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It’s summer in Ontario County – you won’t want to miss a thing. • five Finger Lakes • forest trails • charming downtowns • cocktails on a terrace • coffee on the deck • leisurely strolls
• zipline adventures • sailing • motoring • wine tasting • beer sampling • fine dining
• small bites and snacks • big-time concerts • local bands • a chair in the sun • a spot in the shade
Ontario County contains two cities, eight villages and 16 towns, all of which contribute to the high quality of life here. For the purposes of this handbook, we focus on CANANDAIGUA, the county seat • CLIFTON SPRINGS, home of the original “water cure” • GENEVA, the largest city in the county • NAPLES, with the loveliest lake views • and VICTOR, on the border of Monroe County. Find your own road – and tell us about it! instagram.com/onchamber • facebook.com/onchamber ONChamber.com
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Maps (Flag locaters indicate approximate locations only) 10 Canandaigua 30 Clifton Springs 28 Geneva 26 Naples 3 Ontario County 22 Victor
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The Lay of the Land The Essentials The Posh Picnic FAQ Canandaigua The Blue Whale Getting Out on the Water Canandaigua Landmarks Pop Culture Plants to Watch (Out) For Cool Wine for Hot Days Vibrant Victor Victor’s Cobblestone Homes Finger Lakes Fashion What We Love About Naples The Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail Beer that Tastes like the Finger Lakes Geneva Landmarks The Healthful History of Clifton Springs
Copyright © 2022 ONHandbook is a semi-annual publication of the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce, with offices at 113 South Main Street in Canandaigua 14424. For more information, call 585-394-4400, onchamber.com. 4 ONChamber.com
Visit our advertisers Arbor Hill Winery........................................ 8 Beacon Farm Market.................................. 12 Bristol Valley Theater................................. 27 Canandaigua BID........................................31 Champion Hills Country Club.................. 24 Charlie Riedel’s Restaurant.........................14 Crown Jewelry............................................. 18 Dalai Java................................................16-17 Eastview Mall................................................ 2 F. Oliver’s Oils and Vinegars...................... 15 Finger Lakes Premier Properties................... 9 FingerLakes Cannabis Co........................... 24 The Friend Team........................................ 25 Glenna’s CBD Best Oil.............................. 23 Granger Homestead & Museum................ 19 Howard Hanna Real Estate ....................... 22 The Irish Mafia Brewing Company.............. 7 The Lake House on Canandaigua....Back Cover Lazy Acre Alpacas.......................................... 8 Lincoln Hill Farms.......................................21 Miami Motel............................................... 12 Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake....................11 NY Kitchen................................................... 5 Ontario County Chamber.......................... 20 Ontario County Historical Museum...........14 Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery.............................. 20 Ryan’s Wine & Spirits................................ 13 Smith Center for the Arts.......................... 29 Sweet Expressions....................................... 18 Wizard of Clay Pottery.................................. 7
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The Lay of the Land FIVE OF THE 11 FINGER LAKES – Canadice, Canandaigua, Hemlock, Honeoye, and Seneca – are in Ontario County. They’re long and thin, carved by receding glaciers 10,000 years ago. With a GPS and a tank of gas, there’s no telling what you’ll discover. The tilth left by the glaciers is IDEAL FOR FARMING – vegetables, fruits (especially grapes), nursery plants, hops, and even cannabis. We also produce dairy products, beef and poultry. You’ll taste the difference when you drink and dine local. The lakes retain heat, PERFECT FOR GRAPE GROWING. They warm the surrounding land, which prevents roots from freezing during cold winters. In the spring, the warmth protects the vines during sudden frosts, and in the fall, it allows grapes to ripen on the vine. ONTARIO PATHWAYS AND VICTOR HIKING TRAILS offer easy access to the great outdoors for all ages and abilities. THE HIGHEST POINT in Ontario County is “The Jump Off” on Gannett Hill in Naples. At 2,256 feet, its elevated lookout offers the best views of the region’s U-shaped valleys and steep hillsides. VICTOR IS ACTUALLY A ROCHESTER SUBURB. Home to many commuters, Ontario County is only about 10 miles southeast of the city of Rochester. FOUR INTERCHANGES ON THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY provide easy access to Ontario County. You can easily get here from just about anywhere and vice versa. DRUMLINS – small, low, rounded hills created at the end of the last ice age – make our landscape look like a gently rolling blanket. Hill Cumorah, 2 miles north of thruway exit 43, is a drumlin. Drumlins are aligned in the direction of ice flow with the steep, blunt end facing upstream and the gentle, tapered end facing downstream. In height, they rarely exceed 200 feet. GEOCACHING is an easy, fun, all-age way to engage with the outdoors. Load the app at geocaching.com. ONTARIO COUNTY rates in the top 10 percent of the “Best Places to Farm” in the United States. Half of the Ontario County land area is classified as Prime Farmland (adequate moisture and drainage,adequate soil depth and texture, are not susceptible to erosion or flooding, and sustain high yield production with minimal fertilizer and energy requirements). More than 100,000 additional acres of farmland are highly productive, level to gently rolling, and are of statewide importance. We put the farm in Farm to Table.
