GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER
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Some Museums Make You Think— Ours Will Also Make You Giggle!
Toy Halls of Fame
Early Darrow Monopoly Set
Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden
Pinball Playfields
Wow your groups with a museum experience like no other! Visit The Strong—Western New York’s largest cultural attraction—and explore two floors of playful exhibit spaces spanning more than a city block. Discover the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games; reminisce in the Toy Halls of Fame; test your skills on classic arcade video games; leap into the world of American comic book heroes; play in a retro pinball arcade; walk among hundreds of free-flying butterflies; and so much more! Open nearly every day of the year, the museum offers: • Ample, free motor coach parking
• Guided tours and foreign translators*
• Bright and spacious food court and vintage American diner
• Free Wi-Fi
• Catering facilities for up to 330 people
• ATM
Montreal Ottawa
• Gift shop
Watertown
Toronto
Located in the Rochester Finger Lakes region and easily accessible from Niagara Falls and other U.S. and Canadian destinations. Boston—6 hours Cleveland—4 hours New York City—5.5 hours
Niagara Falls—2.5 hours Philadelphia—5.5 hours
Toronto—3 hours Washington, DC—6.5 hours
Syracuse Niagara Falls
Rochester
Buffalo
Albany
Binghamton
Cleveland
Boston
New York City
Pittsburgh Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Call today to book your visit or inquire about group tour packages!
Washington, D.C.
* With advanced notice. Fees may apply.
Karen Dodson Tourism Sales Associate One Manhattan Square • Rochester, NY 14607 Tel 585-410-6359 • Mobile 585-387-0839 kdodson@museumofplay.org • museumofplay.org
Table of Contents Attractions
Central Section....................................................................................5 North East Section.............................................................................5-9 North West Section...........................................................................9-13 South East Section.............................................................................13-15 South West Section...........................................................................15-17
Accommodations
Central Section....................................................................................17-21 North East Section.............................................................................21-23 North West Section...........................................................................23-25 South East Section.............................................................................25-27 South West Section...........................................................................27-29
Experience Belhurst
RIGHT IN THE Beautiful surroundings, flavorful food FINGER and outstanding service in the heartLAKES of the finger lakes
Dining
Central Section....................................................................................29-31 North East Section.............................................................................31 North West Section...........................................................................31 South East Section.............................................................................31-33 South West Section...........................................................................33
Shopping
Central Section....................................................................................35 North East Section.............................................................................35 North West Section...........................................................................35 South East Section.............................................................................37 South West Section...........................................................................37
Tour/Charter/Misc. Services
North East Section.............................................................................37 North West Section...........................................................................39 South East Section.............................................................................39-41
Wineries
Central Section....................................................................................41-47 North East Section.............................................................................47 North West Section...........................................................................47 South West Section...........................................................................47-49
Suggested Itineraries...................................................49-56 County Information........................................................58
Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance 309 Lake Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 Ph. 315-536-7488 / Ph. 800-548-4386 / Fax 315-536-1237 email: info@fingerlakes.org
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The Finger Lakes region is a wonderful place for groups to explore!
Make planning your next group adventure in the Finger Lakes region even easier with this Group Travel Planner; your one stop source for group information and businesses in the Finger Lakes! • Easy-to-follow listings for accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping, wineries, and services • Sample itineraries • Additional information resources If you would like personal assistance, call the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance at 800-548-4386. We can help you with all your itinerary planning and promotional needs including: site selection, routing or mileage, additional brochures and guides, editorial content, and promotional photos or videos.
