Abundant in natural beauty, there are adventures and events around every corner
and wonderful people ready to welcome you to our area.

Are you a foodie? Who isn't! Foods and wines are Finger Lakes favorites. Our Finger Lakes wineries are open year round for tasting and touring. The New York Wine & Culinary Center offers hands-on classes with great new recipes utilizing local foods. Sample New York wines and beers in the Tasting Room, take a class, watch a demonstration or just enjoy a meal at The Taste of New York Restaurant upstairs.

There's nothing like fresh-from-the-farm, local produce; and what's really great is that you can find it right here at our farmer's markets, at roadside stands, and here's in inside secret ~ local is even available at the neighborhood Wegmans. Come and capture the good fun and the good food in the Finger Lakes. Click here to see some Ontario County U-Pick and farm market locations.

A Finger Lakes Culinary and Wine escape is just waiting to please your palate and relax your mind this season. Other options to consider include lakeside lodging at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront on Seneca Lake or The Inn on the Lake on the shore of Canandaigua Lake.

Pinots to Rieslings ... Finger Lakes winemakers and wineries are racking up the awards. Good place to get a wine trail map? The Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail offer tastings and events all year. Cheers!

We know how to spice it up in the Finger Lakes! Check out the Slice, Dice and Spice NY site for information on our annual competition. Slice, Dice and Spice NY III prelims will take place on September, 13th and the Finals will be held on Sunday, the 19th at the New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Maybe you could like us on Facebook for all of the updates, Chefs bios, or to catch a past competion video?

Travelers of Routes 5 and 20 have a new resource at their fingertips—a blog called Dashboard Diaries. Drawing from the popular “Best of the Best" pocket map published by the Routes 5 & 20 Group, Dashboard Diaries takes a fresh look at some of the unique eateries, activities, scenic spots, and shops that stud the highway from Skaneateles to Batavia and everything in between.

The Finger Lakes is also your destination for one-of-a-kind downtown shopping. Uncover unique pieces made by local artisans at Artizann's in Naples, NY. How about a traditional Afternoon Tea at Dallywaters Tea Room and Art Gallery, also in Naples. Stroll around any of our historic downtowns and stop to enjoy some light fare or a glass of Riesling in the downtown cafes and restaurants.

Finger Lakes fun includes great overnight packages. Group packages or weekend escapes are just a click away - why wait? We offer a wide variety of lodging - to suit everyone's needs.

Brimming with natural resources, we have been dubbed Nature’s Health Club. The Finger Lakes is a natural for walking and biking, swimming, horseback riding, golfing, skiing, and other recreational opportunities designed to get folks up and out and physically active in our great outdoors. Relaxation is also an important part of healthy living and there are so many ways to rejuvenate.

The Finger Lakes Region is filled with events, festivals and a variety of year-round recreation opportunities for you to explore. From summer sailing to winter skiing, there’s always something fun and exciting to do outdoors in the Finger Lakes. Our sparkling lakes and scenic views provide a spectacular way to enjoy all of the area’s recreational adventures. With almost a dozen courses in the area, golf is a major highlight in the warmer months.

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