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The Essentials BATHING SUIT, SHORTS, JEANS, T-SHIRTS, SNEAKERS, SANDALS. The vibe is decidedly casual, maybe smart-casual for a dinner out, concert at Geneva’s Smith Opera House, or a play at Bristol Valley Theater in Naples. A HOODIE OR FLEECE, LIGHT SWEATER OR JACKET. You’ll be happy you have it, especially in the evening, near the water. A colorful blanket or shawl to bring out on a boat isn’t a bad idea, and it’s great for photos. WATER SHOES FOR EVERYBODY. SERIOUSLY. Wearing mesh shoes with a hard sole in the lake will protect your feet from sharp rocks and zebra-mussel shells. They’ll also give you traction on docks and boats. (And add color!)
2971 Whalen Rd, Bloomfield, NY 14469 • 585-257-5172
WINE-TOUR ATTIRE FOR GUYS: nice shorts, pants or jeans. Sweatpants would be gauche. Same with trucker hats. Fedoras are acceptable, along with baseball caps worn correctly. A collared button-down shirt is best, but a V-neck or simple t-shirt (no Citizen Dick or similar band logos) will work. Comfortable shoes or dress sneakers. A CRAFT BREWERY-WEAR SUGGESTION FOR THE LADIES: dresses and skirts are cute and cool, but pants or shorts may be better. They make for an easier (and less embarrassing) exit from the picnic tables, benches, and boujie limousines. ONE SMALL UMBRELLA PER PERSON. Finger Lakes weather changes throughout the day. And, it may be sunny in Canandaigua, but it could be raining in Naples.
Browse our retail store for functional pottery in a variety of colors including our classic Bristoleaf® design. Then follow the yellow brick road into the workshop and see it be made! Open 7 days a week, 9-5pm 7851 State Route 20a, Bloomfield, NY 14469 Located in the Town of Bristol, 3 miles east of Honeoye Lake. Look for the domes! www.wizardofclay.com ONHandbook Summer 2022 7
Grapery & Winery
Open Daily Wine Tastings by reservation Wine Flights first come, first served
The Posh Picnic
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill located behind the winery
585-531-4113 brewandbrats.com Open Daily Live Music Friday & Saturday 6pm - 9pm Steak Night Friday Night 5pm - 8pm reservations required call or email steak@thegrapery.com 6461 Route 64, Naples, NY 14512 585-374-2870 • thegrapery.com
TOUR OUR FARM & BROWSE OUR GIFT SHOP Our alpaca farm is the largest in the Finger Lakes area. You will have the opportuniuty to meet our herd of 60+ alpacas. Learn alpaca history & care while touring the vintage barns. Individual and group tours.
SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT! www.lazyacrealpacas.com
A plaid blanket with a waterproof backing. Works well whether there’s a picnic table or not. One place setting per picnic participant – a plate or bowl, glass or cup, and a knife, fork, and spoon (or spork). For a more formal or romantic fête champêtre, consider packing your best china, crystal, silver and table linens. Bring cloth napkins as picnics are messy, and litter isn’t cool. A cutting board and sharp knife – useful for cheese, charcuterie, fruit, vegetables or bread. Suggestion: prepare sandwiches onsite for a fun, fresh activity. Locally crafted beverages with twist-off caps OR a corkscrew and bottle opener – or both. Just in case. A handsome picnic basket, classic tote, or functional backpack. Base your decision on your destination – back woods or beach? A cooler with ice – could also double as a tote or extra seating. Bags for waste or leftovers. Carry-in, carry-out, carry on.
