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.
Bristol Valley Theater—Located in the charming Naples Valley, the theater has a small-town vibe, but the talent is top-tier! With a packed summer schedule, catch a show that will make you laugh, make you cry, or keep you on the edge of your seat. Good luck choosing which one!
Geneva On the Lake's "Meet Me on the Terrace" Garden Party Series - Enjoy music in a garden with delicious food and beverages! On Tuesday nights throughout the summer you can bask in the warm evenings with orchestra music floating through the air. They also offer Jazz Brunches on Sundays in the gardens.
Music Across the Finger Lakes—The opportunity to experience performances by artists from across the country and around the world. Think jazz, opera and orchestras. From keys to strings, there’s so much happening throughout the region, you won’t want to miss any of it.
Soaking up that Summer Sun!
Hiking Grimes Glen in Naples is so refreshing in the summer. Prepare to get wet—hiking through the trails at Grimes Glen means creek hiking. Grimes Glen is most known for its waterfalls, so make sure to stay on the path and wear shoes with good traction.
For more fantastic hiking, biking and paddling ideas, where to park and what to expect, check out our Outdoors Page.
Get out on the water!
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Ontario County has 15 places to launch a boat, six swimming beaches, and 5 of the 11 Finger Lakes to explore! You can rent a boat from one of the marinas or slow things down and rent a kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard from Canadice Lake Outfitters or Canandaigua Sailboard. Canandaigua Sailboard also has pedal kayaks for those who want to kayak and be (mostly) hands free!
Roseland Wake Park in Canandaigua or the Sprayground at Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva for fun for the whole family. Roseland Wake Park is the first and only cable wake park in the Northeast. And you'll find over 100 jets at the Sprayground.
Cool down with a beverage or two!
Wineries & Wine tours— Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail is 22 miles of beautiful scenery, with delicious wines and tons of shops and restaurants to round it out. Headed toward Geneva? Check out Belhurst Winery and Brewery at Belhurst Castle! Or the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, with plenty of beautiful views and unique tastes.
ROC/FLX Craft Beverage trail—A wide selection of wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries await you with outstanding products. The trail runs through Rochester, Ontario County, and into parts of Wayne County, so pack a picnic lunch and get out to explore!
Wow. This list isn’t even close to everything there is to do here, but it’s just a few of my own favorites to make sure you add to your summer to-dos!
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