How to Celebrate the New Year in the Finger Lakes!
From memorable dining experiences to family fun, toast to the year ahead and celebrate Finger Lakes Style…
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Category: Outdoor Activities
4 Things to Do Before Summer Runs Out in the Finger Lakes
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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U-Pick Farms in the Finger Lakes
Food tastes best when it is fresh. In the Finger Lakes Region, you will find that our restaurants, businesses, and small markets live by the saying, “shop local.” We are so lucky to have a tapestry of foods grown locally here, as well as “u-pick” farms where you can pick your produce. We will…
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2024 Solar Eclipse in the Finger Lakes: What to Know
On April 8, 2024, people across North America will experience an event that hasn’t occurred in years: a solar eclipse. This celestial event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking all or part of the sun. If you want to witness the Great North American Eclipse firsthand…
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Where to See Finger Lakes Foliage: 6 Fall Trips You'll Love
As the sunsets of summer drift into the horizon, the beautiful brushstrokes of autumn usher us into what many believe to be the best season of them all … fall. Pumpkin pickers and haunted-house historians rejoice with the changing colors of the leaves and the brisk crispness of the air. Fall beckons…
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Family-Friendly Summer in the Finger Lakes
Welcome to the first official week of summer in the Finger Lakes! At Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, we're so excited about the warm and sunny days ahead, we're dedicating blogs to what Finger Lakes Insiders arelooking forward to this summer. Like most people, I look forward to summer, and I am so thankful it is finally here. I decided to dedicate this summer to family-friendly activities where I can take my 2-year-old daughter. So for those of you eager to find those fun events for children of all ages, here are the ones I’m scheduling on my calendar. …
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PGA Championship 2023 and the Finger Lakes, NY - It's a Beautiful Thing!
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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Out and About: Snowshoeing in the Finger Lakes
Looking for something different this winter? How about taking advantage of the expansive vistas and wide-open spaces of the Finger Lakes region – by snowshoe…
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Family-friendly Fall Festivals in the Finger Lakes
The rush of summer may be winding down but there’s always time for afamily getaway in the Finger Lakes. Consider these great, family-friendly events…
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The Ultimate Finger Lakes Fall Fun Guide
So long, summer. Hello, fall! It’s that time, once again, when pumpkin gets prime billing, sweaters become fashion statements and the leaves reveal their true talents. For many, the crisp air and cool breeze of this unfolding season are practically perfect. To enjoy autumn to the full extent, we’ve put together the Ultimate Finger Lakes Fall Fun Guide. Grab your friends and family, pick your spots and get ready to go adventuring…
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