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Lots of Picnic Places. Here are just a few. ONANDA PARK, CANANDAIGUA Swimming, fishing, a boat launch and beach. Pavilions and lodges for special occasions.
CAROLABARB PARK, NAPLES A mix of fields and forested ravines with a spectacular view of Canandaigua Lake.
THREE MILLS PARK, PHELPS/CLIFTON SPRINGS A small park on the Canandaigua Lake Outlet. Fishing, canoeing, hiking, bird-watching.
DRYER ROAD PARK, VICTOR Bicycle skills area/pump track, box rink, playground, trails, picnic shelter.
SENECA LAKE STATE PARK AND NEW YORK STATE VISITOR CENTER A beach, marinas, and fishing, plus a playground and Spraypark! KERSHAW PARK, Canandaigua, featuring 9 acres of park land on the north shore of Canandaigua Lake.
For a truly unique experience, contact FLX POP-UP PICNICS for a hassle-free entertaining experience that brings friends and family together. flxpopuppicnics.com Looking for some AFTERPICNIC ENTERTAINMENT? Visit ONChamber’s event calendar
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FAQ Canandaigua SO HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE “CANANDAIGUA”? “can-an-DAY-gwuh” DOES IT MEAN SOMETHING? “The Chosen Spot” or Kanandarque, named by the Haudenosaunee, the region’s indigenous people.
EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT CONCERTS AT “SEEMAC.” It’s CMAC – the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center. It’s a giant concert shell on a hill, where world-famous bands come to perform. There’s indoor seating for 5,000 plus lawn seating for 10,000.
HOW DEEP IS THE LAKE? The average is 127 feet; the maximum is 276 feet. The lake is 16 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? Ontario County Chamber operates a visitor center Monday through Saturday at 113 S. Main St. in historic downtown Canandaigua.
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CANANDAIGUA HAS ITS OWN AIRPORT? Yes. Private planes and business jets fly in and out carrying tourists, performers, student pilots, corporate executives and people who love to fly. Makes for a great selfie!
Miami Motel “Mad Men of Miami” in the Heart of the Finger Lakes
Featuring Jacuzzi Rooms Dennis & Valerie Calkins Proprietors
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IS THE RING OF FIRE SCARY? No, it’s fun. During Labor Day weekend it begins with a giant bonfire on top of Bare Hill. That’s the signal for people around the lake to light flares or fires, creating a glowing ring around the lake. It was a tradition among the people of the Seneca Nation, a way to give thanks for a plentiful harvest. SO MANY SIGNS SAY “ROSELAND” … From 1925 to 1985 an amusement park called Roseland operated along Canandaigua Lake’s north shore. The name became synonymous with family fun in our community. Today there are Roseland Water & Wake Park on 5 & 20 and Roseland Bowl Family & Fun Center on Recreation Drive. WHAT’S THE BEST RESTAURANT? Whoa! There are way too many to list here! They range from French, German, Italian, Indian, Thai, Chinese and Japanese to downhome American and haute cuisine. There are downtown options, uptown options, and slightly-out-of town options. May we suggest Central on Main during a summer weekend? The outdoor dining venue offers food from several downtown restaurants, delivered right to your table. Enjoy, beer, wine, and live music.
Fibers of Our Lives
The Blue Whale
From Practical Craft to Decorative Art May 27, 2022 - April 28, 2023
A Sand Bar staple, The Blue Whale has been served at boujie Finger Lakes house parties for generations. At its most simple, it’s lemonade, blue curacao and vodka stirred in a pitcher with ice. The pitcher – usually one of a succession – is then shared at a lakeside table. “Do you know anything about the regional nature of a Blue Whale being made with vodka instead of rum in the Finger Lakes?” someone asked cocktail historian David Wondrich. David was stumped, but his recipe in The Daily Beast is an either/ or. If you use vodka, do it as a shooter, he recommends. Same recipe, but after you shake it, strain it into two tall shot glasses; no rocks or seltzer. Share with a friend or drink both.
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Ingredients
2 oz flavorful white rum or vodka .75 oz imported blue curaçao .75 oz lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 2-3 oz sparkling water, chilled
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Add the lemon juice and sugar to a shaker and stir. Add the rum or vodka and curaçao.
Home of the “Charlie Burger”
Add 3 to 4 ice cubes to a Collins glass and an ounce of sparkling water. Fill the shaker with ice and shake. Strain into the glass and top off with another ounce of the sparkling water.
