Family-Friendly Summer in the Finger Lakes

May. 28, 2023

Welcome to the first official week of summer in the Finger Lakes! At Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, we're so excited about the warm and sunny days ahead, we're dedicating blogs to what Finger Lakes Insiders arelooking forward to this summer. Like most people, I look forward to summer, and I am so thankful it is finally here. I decided to dedicate this summer to family-friendly activities where I can take my 2-year-old daughter. So for those of you eager to find those fun events for children of all ages, here are the ones I’m scheduling on my calendar. …

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Golf Training for Beginners at Dick's House of Sport

By Theresa VanWormer on May. 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to train like a golf pro? In honor of the PGA Championship 2023 visiting Oak Hill in Rochester this year, I was interested in finding out where I could get some much needed help with my swing in Ontario County. You know, to prepare me for the chance to meet my…

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5 Finger Lakes Businesses Re-Opening for the Summer

By Theresa VanWormer on May. 10, 2023

With the start of the warm weather, many of our favorite seasonal spots are opening up again. From beautiful gardensto rooftop bars, we cannot wait to enjoy the FLX under the sun…

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Celebrate Mom - Finger Lakes Style!

By Meg Vanek on Apr. 24, 2023

Each year on the second Sunday in May, we carve out a special day to acknowledge and appreciate all the special moms - birth moms, step moms, and mom figures in our lives.The carefree Finger Lakes lifestyle offers the perfect setting to treat mom to a relaxing time, where she can truly be Queen for a Day! …

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PGA Championship 2023 and the Finger Lakes, NY - It's a Beautiful Thing!

By Meg Vanek on Apr. 17, 2023

The PGA Championship returns to RochesterMay 15-21, 2023 at Oak Hill Country Club. While the Championship is the main event, there is so much else to see and do while you are in town, you must not miss the opportunity to experience the Finger Lakes…

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Inspiration for Writers: Finger Lakes Authors and Readers Experience

By Laurie Gifford Adams on Apr. 10, 2023

It was the escape Mariah had been seeking for years – maybe her whole life. This time in the Finger Lakes was everything her soul wanted – no, needed. She closed her eyes and let the memories fill her senses. Sparkling, cool lake water lazily lapping against her toes. Ripe grapes dangling from vines, the sweet aroma carried on a warm fall breeze. The rhythmic clip-clop of a horse’s hooves as a black buggy navigates quiet roads that lead to towns bustling with activity. A sumptuous meal of local fare where Mariah savored her glass of Riesling from a nearby winery. Why had she not come to the Finger Lakes sooner…

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Scenic Finger Lakes Overlook Has Temporary Detours

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Apr. 05, 2023

When visitors ask us about great places to enjoy the view of hills and water in the Finger Lakes, we often suggest they check out the County Road 12 Overlook in South Bristol and the adjacent Carolabarb Park. This overlook, voted a few years back by a local poll as the most scenic spot in Ontario…

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Women’s History Month - Celebrate the Finger Lakes women who are still making history!

By Meg Vanek on Mar. 03, 2023

March is Women’s History Month, 31 days dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact women have made in history and present day. Historically, Ontario County has nurtured strong, influential women. Jikonsaseh, the powerful Haudensaunee woman known as the “Mother of Nations” was a key player…

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Downtown Canandaigua Hosts the Wedding March

By Theresa VanWormer on Feb. 27, 2023

You’ve found your forever partner and all that’s left to do is to tie the knot! Easy, right? On Saturday, March 4 th , Downtown Canandaigua will transform into the complete wedding planning location. The Downtown Canandaigua Wedding Professionals are hosting The Wedding March, where businesses will…

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Local Mocktail Recipes from the Finger Lakes

By Theresa VanWormer on Feb. 27, 2023

At Visit Finger Lakes, we’ve picked up on the trend of enjoying the “specialness” of a cocktail but preferring to go non-alcoholic. We called some of our local restaurants and asked them for their mocktail specialties. We hope you’ll go to each to try it – but in the meantime, have a little extra…

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