Festive FLX Gift Guide: FLX Made

There’s nothing like seeing the face of your loved one light up after gifting them the perfect holiday present! With the restrictions we are following this holiday season, we know that celebrating in person might not be possible, so Visit Finger Lakes is here to help! Check out our series of Festive FLX Gift Guides curated to help make your holiday shopping easier, and meaningful. Bonus – many of these options can be shipped…

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

November 19 th is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, and we are here to celebrate these powerhouse females who have brought their talents to the Finger Lakes! Historical figures who called our region home, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Blackwell, have set the table for our present and future women changemakers, and below are just a couple who have pushed the envelope and created operations making waves in their different industries…

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10 Smartphone Photography Tips for Better Vacation Photos

During this time of social distancing and shift to finding new outdoor adventures, I see some gorgeous Finger Lakes photography happening on Instagram! From fall foliage-lined trails to breathtaking vistas, it is such a remarkable experience watching visitors see our backyard in their own individual ways…

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Keeping the Spirit of The Naples Grape Festival Alive in 2020

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. …

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Return of the Retro Vacation in the Finger Lakes

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…

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10 Farmers Markets in the Finger Lakes

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. …

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Best Places to Watch the Sunset in the Finger Lakes

With five glacial-carved lakes surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque vistas around every corner, Ontario County in the Finger Lakes region is sunset central! Enjoy the natural light show from your favorite winery or brewery, on the water, or from your table at dinner. We’ve rounded up a few of our very favorite places to take in those stunning Finger Lakes sunsets below. Check them out on your next visit and share your sunset photos on social media using #FLXperience…

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7 Stargazing Spots in the Finger Lakes

The first thing we often hear from our city visitors is, “I can’t believe all the stars you can see!” It is true – the beauty in the Finger Lakes doesn’t set with the sun! Grab your telescope, blanket and bug spray because it’s time get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse coming to a sky near you on April 8, 2024. New York is one of 15 states in the U.S. located in the path of totality and we are a prime viewing location! Wherever you are visiting us from, be it for the eclipse or everyday adventure, here are a few spots that are sure to offer some brilliant stargazing landscapes. …

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