Autumn is a wonderful time of year to visit the Finger Lakes with warm days, cool nights, farmers markets brimming with the bounty of the region, and a multitude of fall festivals that celebrate the harvest. The landscape is breathtaking as it becomes a carpet of rich red, orange, and gold…
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Summer is almost here, and that means taking advantage of the Finger Lakes’ great outdoors. Even if you don’t consider yourself the camping type, you may reconsider when you realize that camping today can fit almost any personality—whether that means bringing your own tent, setting up au naturel, or…
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In New York State, we are known and loved for our changing seasons, but especially for our beautiful green summer months. Before temperatures cool down for fall, here are 5 fun-in-the-sun activities to make the most of the end of summer! Music and Theatre! You can find something happening almost every weekend during the rest of summer, no matter when you’re visiting. If you’re looking for some cool things to plan a trip around, here are some locations with fun events to check out…
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Brunch + mom = the best day of the year! This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a true Finger Lakes brunch overlooking one of the beautiful lakes in Ontario County. Not sure where to start? Wehave a few ideas: …
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Several years ago, I was at a book discussion at a large bookstore in Rochester. One of the women attendees and I got chatting and had coffee when it was over. The woman was in Rochester for months, staying with her daughter, a university student who’d undergone a serious surgery. The woman said…
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School is out and summer has officially started! With each day filled with warm weather, there are so many things I look forward to in the summer. Bonfires with my friends by the lakeside while we're roasting marshmallows to that perfect golden brown for s'mores. Summer is everywhere, its in the…
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Worried about a shortage of Maple Syrup? Worry no more - while the national news media may be hyping this shortage, we checked locally and are eager to reassure you that in the Finger Lakes, we're well covered with this treasured sweet syrup…
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Playgrounds have taken on new heights in Ontario County, and it’s time for everyone to get out there and check them all out. Kids – ages – well – whatever age are sure to find a playground or two suited for them in the heart of the Finger Lakes…
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Raise your hand if your dad is the hardest person to shop for 🙋. You want to tell your dad how much he means to you, but how many ties and grill supplies can one man take? If you’re looking for gift ideas to get dad into the Finger Lakes spirit, while showing him how much he means to you, look no further…
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There are miles and miles of nature to explore in the Finger Lakes! You can find grassy walks, gorgeous waterfalls and shady tree-lined paths. Every season offers new something new…
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