COUNTY PARTNERS CO R N I N G A N D T H E S O U T H E R N F I N G E R L A K E S O ffi c i a l E x p e r i e n c e G u i d e
Your Experience
Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau Corning, Hammondsport 866-946-3386 | www.corningfingerlakes.com
Must See Attractions: Corning Museum of Glass Keuka Lake Wineries on Keuka Lake D I S COV E R • E X P E R I E N C E • SAVO R • I N S P I R E
Yates County Chamber of Commerce Penn Yan, Dundee, Branchport 800-868-9283 | www.yatesny.com
Must See Attractions:
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market Keuka Lake Wine Trail Seneca Lake Wine Trail
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Approximate Mileage Chart From major cities of the northeast to the center of the Finger Lakes region
Albany, NY....................................................................214 Baltimore, MD............................................................ 300 Binghamton, NY............................................................ 96 Boston, MA................................................................. 400 Buffalo, NY....................................................................138 Cincinnati, OH............................................................. 525 Cleveland, OH..............................................................310 Concord, NH................................................................350 Dover, DE...................................................................... 355 Harrisburg, PA.............................................................240 Hartford, CT................................................................. 325 Kingston, NY................................................................240 Montpelier, VT............................................................320 Montreal, Canada.......................................................380 Newark, NJ...................................................................285 New York City, NY...................................................... 295 Niagara Falls, NY.........................................................155 Ottawa, Canada.......................................................... 323 Philadelphia, PA.......................................................... 275 Pittsburgh, PA..............................................................340 Portland, ME............................................................... 500 Providence, RI............................................................. 400 Scranton, PA.................................................................150 Springfield, MA...........................................................320 Toronto, Canada.........................................................230 Washington, DC......................................................... 337
2770 Ernsberger Road Suite 200, Romulus, NY 14541
800-684-5217 • www.cayugawinetrail.com
Farm Sanctuary 3150 Aikens Road, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-583-2225 • www.farmsanctuary.org
The Keuka Candy Emporium 131 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-531-4700 • www.keukacandyemporium.com
Cruises April - October Restaurant April - Mid-December
Daily 9:00am - 10:00pm
1 Hour
Yes
250
Varies upon individual winery restrictions
Varies upon individual winery restrictions
Varies upon individual winery restrictions
Hours/Show Time
Largest Group Size
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Food Service
1 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-4541 / 607-535-6101 www.senecaharborstation.com
Sightseeing and dining cruises for up to 250 passengers. Waterfront dining serving lunch and dinner.
Tours/Minimum Time
Captain Bill's Seneca Lake Cruises / Seneca Harbor Station
Ithaca
Months of Operation
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ATTRACTIONS
Yes
30 or More
The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is America's First Wine Trail and is comprised of 14 member wineries and over 70 area businesses spanning the entire length of both the east and west side of Cayuga Lake.
Yes
Varies upon individual winery restrictions.
Open All Year
Varies upon individual winery restrictions
Farm Sanctuary's 175-acre Watkins Glen shelter is home to more than 500 rescued farm animals. Take an hour-long guided tour or stay overnight in our B&B cabins.
Yes
No
May - October
Ask for More Information.
N/A
Yes
N/A
One AMAZING Candy Store with Ice Cream Parlor.
Yes
10% Off
Open All Year
Monday - Saturday 9:00am- 6:00pm
45 Minutes
N/A
125
A) Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery
www.MontezumaWinery.com
B) Swedish Hill Winery www.SwedishHill.com
Robert Green Ingersoll Birthplace Museum 61 Main Street, Dresden, NY 14441 716-636-7571 x 213 • www.secularhumanism.org
Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry 89 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-568-1510 • www.senecamuseum.com
The Windmill Farm and Craft Market 3900 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-3032 • www.thewindmill.com
Birthplace of 19th century agnostic orator Robert Ingersoll. Portrays Ingersoll's life and radical reform traditions of the Gilded Age. Informative historical orientation video, birth room with period furnishings, local history. The Museum provides a historical overview illustrating how the Seneca River and the Cayuga-Seneca Canal powered the rise of industry and fostered cultural development, helping to spread social reform movements. Open every Saturday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. 175 Vendors, entertainment and endless food options. Pet friendly, family fun, south of Penn Yan on SR 14A.
