March 29, 2022 is the day set aside to applaud “mom-and-pop” businesses, small, family-owned businesses that anchor our communities, generate jobs, create a sense of place, and are vital to the economy. Many of these mom-and-pop businesses really rose to the unprecedented challenges that were…
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NYS Maple Weekends are back on tap this year March 19-20 and 26-27, 2022, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Pancake breakfasts, tastings, tours, cooking demonstrations, and opportunities to learn how tree sap is made into syrup are all part of the family-friendly fun that makes up our Maple Weekends. Experience…
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January is National Ice Skating Month, so there is no better time to get families to try ice skating for the first time and for old pros to dust off those skates and brush up on their triple axels! Ontario County has both indoor and outdoor skating options. Lace up your skates and get out on the ice - no excuses! …
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If tasting your way through a destination is your kind of vacation you will find Ontario County in New York’s Finger Lakes a culinary paradise. Ontario County is famous for its seasonal fruits, herbs, and vegetables, along with year-round meat and dairy products. Farm-to-table is not just a trend…
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Diversity and variety define the Finger Lakes wine, beer, and craft beverage scene. The rolling hills that surround the Finger Lakes are dotted with world-class wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries, many featuring great restaurants, unique tasting rooms, eclectic shops and carefully…
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Whether you are craving a “spirited” eggnog, a spicy, cranberry tipple, or a decadent hot chocolate, these festive drinks are sure to get you excited about the season. But, don’t just take my word for it, go and taste them yourself! 1. Chocolate Milk - Agriculture covers approximately 40% of the…
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No holiday-time trip to the Finger Lakes would be complete without a healthy dose of shopping. Shopping here comes with its own eclectic and distinct flair as you stroll through the beautiful historic downtowns, decorated for the holidays and explore the small, locally owned boutiques. Away from the…
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One of my favorite things to do spring, summer and fall is to pack up my painting gear and meet up with my friend and artistic guru, Cindy Harris somewhere in the Finger Lakes to paint en Plein Air. En Plein Air, literally “in the open” was the practice of choice for 19th century Impressionists and…
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