Bistro & Wine Bar 18, 19 The Inn on the Lake 18, 37 www.theinnonthelake.com Inspire Moore Winery 19, 20, 30, 37 www.inspiremoorewinery.com Isabella Spa @ Belhurst 37 www.belhurst.com/isabella-spa.html Jerome’s U-Pick 17 www.jeromesupick.com Jules’ Kitchen, Southwestern Diner 19 Kershaw Park 22, 37 www.canandaiguanewyork.gov Lacey Magruder Winery 20 www.laceymagrudervineyardandwinery.com Lazy Acre Alpacas 22, 37 www.lazyacrealpacas.com Leaf Kitchen 36 www.leafkitchengeneva.com Little Lakes Inn & Healing Center 37, 38 www.littlelakesinn.com Long Pier Ice Cream & Rentals 8, 27, 37 www.genevany.com Macri’s Deli & Cafe 18, 19 www.macrideli.com Manchester Gateway Trail 27, 38-39 villageofmanchester.org/trail.htm Maps - see pull-out Microclimate [a wine bar] 19, 36, 37, 39 www.facebook.com/MicroclimateWineBar Monica’s Pies 31, 37 www.monicaspies.com Morgan Samuels 37 www.morgansamuelsinn.com Motels - see page 45 Mountain Horse Farm B&B 37, 43 www.mountainhorsefarm.com Naked Dove Brewing 20 www.nakeddovebrewing.com Naples Grape Festval 10, 26 www.naplesgrapefest.org

Naples Valley Brand 17, 31 www.naplesvalley.com NY Wine & Culinary Center 10, 20, 23, 37 www.nywcc.com Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake 19, 37 www.nolansonthelake.com Onanda Park 7, 40, 41 www.townofcanandaigua.org/onandameet.htm Ontario County Courthouse 33, 34, 38 www.co.ontario.ny.us Ontario County Historical Society 33 www.ochs.org Ontario County Park 7 www.co.ontario.ny.us Ontario Pathways 8, 40, 41 www.ontariopathways.org Park West Hair Design & Spa 39 www.parkwesthairdesignandspa.com Parkview Fairways 9 www.parkviewgc.com Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery 23 www.prrgallery.com Pier House 37 www.genevaramada.com Prouty-Chew Museum 33 www.genevahistoricalsociety.com/PC_House.htm Ramada Geneva Lakefront 36, 37 www.genevaramada.com Ravenwood Golf 9 www.ravenwoodgolf.com Red Dove Tavern 37 www.reddovetavern.com Red Jacket Orchards 22, 27, 31 www.redjacketorchards.com Reservoir Creek 9 www.rcgolf.com Rheinblick German Restaurant 19 www.restaurant-rheinblick.com Rio Tomatlan 19 www.riotomatlan.com Roots Cafe 37 www.inspiremoorewinery.com Rose Hill Mansion 33 www.genevahistoricalsociety.com/Rose_Hill.htm Roseland Bowl 22 www.roselandbowl.com Roseland Waterpark 22, 23 www.roselandwaterpark.com RV&E Bike & Skate 8, 41 www.rvebike.com Sandy Bottom Beach Park 37 www.nyfalls.com/lakes/honeoye.html Seneca Lake State Park 22, 23 Seneca Lake Wine Trail 10 www.senecalakewine.com Simply Crepes 19, 37 www.simplycrepes.com Smith Opera House 37 www.thesmith.org Sonnenberg Gardens 14, 22, 33, 34, 37, 38 www.sonnenberg.org The Springs Spa 28, 37 www.thespringsofclifton.com Sweet Expressions 37 www.sweetexpressionsonline.com Tennity’s Fishing Guide Service 25 mudlines.com Upstairs Bistro 23, 37 www.nywcc.com Vacaton Rentals - see page 45 Vasiliy Images 29 www.vasiliyimages.com Victor Recreaton 8, 9, 22, 37, 40, 41 Warfeld’s 18, 28, 37 www.warfields.com Wegmans 18, 37 www.wegmans.com Wesley Hill Nature Preserve 40, 41 www.fllt.org White Springs Winery 20 www.whitespringswinery.com Wilhelmus Winery 20 www.wilhelmusestate.com Winding Creek Golf 9 Winged Pheasant Golf 9 www.wingedpheasant.com Wizard of Clay 32, 37 www.wizardofclay.com

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