Yes
Yes
Yes
$3 Each for 10 or More (Regular Admission $5)
$3 Each for 15 or More
Yes
May (Memorial Day weekend) through end of October
Open All Year
Open from the end of April through the middle of December
Saturday - Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm (Weekday openings can be arranged for groups.)
(June - August) Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm (All Year) Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm (Sun Closed Jan - Mar)
C) Varick Winery & Vineyard
30 Minutes
N/A
56
www.VarickWinery.com
D) Knapp Winery
www.KnappWine.com
E) Goose Watch Winery Guided Tour:
30 Minutes
N/A
30
Self Guided:
120
www.GooseWatch.com
F) Buttonwood Grove Winery www.ButtonwoodGrove.com
G) Toro Run Winery
www.ToroRunWinery.com
H) Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery www.CayugaRidgeWinery.com
8:30am - 4:30pm
2 Hours
Yes
No Limit
I) Thirsty Owl Wine Company www.ThirstyOwl.com
J) Hosmer Winery
www.HosmerWinery.com
Women's Rights National Historical Park 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-568-0024 • www.nps.gov/wori/index.htm
Women's Rights National Historical Park celebrates and commemorates the first Women's Rights Convention, as well as the people who fought for the freedoms women enjoy today.
K) Lucas Vineyards
Yes
Free to Attend.
Open All Year
Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm
N/A
N/A
See Park For Details
www.LucasVineyards.com
L) Americana Vineyards
www.AmericanaVineyards.com
M) Six Mile Creek Vineyard www.SixMileCreek.com
Auburn's Historic and Cultural Sites Commission at the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center
25 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-255-1658 • www.historyshometown.com
Take an afternoon, or spend a few days visiting Auburn's attractions and you'll see why we're called 'History's Hometown.' Start your journey at the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center.
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Yes
No
Open All Year
Hours vary by location
Tour times vary by location but often run 1-2 hours
N) Long Point Winery
N/A
TBD
www.LongPointWinery.com
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Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY 13204 315-466-7000 • www.destinyusa.com
Erie Canal Museum 318 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse, NY 13202 315-471-0593 • www.eriecanalmuseum.org
Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center 8012 East Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066 315-637-9023 • www.fourseasonsonsgolfandski.com
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park 180 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-252-2081
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Inc. / Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival 6877 East Lake Road, Auburn, NY 13021 315-255-1785 • www.fingerlakesmtf.com
Mid-Lakes Navigation 11 Jordan Street, PO Box 61, Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-8500 • www.midlakesnav.com
Rosamond Gifford Zoo 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204 315-435-8511 • www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org
Schweinfurth Art Center 205 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-255-1553 • www.myartcenter.org
Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm 4240 East Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021 315-751-5657 • www.strawberryfieldsupick.com
Traditional and outlet shopping, full-service and fast food dining, entertainment and onsite accommodations all in one travel destination conveniently located in Syracuse, in the center of NY state.
Monday - Saturday 10:00am-9:30pm
Yes
Some of the restaurants offer group menus and rates.
Open All Year
Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm
Largest Group Size
Cruise!
Food Service
Tours/Minimum Time
Ithaca
Hours/Show Time
Corning
Months of Operation
Rochester
Group Discount
Syracuse
Handicap Accessible
ATTRACTIONS
No Minimum
Yes
No Limit
1 Hour
N/A
60
1.5 Hours
No
200
45 Minutes 60 Minutes
No
50 - 100
Yes
200
(Restaurants and entertainment are open later.)
Protects and showcases the only remaining weighlock building in the United States, and shares the Erie Canal's history and impact through exhibits, hands-on displays and original artifacts.
Yes
No
Open All Year
Summer-Adventure mini golf, driving range and batting cages. Winter- skiing, snowboarding, lessons and rentals. Plus CNY's premier Snow tubing park with snack bar.