3140 Country Road 10 Canandaigua, NY 14424 charliescanandaigua.com
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Getting out on the Water Whether you want to buy or rent a boat, learn to sail or wakeboard, kayak or swim or just look great on Instagram, there are plenty of options to get you and your friends on the water! CANANDAIGUA LAKE • Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park (North end of the lake. Access is south of Rtes 5 & 20.) • Kershaw Park (North end of the lake. Lakeshore Blvd.) • Onanda Park (West Lake road runs through it. Access is south of Rte 5 & 20.) • Deep Run Park and Beach (On East Lake Road)
SENECA LAKE • Seneca Lake State Park (1 Lake Front Drive, Geneva) • Sampson State Park (6040-6144 NY-96A, Romulus) • Seneca Harbor Park (Watkins Glen) KEUKA LAKE • Indian Pines Park (69 Old Pines Trail, Penn Yan) • Keuka Lake State Park (3560 Pepper Rd, Keuka Park)
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Come visit
The Dalai Java in downtown Canandaigua!
For your home brewing, we offer an impressive regional variety of freshly roasted beans from which to choose.
Enjoy our unparalleled cold brewed iced coffee, or one of our other many coffee offerings. Espresso, lattes, frappes, and also real fruit smoothies, teas, baked goods and snacks, local honey, and wares from local artists!
RoasTeRy &Cafe Dalai Java’s chef prepares Breakfast & Lunch fresh Mon-Sat 7am-2:00pm. Sunday 8am-2pm. 157 S. Main St. Canandaigua
Mindfully roasted in house organic, fair trade, single origin coffees
www.thedalaijava.com 585-394-2065
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your memories from the Finger Lakes
142 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-3115 mycrowndowntown.com
Canandaigua Landmarks see map on page 10
THE BOATHOUSES are strictly boathouses, not cottages – a unique and picturesque reminder of the city’s heritage. The first boathouses were built in the mid-1800s. By 1888, there were 80 of them. The finger piers were constructed in 1903. THE CITY PIER, built in 1848, was expanded in 1903 to accommodate tracks for trolleys and trains. They transported cargo and passengers to and from the lake’s steamboats. KERSHAW PARK was the result of filling in eight acres of the lake in 1920. The public park and beach were named for their biggest advocate, John Kershaw, a member of the Canandaigua Board of Health at the time. SONNENBERG GARDENS & MANSION STATE HISTORIC PARK features 50 acres of gardens and a Queen Anne Style mansion, straight from the Gilded Age. Sonnenberg means “Sunny Hill” in German. GRANGER HOMESTEAD is another mansion, but in the 1816 Federalist style. The former home of Gideon Granger, Postmaster General for Presidents Jefferson and Madison, is an historic house and carriage museum. BRISTOL MOUNTAIN is home to the Finger Lakes’ premier ski resort, and to Aerial Adventures, with seven ziplines totaling 5,000 square feet. It’s 13.2 miles southwest of Canandaigua.
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Pop Culture From 1900 to 1915, FILM STAR HUMPHREY BOGART spent his childhood summers at his parents’ cottage on Seneca Point in Canandaigua. “Here’s looking at you, kid.” TRAVIE MCCOY, frontman of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes and the actress LAUREN HOLLY are both from Geneva. Olympic Rower MEGHAN MUSNICKI is from Naples. ELVIS PRESLEY once visited Clifton Springs for the famous sulphur treatments. Actress KRISTEN WIIG, swimmer RYAN LOCHTE, and actor MICHAEL PARK from “As the World Turns” were born in Canandaigua. STEVEN PAGE, formerly of the Barenaked Ladies, has a song titled “Clifton Springs” on his solo album “Page One” released in 2010. ROCKY FRATTO, NABF Boxing Champion and #2 rated contender in the world is from Geneva. Who knows? You could be our next sensation!
TOUR the 1816 mansion,
GRANGER home to Gideon Granger & HOMESTEAD his family. AND
CARRIAGE MUSEUM
LEARN about the Granger Place School for girls.
WALK through barns to see 100+ antique carriages, sleighs & more!
Open for tours May-October! Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations required. Entertain your guests in style at the Granger Homestead SHOWERS RECEPTIONS WEDDINGS DINNERS TEAS BIRTHDAYS REUNIONS
Open year round for private & corporate functions. Reasonable rates. 295 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-1472 Grangerhomestead.org
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Plants to Watch (Out) For
HOPPS Local Breweries are responsible for the boom in hops-growing throughout our region.
