Peak color is here in the Finger Lakes! Green has yielded to golds, reds, oranges, and purples that can be enjoyed over the next week. This is the perfect time to be down by the water, hiking through the Bristol hills, or driving the winding roads of the Finger Lakes along Routes 5&20!
Fall Foliage Report: Oct. 7 to Oct. 13
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:00 PM by Kendall Knaak
It is our 5th week of foliage tracking here in New York, and the Finger Lakes region is poised for some beautiful colors over these next two weeks!
This Month in the Finger Lakes: October 2020
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 9:00 AM by Kendall Knaak
Treat yourself to a getaway to the Finger Lakes this October for a full fall immersion! With peak foliage colors approaching, it’s a picturesque time for a hike, a selfie, or a backdrop for your wine tasting.
Exclusive Wine Tasting Experiences
Monday, September 14, 2020 1:00 PM by Kendall Knaak
Our local vintners have upped the ante this fall and found many creative ways to enhance visitors’ wine tasting experience when visiting the Finger Lakes. You know what makes wine even better? Chocolate…or cheese… or s’mores. Is your mouth watering yet?
Keeping the Spirit of The Naples Grape Festival Alive in 2020
Monday, September 7, 2020 9:00 AM by Kendall Knaak
Located just shy of 5 hours from the heart of NYC is the heart of grape county – Naples, NY. While Naples might stir thoughts of the Italian countryside, Naples in the Finger Lakes region is not to be overlooked! Particularly every September since 1961 when visitors from near and far travel to Naples for the annual Naples Grape Festival to celebrate the grape harvest, talented artisans, wine makers, local and regional music, and cuisine.
On My Way to Work
Monday, August 31, 2020 9:00 AM by Valerie Knoblauch
How lucky am I that I get to take a short drive to work every day in the Finger Lakes? It’s safe, short, and it’s beautiful!
Return of the Retro Vacation in the Finger Lakes
Monday, August 17, 2020 9:00 AM by Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
These days, with experiences driven by data, reviews and all things internet, it’s easy to see how the information age has changed the way we vacation. With instant access to a world of research, your next relaxing getaway may require enough planning to make anybody’s brain freeze. But why dig so deep when a world of possibilities awaits with the help of a little throwback thinking?
New Experiences Available in the Finger Lakes Now
Monday, August 10, 2020 2:00 PM by Kendall Knaak
Summer in the Finger Lakes is looking a bit different this year. However, this change in landscape has led to new (and creative!) experiences when exploring the region. From alpaca yoga to a completely new resort property on Canandaigua Lake, discover some of the most unique experiences available in Ontario County this summer.
Take a Drive to the Finger Lakes
Monday, August 3, 2020 9:00 AM by Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
Just like everything else, summer vacation has taken on new meaning this year. International travel has paused, concerts are only seen on screens and festivals are going digital. In a way, it’s a return to the more relaxed days of yesteryear. No overflowing calendar, no frantic packing for that mad dash to the airport and don’t even get us started on cruises. But despite all this, one classic summer staple remains: the road trip.
10 Farmers Markets in the Finger Lakes
Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:00 AM by Kendall Knaak
When the calendar flips to June in the Finger Lakes, we go full summer mode. We’re talking boat rides, hiking, dining outside, glasses of wine on patios and decks and enjoying all things fresh and local.
Enter: Farmers’ Markets.