Yes
12 or More
Open All Year
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Summer, Daily 9:00am - 9:00pm
Winter, Weekends and Holidays plus Special Event Days
Provide historic cultural tours of the 32 acre homestead of the iconic Harriet Tubman, the Moses of Her People.
Yes/ No
Contact for Details
March – December
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday - Monday Closed
Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival & MerryGo-Round Playhouse, Inc., known as "Broadway in the Finger Lakes," is a multi-venue, arts organization; the largest producing professional musical theatre organization in NY State outside of NYC.
Yes
15 or More
May - November
Ask for More Information.
The length of a show or performance
Departure Times Vary.
1 Hour 3 Hours
Yes
100 on a single vessel; 136 total for both vessels.
10:00am - 4:30pm
1.5 Hours
Yes
50
Mid-Lakes offers a variety of dinner, lunch and sightseeing cruises including US Mailboat cruise. With over 50 years experience in group travel, we promise to give your clients a first class experience. Groups up to 100.
No
Yes
Open mid-May through September
Home to 700+ animals, Rosamond Gifford Zoo provides the best day ever throughout the year -- with experiences that excite, memories that endure and worldwide conservation education.
Yes
Yes, visit rosamondgiffordzoo.org for details.
Open All Year
This multi-arts facility in Auburn, NY, offers 12+ exhibitions annually featuring regional, national and international artists; art classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults; folk arts; poetry readings; and more. We are a strawberry hydroponic farm where the berries are grown up off the ground in stacks! It's a very unque attraction because the berries are also grown from June through the end of October! We give guided tours, gift shop, and many local tastings and products!
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Dinner • Lunch Sighteeing • US Mailboat Dine onboard or onshore Groups to 100 Custom packages
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yes
No
Open All Year
Sundays 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday- Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yes
(Which includes guided tour, refreshments, lots of tastings and a small jar of strawberry jam for each person to take home. Will work with you to better accommodate your needs. Chocolate fountain with strawberries upon request and also an added fee.)
May through December
Saturday - Sunday 10:00am -4:00pm Closed Mondays, but will open to accommodate tours.
50 Years
on Skaneateles Lake Our experience for your experience!
1 Hour
N/A
200
Gallery closed during installations; check website for details.
$10 Each for 10 or More
“We have cruised with you for years. Every step of our reservation was professional and accurate. The cruise was excellent.”
1 Hour
(or longer if you wish)
N/A
50
MID-LAKES NAVIGATION
MID-LAKES NAVIGATION
315-685-8500 Skaneateles, NY 13152 gail@midlakesnav.com tripadvisor® Certificate of Excellence
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Bristol Valley Theater 151 South Main Street, PO Box 218 Naples, NY 14512
585-374-9032 • www.bvtnaples.org
The Canandaigua Lady 205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-7350 • www.cdgaboatcruises.com
Colonial Belle 400 Packetts Landing, Fairport, NY 14450 585-223-9470 • www.colonialbelle.com
Cumming Nature Center 6472 Gulick Road, Naples, NY 14512 585-374-6160 • www.rmsc.org
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack 5857 NY-96, Farmington, NY 14425 585-924-3232 • www.fingerlakesgaming.com
Genesee Country Village & Museum 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511 585-538-6822 • www.gcv.org
George Eastman Museum 900 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 585-327-4800 • www.eastman.org
Hill Cumorah Visitors' Center 603 State Route 21, Palmyra, NY 14522 315-597-5851 • www.hillcumorah.org
Yes
Parking and Admission is Free
Live, professional theater in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Presenting top-notch entertainment with small town charm. Enjoy plays, musicals, mysteries and more!
Yes
$26/Person for groups of 15 or more. Groups also recieve two complimentary tickets.
Private and Public Boat Rides On One Of The Finger Lakes.
Yes
Colonial Belle is US Coast Guard certified for 149 passengers & is the largest tour boat on the Erie Canal. Cruises offered: lunch, dinner, sightseeing, lock tours, private charters & specialty cruises.
