Driving Directions
With four New York State Thruway exits into the Finger Lakes Region for Ontario County and well signed state highways it’s easy to get in and around Ontario County’s Finger Lakes.  We do have some country roads to get from place to place, but these too are well maintained. This link provides mileage and driving directions from across the Northeast to the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Office, 25 Gorham St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. For those with a GPS system … type in these coordinates as your landing point.

N 42° 53.326 W 077° 16.865 (NAD 83)

Routes for Sightseers
You can go North to South or East to West and we guarantee there’s a scenic route you won’t want to miss. Take a look at our suggested routes below, visit our trails site at www.fingerlakestrails.com or let us know your interests and we’ll help select the perfect route for you! We know that your vacation time is valuable and you want to see the best that the Finger Lakes has to offer. Clicking through here will give you lots of ideas so you can visit over and over and over again.

Seasonal Tips
One reason we “natives” love the Finger Lakes is because we have four seasons of interesting weather. When it snows – we don’t hibernate inside, we get out and play in it! When it rains, we know that it’s helping the flowers at Sonnenberg Gardens to prosper and the lakes to rejuvenate themselves. But, sometimes, we realize you’d like a little advice on how to travel the Finger Lakes, this section keeps you updated on everything from ski conditions to harvest schedules to a peek at our live weather cam!

Visitor Maps
People are often surprised at how vast the Finger Lakes really are. Finger Lakes visitors want to understand where the Finger Lakes is in relation to other parts of New York State. These maps will help!  Plus, once you’ve found your way here, we know that some guide maps might help you with your Finger Lakes hiking and biking adventures. Click here to find a variety of maps that will help you plan the perfect visit.

Weather Reports
Are you a weather watcher? Check in at this spot to see what the conditions are as you you’re your trip. Rain or shine,  we know you’ll have a great time here in the Finger Lakes. Click here for FingerLakesVisitorsChannel.com - offering local inforation and weather every ten minutes. You can listen on the radio at 1110 am or streaming on the web.

Transportation
Coming in by air? The closest airports are Rochester International (ROC) and Hancock in Syracuse. We’re also an easy “hop” from Buffalo. Need some transportation once you’re here? Check out these resources. And, if you are looking looking forward to a local winery tour, we encourage you to hop on board a touring bus or limo! Let someone else do the driving. Check here for the best ways to get around the Finger Lakes.