POISON IVY Locals know enough to stay away from this poisonous plant which causes red rash, itching, swelling and sometimes blisters. Found in wooded areas, lake fronts, pathways.
GRAPE VINES The most significant vinifera grapes of the Finger Lakes include Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and several French-American and native varieties.
DANDELIONS Those who love the perfect lawn will despise this plant while others will cherish it for making dandelion wine or a delicious addition to your table salad.
LONG BLOOMERS (six weeks or more) • Garden Phlox: June – August • Echinacea (Purple Coneflower): July – August • Coreopsis “Moonbeam”: June – September • Dicentra “Luxuriant” (Bleeding Heart): May – September • Monarda (Beebalm): July – September
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Original Artwork Paintings, Mixed Media, Drawings, Pastel, Jewelry, Ceramics, Sculpture, Hand Executed Prints
Workshops & Classes 71 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 585-394-0030 www.prrgallery.com Sun/Mon. Closed; Tues-Sat. 11-5pm.
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FIND INSPIRATION and RESOURCES for your ADVENTURES at ONChamber.com + 585 394 4400 Share Your Discoveries facebook.com/onchamber instagram.com/onchamber
Cool Wine for Hot Days RIESLING Crisp and acidic with notes of peach, pear and apricot. Try pairing this wine with cheeses like gorgonzola, aged gouda, feta or parmesan. PINOT NOIR A red that won’t put you to sleep in the sun. Pair this wine with salmon, roasted chicken or pasta dishes. ROSÉ Refreshing in the heat, and very versatile – good with shellfish but also red meat. PINOT GRIGIO Was it invented for summer? Notes of mango, pineapple, and guava.Try pairing with light pasta, rice dishes, fresh green salads.
SAUVIGNON BLANC Acidic but soft, with creamy notes of lime,herbs and mango. Perfect for Summer Sipping.Delicious with green vegetables like brussel sprouts, asparagus, cucumbers, broccoli. CHARDONNAY Creamy and elegant, especially when paired with buttery seafood. GEWURZTRAMINER (guh-VURHTS-tra-meener), a white wine with aromas of ripe apricot, lychee, and rose petals, pairs well with spicy Thai food, aromatic Indian dishes, and sweet and sour Asian cuisine. Be sure to visit THE SENECA LAKE WINE TRAIL for an afternoon of beautiful lake views and amazing wines.
Live Music | Events | Festivals | Weddings | Private Parties
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Four-story VALENTOWN HALL was built in 1879. The abandoned shopping and community center – complete with underground parking! – is a rare example of 19th century architecture that has remained almost unaltered since its original construction. It’s on the National Register of Historic places and operates as a museum today. At EASTVIEW MALL, shoppers love the 180 stores, the live piano music at Von Maur department store, the carousel in the food court, and people-watching while relaxing at the indoor courtyard and fireplace.
MORE THAN 39 MILES OF MULTIUSE TRAILS wind their way throughout the town of Victor. There are woodland rambles, stream-sidewalks, longer distance crosstown hiking rails and connected multiuse trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. FINGER LAKES GAMING & RACETRACK in nearby Farmington offers a 44,000-square-foot smoke-free video-gaming floor plus thoroughbred racing that starts in May and runs through October.
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Victor’s Cobblestone Homes see map on page 22
Out of all the cobblestone buildings in the U.S., more than 90 percent are within a 65-mile radius of Rochester, says the book Cobblestone Quest by Rich and Sue Freeman. About 100 of them are in Ontario County with several in Victor; mostly private homes. If historic-home watching is your passion, why not take a little tour? Please respect the homeowners’ privacy and stay on the road.