Yes
Depends on Counts and Group.
Depends on Counts and Group.
Open All Year
Main Stage: June - September (with some Fall and Spring programs.)
May - October
Mid-May through Mid-October
Tours/Minimum Time
Open All Year See website or call museum for seasonal hours.
1.5 Hours
No
150
Each show runs two weeks. Week One: Thurs-Sat at 8:00pm Sunday at 2pm Week Two: Wed-Thurs at 2pm, Thurs-Sat. at 8pm and Sun. at 2pm
2 Hours
No
70
See Website for More Details.
1.5 Hours
Hours/Show Time
Largest Group Size
6880 East Lake Road, Auburn, New York 13021 315-252-7644
Museum that contains Exhibits and artifacts of the 1800's and 1900's. One room school house, country kitchen/parlor/bedroom,dairy room,blacksmith shop, woodworking shop,pottery shop,antique cars/tractors/machinery/ Industries of Auburn exhibit, and much much more.
Food Service
Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Sr. Educational Center
Ithaca
Months of Operation
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ATTRACTIONS
Tuesday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, 2:30pm - 5:30pm, 6:30pm - 9:30pm Sundays: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 2:30pm - 5:30pm
1 Hour to 1.5 Hours
Yes
Yes
146
149
Yes
No
See Website for Details.
See Website for Details.
Call for Details
Can Bring in Outside Food.
No Limit
Experience the excitement of more than 1,100 video gaming machines, our awardwinning Vineyard Buffet and Remedy Bar, plus live thoroughbred racing mid-April through November.
Yes
No
Open All Year
Open Daily 8:00am - 4:00am
N/A
Yes
200
Genesee Country Village & Museum is the largest living history Museum in New York State. Costumed interpreters bring history to life through hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibits. GCV&M is also home to the John L. Wehle Art Gallery, a nature center and Silver Baseball Park.
Yes
20 or more; Ask for more information
March - December
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
As Long As You Wish
Yes
No Limit
Guided Tours: 45 Minutes Total Visit: 2 Hours
Yes
100
30 Minutes
No
400
Where the gold plates were hid by Moroni in 421 A.D. and Joseph Smith was directed by Moroni to get them in 1827. Also Smith Farm and Book of Mormon Historic Publication Site.
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(Plus special times & Mondays available for large groups & private charters.)
The 900-acre Nature Center is as beautiful as it is vast. Trek, ski or snowshoe six miles of trails. Discover hands-on group and family experiences.
The George Eastman Museum holds one of the world's foremost collections of photography and cinema, the exhibitions feature both historic and contemporary photography and equipment. The museum also offers tours of the National Historic Landmark estate of entrepreneur and philanthropist George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company.
THE AREA’S #1 RESORT & CASINO
Yes
10 or More
Open All Year
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
(Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
Yes
There is no charge for any of the sites.
Open All Year
Hill Cumorah 9:00am - 9:00pm Other Sites 9:00am - Dusk
The del Lago Resort & Casino meeting and banquet facilities offer over 40,000 square feet of world-class event space for any occasion. It’s the perfect location for weddings, holiday parties and business meetings. Waterloo, NY delLagoResort.com
Must be 21 or older. For help with problem gambling call 877.8.HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369).
