Beautiful Finger Lakes

Guide to the Finger Lakes region of New York.

 
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Roseland Wake Park, Cable Wakeboard Park in Canandaigua NY

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Roseland Wake Park – Canandaigua, NY Roseland Wake Park is  located on Muar Lake, adjacent to Roseland Waterpark in beautiful Canandaigua, NY. The park consists of a full-size Cable Wakeboard Park,  a two-tower practice cable for training, an inflatable obstacle course and an area for stand up paddleboarding.   full-size Cable Wakeboard Park The 5-tower, […]

6 Perfect Inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Skaneateles, NY

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The beautiful Finger Lakes region offers a wide variety of lodgings, bed and breakfasts and activities for travelers, vacationers and locals to enjoy throughout the year. Take a drive along Skaneateles Lake to the tree lined streets of Skaneateles Village, a town that transforms itself into a Dicken’s Christmas village at Christmas time. Dicken’s Christmas […]

7 Great Inns and B&B’s in Watkins Glen

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7 Great Inns and B&B’s in Watkins Glen Race weekend in Watkins Glen is an exciting time to visit this Finger Lakes area. The Beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York is a made up of farms, vineyards and quaint villages where summers bring Friday night stock car races, outdoor concerts and fireworks. Sip a […]

Skycoasters – live music schedule 2017

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If you have never seen the Skycoasters perform before, you are really missing out on a fun time. The Skycoasters are a 9-piece party band that will have you out of your chair and dancing the night away. They put on quite a show with their high-energy performance, multiple costume changes, awesome light show, celebrity […]

Honeoye Lake boating rules

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Honeyoe Lake Boating Rules and Regulations   Required Equipment For Vessels All mechanically propelled vessels must have: 1 PFD Type 1, 11, or 111 for every person on board.  One throwable Type 1V PFD if over 16”. A whistle or horn capable of producing a 2 second blast which can be heard for 1/2 mile. […]

Downhill Skiing in New York’s Finger Lakes Region

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In the winter, The Finger Lakes Region becomes a winter wonderland where you can partake in a variety of winter recreational activities like skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and snowmobiling. There are miles of trails for you to enjoy at the various ski resorts in Western and Central New York. Bristol Mountain Winter Resort 5662 […]

The New York Wine and Culinary Center, Canandaigua NY

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Located on the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake, the New York Wine Culinary Center provides continuously new and unique ways to experience the bounty of New York State through their casual dining atmosphere in the Taste of NY Restaurant. Guests can try a flight of NYS wine & beer, discover a unique gift in the […]

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum – Canandaigua, NY

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Home to four generations of the Granger Family, the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum occupy a scenic 10-acre site on North Main Street, just a few blocks from downtown Canandaigua, New York, about 20 miles southeast of Rochester. 15,000 visitors come to the Homestead annually. Historic Home. Experience the 1816 Granger mansion, carriage museum of […]

Fly Fishing in the Finger Lakes

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This is a really cute flyfishing story posted by Steve Chesler on his blog at Cheslerphoto.com. For several years now, I have been taking my son fly fishing. He has caught a few chubs and blue gills on the fly rod, but never a trout. It was becoming an obsession of his to catch that […]

Nikon P7000 photo adventures at the Erie County Fair

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More Nikon P7000 adventures at the Erie County Fair Fair Game – by Steve Chesler of Chesler Photography. For weeks, all my daughter talked about was going to the Erie County Fair to see the Big Time Rush concert. Nothing could excite me more than standing knee deep among 5,000 screaming girls reminiscent of scenes […]

The Corning Museum of Glass – Corning, NY

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Located halfway between New York City and Niagara Falls, Corning & the Finger Lakes offers the best of both worlds: museums with exquisite art from around the globe and some of the most spectacular views to be found. At The Corning Museum of Glass, glass isn’t just for looking at or looking through. At this […]

Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway

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Journey around Cayuga Lake on the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway and visit an area rich with culture, history and interesting spots to spend a few hours, a weekend or a week. Whether you are visiting antique stores, exploring natural wonders, or dining at one of our renowned local restaurants, there are plenty of experiences offered […]

Golf Courses in the Finger Lakes

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You can find dozens of golf courses throughout the Finger Lakes region of New York State. They run the gamut from high end resort courses to casual country courses. Whether you are a serious golfer or just out to have a little fun and exercise, you can find a course that will suit your desire. […]

Farmers Markets in the Finger Lakes

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Farmers’ markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers. Farmers’ markets consist of individual vendors, mostly farmers, who set up booths, tables or stands, outdoors or indoors, to sell produce, meat products, fruits and sometimes prepared foods and beverages. Shopping at a farmers’ market is a great way to meet […]

Wineries and Vineyards around Keuka Lake

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The hills that surround Keuka Lake are home to numerous awarding winning wineries and vineyards. Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars 9749 Middle Road Hammondsport, NY 14840 607.868.4884 or 1.800.320.0735 www.drfrankwines.com Bully Hill Vineyards 8843 GHT Memorial Dr Hammondsport NY 14840 (607)868-3610 www.bullyhill.com Keuka Lake Vineyards 8881 County Route 76 Hammondsport, NY 14840 (607) 868-4100 […]

Wineries on the Cayuga Wine Trail

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The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail was the first organized and longest running wine trail in New York, established in 1983. Since then, the Trail has become a model for other wine trails both in New York and around the country. With 15 wineries, one cidery, one meadery, four distilleries, and countless other businesses involved, the […]