One of the most popular attractions in the Finger Lakes region is just south of Seneca Lake: Watkins Glen State Park. In fact, on TripAdvisor, a visit to this park holds the number one spot for things to do in Watkins Glen and the number four spot of all the things to do in the […]
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Only 15 minutes from our Inn is the perfect spot for a wine tasting on Cayuga Lake: Sheldrake Point Winery. Not only was this Finger Lakes Winery named New York State’s Winery of the Year twice, but it’s also been listed among the “Top 100 Wineries” by Wine & Spirits Magazine three times. This Finger
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Located on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, this mini-metropolis is the perfect day trip in the Finger Lakes region—you’ll find so many great things to do in Ithaca NY. From a walkable downtown shopping and dining area and the historic Cornell University campus to beautiful waterfalls, state parks, and urban hikes, there’s plenty to
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This year marks the 30th annual GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg. NY. The four-day music festival attracts an impressive 20,000 visitors to our charming small town each year. With more than 75 musical performances on the line-up, the show styles range from bluegrass to pop and rock to world music—the organizers strive
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We’re sure you’ve heard of the fantastic wine trails in Upstate New York, but there’s a lesser-known tour that’s very much worth exploring: The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail. This collection of small, family-owned dairy farms produces some of the best blues, cheddars, chevre, and more Finger Lakes specialties. The Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance comprises 15
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One of our area’s most beautiful natural features is the collection of Finger Lakes waterfalls. This region was formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age, as glaciers receded, leaving behind stunning rocky gorges, cascading slopes, and 11 long, narrow lakes in the shape resembling the fingers of a hand. Many of these Finger
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A particularly lovely addition to any visit to the Finger Lakes region is a wine tasting along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. The association includes 27 winery members located in the Seneca Lake American Viticulture Area (AVA), which lies within the Finger Lakes AVA in New York State. These local winemakers along the Seneca Lake
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While our Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast is located only a matter of minutes from one of the best state parks home to the stunning Taughannock Falls, there are many hikes in Ithaca, NY, worth exploring as well. The Finger Lakes region is an outdoor lover’s paradise with lush forests, beautiful sweeping lake shorelines, and
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The farmers of the Finger Lakes region are on the pulse of the new cider resurgence, and Finger Lakes Cider House at Good Life Farm is a lovely place to indulge in this old-school beverage. While the Finger Lakes is known as one of the US’s premier cold-climate grape growing regions, it’s a lesser-known fact
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One of our favorite pastimes in Upstate New York is to explore the bounty of breweries in the Finger Lakes region. The craft brewers and distillers in this area know a thing or two about creating tasty beverages, and there’s no better time than a vacation to enjoy these local beers, ciders, and spirits. Thankfully,
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