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23 East Main Street, Leroy, NY 14482 585-768-7433 • www.jellogallery.org
Livingston County Area Chamber & Tourism 4635 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-243-2222 • www.fingerlakeswest.com
National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House 17 Madison Street, Rochester, NY 14608 585-279-7490 • www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
Phelps Community Historical Society 66 Main Street, Phelps, NY 14532 315-548-4940 • www.phelpsny.com
Rochester Museum & Science Center and Strasenburgh Planetarium 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 585-271-4320 • www.rmsc.org
Rose Hill Mansion / Geneva Historical Society 3373 Route 96A, Geneva, NY 14465 315-789-3848 • www.genevahistoricalsociety.com
RPM Raceway 17 Miracle Mile Drive, Rochester, NY 14623 585-427-7223 • www.rpmraceway.com
Seabreeze Park 4600 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622 585.323.1900 • www.seabreeze.com
Individual Museums $4 Each, Discounted Trail Pass $10 Per Person
Open All Year
Hours/Show Time November 1 - May 8 Tuesday - Thursday 11:00am - 4:00pm Jell-O Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Largest Group Size
Leroy Historical Society / Jell-O Gallery
Yes
May 10 - October 31 Tuesday - Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Food Service
132 Market Street, Palmyra, NY 14522 315-597-6981 • www.historicpalmyrany.com
5 museums 1 destination. Alling Coverlet, 18th century hand woven coverlets, Historical Museum 23 themed rooms, Erie Depot 2 dioramas, 22' canal boat mural, Print Shop, 1820-1970 machines and type, Phelps Store 2 floors of original products from 1870 truly a time capsule.
Tours/Minimum Time
Historic Palmyra
Ithaca
Months of Operation
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ATTRACTIONS
1 Hour to 1.5 Hours
Yes
150
1.5 Hours
N/A
50
12 or More, Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Yes
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Monday- Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
N/A
N/A
300
The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony's life and work at the modest home in Rochester, NY, that was her home and headquarters from 1866-1906.
Yes
Available upon request for groups of 12 or more.
Open All Year
Tuesday - Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
1 Hour
No
Please contact our office for more information.
Our material and archival collections include Cemetery, marriage, birth and death records; scrapbooks dating from 1858 to present; local photos; books, maps slides and postcards; textiles and garments; farm implements and household equipment; military items; family history.
No
$2.00 Per Person
Ask for More Information.
Wednesday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
45 Minutes
N/A
25
Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science. Follow your curiosity from the depths of the oceans to the edge of the universe. Push the limits of your imagination and create never before seen inventions.
Yes
Yes - Groups of 10 People or More.
Ask for More Information.
See website for details.
Call for Details
Yes
No Limit
A museum dedicated to Jell-O; a historic house 1820-1930; transportation exhibit.
Yes
Home of Letchworth State Park! Full itinerary planning, step-on guide services, and tour coordination offered.
Visit this Greek Revival house, once the center of an historic farm overlooking Seneca Lake, to explore the life of the wealthy Swan family and their immigrant workers.
RPM Raceway is America's ultimate allelectric indoor karting and entertainment destination providing an authentic, exhilarating and memorable racing experience. Enjoy a world of fun at this landmark amusement park. Visit the history museum & grand carousel, see a live show, enjoy rides, waterpark and gift shops. Tour groups receive special rates.
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LeRoy House Hours Vary
$8 Per Person, Minimum of 10
May 1 through October 31
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
1 Hour
N/A
50
Open Sundays Memorial Day - Labor Day Sunday 1pm - 5pm
N/A
N/A
50
4 Hours
4386 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045 607-299-4185 www.cnylivinghistory.org
Yes
3000
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Yes
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Saturday 11:00am - 11:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Yes
Ask for More Information.
June through August
Park Hours for the majority of the Summer are 11:00am - 10:00pm
CNY Living History Center Open Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
No
Groups of 25 or more get 10% off their gift shop purchases!
Take a walk through history with us!