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1. The Auburn and Rochester Railroad Pumphouse (1845), Main Street, Fishers A unique tall, square building
*Cart Fees not included. Restrictions are M-F before 1pm and Weekends after 1pm. Bring this Ad to receive this rate. Please call 585-924-8383 x1 for Tee Times
2. District #10 School (1842), 7728 Dryer Road, Victor. A small one-story schoolhouse
675 Championship Drive, Victor, NY 14564
3. Dryer House (1833), Dryer Road, Victor. Two stories with a fanlight in the gable end
Buy One Green Fee at our regular rate and Get One Free
4. Jenks Store and A. Simonds & Son General Store (1834), 2 East Main Street, Victor. All four sides were constructed with similarly sized cobbles 5. Felt Cobblestone General Store (1836), 6452 Victor-Manchester Road (Rte. 96), Victor. Built with field cobbles. Recessed first-floor windows with wood panels below
Finger Lakes locally created CBD Products, Soaps, Lotions, Candles, Jewelry, Pottery, Art, Woodworking, Clothing, Specialty Foods We are all about health & wellness, nature, art, music and doing what’s right for others and ourselves. FingerLakes Cannabis Co. 5 Railroad Street, Victor, NY 14564 585-771-0380
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6. Herendeen House (1832), 880 County Road 8, Farmington. “See if you can see the ‘plugging holes’ on the front where scaffolding was attached during construction,” suggests the book. 7. Crowley House (“early”), 751 Crowley Road, Farmington. Built high on a hill in drumlin country 8. Rowley House (1831), 422 County Road 9, Victor. Owned by the private Cobblestone Creek Golf Club and operated as Hackers Bar and Grille for the golfers.
Finger Lakes Fashion from Eastview Mall
Headbands are seeing a comeback! They’re a necessary accessory for a ride on the water or on the road in a convertible. Guys: protect your pate with the Tropicwear Fishing Hat from LL Bean. It’s cool, lightweight, and blocks at least 97.5 percent of the sun’s UV rays – about 10 times more than a white cotton tee. Even in summer, denim is better, according to some industry experts. Denim Bermuda shorts with a T-shirt is a lake-y classic. Add a ruchedsleeve blazer for evening, or cooler days.
How about “Shortalls” (short overalls) for little girls? With an abundance of pockets, they’re perfect for collecting beach glass, found fish vertebrae, and fairy stones with holes. Classic Checkerboard Vans, synonymous with surfing and skating, are the new neutral. Ladies: try them with a heavily printed dress and camouflage-print bag, says UK fashion blog hotdrops. PRO TIP: synthetic, high-performance base layers keep you cool and dry on humid summer days. For the Kenny Chesney concert at CMAC, pair your cowboy boots with a flouncy summer dress and woven bag for stylish comfort. The Towel Terry short-sleeve shirt for little boys is seriously soft, perfect for poolside, lakeside, all the sides.
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What We Love About Naples THE GRAPES: Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery, grape pie, pick-your-own at Jerome’s U-Pick Farm, pick up a basket at Joseph’s Wayside Market, the annual Grape Festival in September, Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars Winery, Inspire Moore Winery NATURAL WILDLIFE AREAS: Ontario Park at Gannett Hill, Cumming Nature Center, Wesley Hill Nature Preserve, Hi-Tor Wildlife Management Area, West Hill Preserve THE WATERFALLS: Grimes Glen, Parrish Glen/Conklin Gully, Tannery Creek, Clark Gully ST. JANUARIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH: There’s nothing like it. Built in 1966, its modern cast-concrete walls feature round holes
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filled with colored glass. As the sun shines in, the sanctuary is filled with orbs of colored light. Named after the patron saint of Naples, Italy; designed by Rochester architect James Johnson. THE NAPLES OPEN STUDIO TRAIL: During the first week in October each year, a diverse and talented group of artists open their studios to visitors. The artists include painters in acrylic, pastel and watercolor; sculptors in wood and metal, potters, woodturners, makers of upcycled furniture, makers of wine-barrel furniture, weavers, and denim-jeans makers. THE FISHING: Naples Creek and its tributaries are famous for their spring runs of wild rainbow trout.
The Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail with stops in Naples ARBOR HILL GRAPERY & WINERY is located just north of the village on a campus of vintage buildings. The country setting is cozy and welcoming. The Brahm family takes great pride in producing their products on the premises.
SONG HILL WINERY is a small, family-run winery in Victor that utilizes high quality, handpicked grapes from the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario viticulture areas to produce ultra-premium sparkling and still wine primarily from Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. FINGER LAKES WINE CENTER is housed in the historic Bay House near the conservatory at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park. Sample and purchase wines & foods from over 40 New York wineries & specialty food products. From trendy to spendy, the New York wine industry makes more wine varieties than almost any wine region in the world, offering something to please every taste and budget.
