Sustainability is deeply integrated into our way of life here in the beautiful and bountiful Finger Lakes region. Full of majestic scenery and endless open-air experiences, Ontario County is an outdoor playground that abounds with natural splendors. We pride ourselves in preserving open spaces…
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Maple syrup, often called “liquid gold” is a natural sweetener that’s high in antioxidants as well as nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium, and whether you are cooking breakfast, lunch, or baking something sweet it can make any recipe extra special and delicious. Make…
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March is Women’s History Month, 31 days dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the impact our Finger Lakes women have made throughout history and continue making today. From the powerful matriarchs that formed the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy to leading abolitionists and suffragettes to…
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This past weekend I visited Diciannove Dieci (1910) Restaurant at Geneva on the Lake for lunch with friends to toast to the new year. Overlooking Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, Geneva on the Lake was built in 1910 as a private home modeled after a villa in Italy that inspired the marble…
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When the weather starts to cool down you might be tempted to just stay home and hunker down, but you can choose to embrace the cold, lean into it, and embrace a “cozy” mindset. We asked the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection staff and friends to tell us about their favorite places to get cozy during the winter months. Here are some ways Finger Lakes locals will be staying cozy this winter…
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Thanksgiving and Black Friday and Cyber Monday—oh, my! Each year, the last Saturday in November kicks off the start of the holiday season, and here at Visit Finger Lakes, we want to be sure you are ready. One day we love to celebrate is Small Business Saturday, a day for shopping local and…
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Fall and the Finger Lakes go together like turkey and mashed potatoes, or a slice of warm pie and ice cream. Bottom line – it’s indescribably perfect. So, why not join us for Thanksgiving this year…
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Unique to the Finger Lakes, Grape Pies were created in the 1950s and credited to long time Naples, NY resident Irene Bouchard. Best made with grapes freshly picked in the late summer and early fall, the rich purple color and texture reminds me a bit of blueberry pie, only better. Once you bite into a slice of this deliciously juicy, sweet but tart pie you are sure to crave a whole pie! …
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Well, it’s that time of year again when people set lofty goals for the coming year - the dreaded list of New Year’s Resolutions! Here in the Finger Lakes Region you can easily set achievable goals and actually have fun along the way. No need to feel overwhelmed, just make a commitment and enjoy your own personal journey to making 2024 a great year…
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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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