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The Strong Museum 1 Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607 585-263-2700 x 359 • www.museumofplay.org
Wayne County Fair 300 Jackson Street, P.O. Box 35, Palmyra, NY 14522
315-597-5372 • www.waynevountyfair.org
The 1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY 13045 607-756-7551 • www.the1890house.org
CNY Living History Center 4386 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045 607-299-4185 • www.cnylivinghistory.org
The Discovery Trail 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-254-1102 • www.discoverytrail.com
Greek Peak Mountain Resort 2000 NYS Route 392, Cortland, NY 13045 800-955-2754 • www.greekpeakmtnresort.com
The Hangar Theatre Company 801 Taughannock Boulvard, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-2787 • www.hangartheatre.org
Discover the world's largest collection of toys, dolls, and games; explore the National Toy Hall of Fame and World Video Game Hall of Fame; walk among hundreds of freeflying butterflies; and much more! Wayne county fair is 164 years old and remains the 4th largest agricultural fair in new York state. There is something for everyone at the Wayne county fair in Palmyra, NY. The 1890 House Museum transports visitors into 19th Century Cortland. The Museum highlights prominent local figures, period traditions and social norms, and the personal stories of the Wickwire family, servants, and factory workers. We hope to see you soon at the 1890 House Museum.
May 1 through October 31
Yes
2018 prices: For Tour Operators with 10 or more guests: May, September & October: $9 June - August: $10
May 1 through October 31
1 Hour
N/A
60
2 Hours
N/A
150
Monday - Thursday 10:00am 5:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
2 Hours
Yes
No Limit
10:00am - 10:00pm
1.5 Hours
Yes
No Limit
1 Hour
N/A
40-50
9:30am - 4:30pm
Memorial Day - Labor Day
9:30am - 5:30pm
Yes
Open All Year
Yes
$4 Per Person
Second Full Week In August
Contact the Museum to arrange.
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Extended Summer Hours
Net pricing for tour operators. Contact Tourism Sales Associate at x 359.
Yes
Largest Group Size
151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4922 • www.sonnenberg.org
Step back into the romance and elegance of the Victorian Era! Stroll through nine historic gardens, antique greenhouses, and a 40-room mansion. Wine tasting, gift shop and cafe on-site.
Ask for More Information.
Food Service
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Yes
Tours/Minimum Time
7606 North Ontario Street, Sodus Point, NY 14555 315-483-4936 • www.sodusbaylighthouse.org
At Lake Ontario's historic Sodus Bay Lighthouse, visitors can climb the towers 52 steps for panoramic views, learn about local maritime history, browse the gift shop, and enjoy beautiful gardens.
Hours/Show Time
Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
Ithaca
Months of Operation
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ATTRACTIONS
Open All Year
(or longer if you wish)
Summer/Winter Seasonal Hours - visit the1890house.org for up to date information. Group tours outside of Museum hours can be arranged around staff availability.
The CNY Living History Center is a museum complex that houses 3 component museums, each pertaining to a different aspect of history. One focuses on U.S. military history as well as the local history of Cortland County, another focuses on Brockway Trucks and their history here in Cortland, and lastly is our agricultural history component.
Yes
10 or More Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Sundays (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) 1:00pm - 5:00pm Last Admission is at 4:00pm
1.5 Hours
N/A
100+
From peaceful walks to famous talks, from handson fun to genealogical research, there’s so much to see and do along the Discovery Trail. Visit our website to find out what’s happening at these eight fascinating sites in Ithaca, NY.
Yes
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Depends on sites.
1 Hour
Yes
40
From the slopes to the spa, from hiking adventures to splashing into Cascades Indoor Waterpark, Greek Peak Mountain Resort truly has something for everyone.
Yes
The Hangar Theatre is housed in a retired airplane hangar which has been seamlessly converted into a spacious full-service year round theater. Between the professional Mainstage productions, the imaginative KIDDSTUFF shows, the experimental theatre of The Wedge, and the variety that is Caberetc, there is a series for everyone all year long.
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Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Open daily 9 am – 5 pm Open til 8 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day
Yes
Yes
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Open All Year
Visit Website for hours of operation.
See full lineup at
www.hangartheare.org
As Long As Needed.
