Ontario County, NY and surrounding counties will be in the path of totality for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. Prepare your safety and travel plans today! 

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Inspiration for Writers: Finger Lakes Authors and Readers Experience

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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Downtown Canandaigua Hosts the Wedding March

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

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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Beet Salad Recipe from The Lake House on Canandaigua

The Lake House on Canandaigua is home to Rose Tavern, a delicious and locally-sourced restaurant in Ontario County. Their menu is composed of seasonally curated New American dishes that always deliver a burst of flavor. As we transition out of the winter season, we wanted to give one final shout out…

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