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: Winter Activities
Life on the Edge - The Joy of Ice Skating in the Finger Lakes
It's ice skating season in the Finger Lakes! Whether you're trying ice skating for the first time or you're an experienced skater dusting off your blades and brushing up on your triple axels, the rink is waiting for you. Lace up your skates, grab your family and friends, and explore Ontario County's indoor and outdoor skating options. …
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18 Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in the Finger Lakes
Looking to spend some quality time with someone you love, or yourself, this Valentine's Day? Look no further, here is a list of fun things to do for Valentine's Day in the Finger Lakes - or the next time you want to pamper that special someone. Vintage Vines & Valentines Wine tastings and…
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Frightful Weather? Try These 4 Kid-Friendly Places Inside Eastview Mall
Winter in the Finger Lakes is ideal for kids who love sledding, skiing or snowball fights, but sometimes there are days when even the hardiest winter lovers don’t want to go outside. On those bitter, icy days when it’s too cold to even build a snowman, entertain the kids at Eastview Mall in Victor, NY. Far more than just a place to shop, Eastview is full of activities for the younger set. Here are four best bets inside Eastview Mall for keeping the kids busy and happy on the coldest of winter days…
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Unplug and Recharge this Winter in Ontario County, NY
Every year, winter invites us to slow down and tune in to this naturally quieter time and this year we need a gentle pause more than ever. It’s time to re-connect with ourselves and our loved-ones and the Finger Lakes region offers a variety of fantastic ways to unplug and recharge this winter…
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New Year’s Resolutions in the Finger Lakes
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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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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Things to Do in Ontario County's Winter Playground
Are you looking for things to doto shake off those winter blues? Ontario County’s playground has just what you need this season to put some fun and excitement in your life! So grab your mittens, your sense of wonder, and your friends and family—and play outside…
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9 things to do in the Finger Lakes this winter
When winter weather comes to the northeast, a few misguided folks flock to the south, but they don't know what they're missing! While the south may be warmer during the winter, there are plenty of ways to escape, relax and rejuvenate right here in the Finger Lakes that you would miss out on…
Read MoreUSAToday confirms the Finger Lakes have the best state parks in the country!
The Finger Lakes are home to some of the greatest state parks in the nation. For the people who live in the region, we know this to be true. USA Today confirmed our insider’s knowledge with the announcement this week of the top 10 state parks in the ENTIRE United States of America. American voters have designated Letchworth State Park as the #1 in the US. And as if that wasn't enough, Watkins Glen State Park came in at #3! Finger Lakes Visitors Connection would like to extend our congratulations to our friends in Livingston and Wyoming Counties, home to the "Grand Canyon of the East", Letchworth State Park. Kudos to our friends in Schuyler County, home to Watkins Glen State Park, the oldest state park in the Finger Lakes region…
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