Top Family Fun Finger Lakes Activities On A Rainy Day
Prefer to spend the day inside? Here are our top favorite indoor things to do to keep you and your family entertained.
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Native American culture is alive and thriving in the Finger Lakes. Visit Ganondagan State Historic Site (7000 Co Road 41, Victor, N.Y.) to learn about the history of the Seneca people and their contributions to art, culture, and society.
Eastview Mall
Head to the Eastview Mall (7979 Pittsford Victor Road, Victor, N.Y.) to enjoy a day full of fun activities such as a rock climbing wall, a batting cage, a Build-A-Bear Workshop, a movie theater, seasonal experiences, and more.
Roseland Family Fun Center
Visit Roseland Family Fun Center (4357 Recreation Dr., Canandaigua, N.Y.) and take your pick from activities that will entice kids of all ages. Compete in an exciting game of laser tag with your friends, laugh your way through a bumper car ride, or hit the lanes for a bowling game of ten pin.
Smith Center for the Arts
The Smith Center for the Arts (82 Seneca St., Geneva, N.Y.) stands as a cultural heart of the Finger Lakes, offering an exceptional lineup of live performances, concerts, plays, operas, lectures, and community events.
Finger Lakes Downtowns
Stroll through the charming Finger Lakes downtowns, where cozy boutiques invite you to shop and local cafés and restaurants offer the perfect place to warm up. Canandaigua’s Main Street features local favorites such as Simply Crepes (101 S Main St., Canandaigua, N.Y.), and Sweet Expressions (169 S Main St., Canandaigua, N.Y.). In Phelps, you can cozy up with a seasonal spirit at Smokin’ Tails Distillery (3 Church St., Phelps, N.Y.) or Fluffing Feathers & Flour Bakery (104 Main St., Phelps, N.Y.).
Clifton Springs' Main Street offers local favorites such as Warfield's Restaurant (7 W Main St., Clifton Springs, N.Y.) and Main Street Arts (20 W Main St., Clifton Springs, N.Y.), while Downtown Geneva rounds out the experience with unique shops like Finger Lakes Goods (40 Linden St., Geneva, N.Y.), and live entertainment and movies at the Smith Center for the Arts (82 Seneca St., Geneva, N.Y.). Wherever you go, Ontario County’s downtowns offer something special for a cozy winter getaway.
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