HAZLITT RED CAT CELLARS is in the former Widmer Winery facility. All varieties of Hazlitt wine are crafted with Finger Lakes grapes. The Hazlitt family uses traditional wine-making methods combined with modern techniques and technology. THE HERON HILL WINERY TASTING ROOM is in a 100-year-old barn overlooking vineyards of Cabernet Franc and Riesling grapes. Its beautiful open space offers views of Canandaigua Lake, high ceilings and original hand-hewn wooden beams. INSPIRE MOORE WINERY is an eco-friendly business focusing on sustainable practices from vineyard to tasting room. Directly next to the tasting room is Roots Cafe, offering handmade meals featuring as many local ingredients as can be found.
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Beer that Tastes like the Finger Lakes A new hops breeding program began last year at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, reports the Penn Yan Chronicle Express. Its goal is to grow and develop signature New York hops varieties selected for high yield, preferred flavors, and disease resistance. As the industry has grown, so too has consumer demand for locally sourced craft beers with a unique flavor profile. No less than 60 percent of a brewery’s hops and 60 percent of all other ingredi-
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ents must be grown in New York state for a brewery to hold a state license. Our craft breweries struggle to maintain those percentages due in part to a lack of New York-developed hops varieties. “Quirky hop varieties are all the rage among today’s craft beer consumers,” Rick Pedersen told the Chronicle Express. The owner of Pedersen Farms near Geneva produces hops for a number of Finger Lakes breweries. “Consumers want ‘new and different.’”
Geneva Landmarks see map on page 28 THE DOVE BLOCK memorializing Arthur Dove (1880-1946), considered America’s first abstract artist, worked in a studio at the intersection of Castle and Exchange streets downtown. The three-story brick building was built in 1878 by Dove’s father, a brick manufacturer. After New York and Paris, Geneva in the 1930s gave Arthur new subject matter, notes the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Representations of the family farm, local barnyard animals, the Finger Lakes, and Geneva’s industrial downtown with warehouses and railroad tracks can be found in his work. THE MAGNIFICENT SMITH OPERA HOUSE has been saved from the wrecking ball twice. A massive community effort that began in 1994, the building’s centennial, restored the original façade and the art deco opulence of the interior. Improvements continued and today The Smith stands as one of the oldest operating performing-arts theaters in the U.S. LINDEN STREET, once quietly fading into the background of Geneva’s city streets, is now a celebrated part of Geneva’s downtown. Linden Street has seen a revitalization in the form of innovative and energetic young businesses from wine and cocktail bars to one-of-a-kind restaurants which each have a unique look and feel. Linden Street is the place to be for any food and beverage enthusiast, those looking for local artistic flair, or anyone looking for a new experience. “PEACE,” A GEORGIAN PINK MARBLE SCULPTURE in Pultney Park, is one of only 394 monuments – out of 5,193 public statues on display in the U.S. – that depicts a woman. She is in the center of a stone fountain dedicated to the memory of the veterans of the Civil War, the Spanish American War and World War I. T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES from Lakebones are highly prized. They’re silkscreened by hand and sell out fast. Look for them at the Red Jacket Farm Store in Geneva. While you’re there, pick up a six-pack of Red Jacket cold-pressed, unfiltered juice, stomp, cider, or lemonade. They’re as close as you can get to eating whole fruit. THE FINGER LAKES WELCOME CENTER pays tribute to the region’s famous vineyards and namesake lakes.The Taste NY Market at the Welcome Center offers hot and cold lunch options such as seasonal soups and salads, sandwiches, and a kids menu, all made from fresh ingredients and products grown and produced by local farmers.
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The Healthful History of Clifton Springs exploring Main Street
In 1849 homeopath and hydrotherapist Henry Foster, MD purchased 10 acres of land with a wild sulphur brook. On it he built a facility to provide mineral-water cures. It was the first hospital in the region and opened to a long line of waiting patients. A new red-sandstone building with a tower, the Clifton Springs Sanitarium (“The San”) was erected in 1896. With five stories, it had electric lights, gas, and the latest medical equipment, including an X-ray machine. Its chapel features a mosaic by Tiffany Studios.
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Thousands of people from all over the country came to heal mind, body and spirit. A surgical department was opened, plus an eye, ear, nose and throat division and the first open-ward psychiatric unit in the U.S. In 1971, a new, modern hospital building was dedicated. The sanitarium became the SPA APARTMENTS. It and other sanitarium buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places today. FOSTER COTTAGE, the founder’s former home, is a museum.
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