The length of a show or performance
Yes
N/A
500+
No Limit
Admission valid for two consecutive days. cmog.org/groups 607 438 5400 Corning, NY Exit 46, just off I-86 / Rt.15
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904 East Shore Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-1313 • www.visitithaca.com
Rasa Spa 310 Taughannock Boulevard, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-1740 • www.rasaspa.com
Tioga Downs Casino Resort 2384 West River Road, Nichols, NY 13812 888-946-8464 • www.tiogadowns.com
Corning Museum of Glass 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830 607-438-5400 • www.cmog.org
Finger Lakes Boating Museum 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840
607-569-2222 • www.flbm.org
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Local History 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY 14840 607-569-2160 • www.glennhcurtismuseum.org
The Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 47 Shethar Street, Hammondsport, NY 14840 607-569-2989 • www.hammondsport.org
Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes 59 West Pulteney Street, Corning, NY 14830 607-937-5281 • www.heritagevillagesfl.org
Ithaca is the perfect hub & spoke destination for your Finger Lakes Group Tour! Only 40 minutes east of the Corning Museum of Glass, Ithaca is best known for its waterfalls, natural beauty, fresh and fabulous feasting and proximity to group friendly wineries. Since 2006, Rasa Spa is the only full-service, holistic healthcare spa actively cultivating wellness in the Finger Lakes region. Encompassing a wide range of natural, healing therapies and treatments, Rasa’s aim is to bring each client toward optimal, whole health. From waxing to energy work and skincare to massage.
Brand new resort destination! With 160 guest rooms, multiple eatery options, 940+ Slot machines, 30+ table games, live harness racing & entertainment - there is something for everyone!
Minimum of 5 People Per Tour.
Open All Year
Tuesdays - Sundays 10:00am - 5:00pm (Closed Mondays and Major Holidays)
1 Hour
No
50
Open All Year
We represent all that Ithaca has to offer so hours vary among businesses but majority open around 10am.
N/A
Yes
50
Yes
Parties of four or more receive 10% off.
Open All Year
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 8:00pm
N/A
No
21
Yes
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Open 24 Hours
As Long As You Wish
Yes
N/A
Memorial Day - Labor Day
1.5 Hours
N/A
500
Open All Year
Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
1.5 Hours
N/A
100
1.5 Hours
No
100
Yes
Yes
Restaurants offer great group menu options and pricing. The CVB can also help with finding great group rates for Ithaca hotels.
Visit the world’s most interactive glass museum and learn about the science, history and art of glass. Your groups can create their own glass projects, dine and shop all in one stop.
Yes
A Museum dedicated to the preservation and education of boat building and boating in the Finger Lakes.
Yes
Hours/Show Time
Largest Group Size
Ithaca Convention & Visitors Bureau - Visit Ithaca
Food Service
114 Central Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853 607-255-6464 • www.museum.cornell.edu
Designed by I.M. Pei, the Johnson houses an impressive collection as well as exhibitions and programs throughout the year with panoramic views of Ithaca and Cayuga Lake. Free. Part of Ithaca’s Discovery Trail.
Tours/Minimum Time
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University
Ithaca
Months of Operation
Corning
Handicap Accessible
Syracuse Rochester
Group Discount
ATTRACTIONS
Labor Day - Memorial Day
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
9:00am -5:00pm
9:00am - 8:00pm
Ask for More Information.
The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, collects, preserves and interprets early aviation, transportation and local history, celebrates the genius of Glenn Hammond Curtiss, and enhances understanding of the impact that the development of aviation at Hammondsport, NY.
Yes
10 or More
Open All Year
May 1 - October 31 Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm Sundays 10am - 5pm November 1 -April 30 Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Sundays 10-4
The Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce is your resource for tourism, events, and business information in Hammondsport & Keuka Lake. Visit us at hammondsport.org for area info!
Yes
No
Open All Year
Daily 9:00am - 4:00pm
N/A
N/A
20-30
Living history museum - 1796 Tavern, c1850 Log Cabin, 1878 One-room Schoolhouse, c1870 working Blacksmith Shop, Agricultural barn & Joiners Shop. Guided tours. “Step Into History”
Yes
15 or More
Open All Year
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
1 Hour
No
60
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The Rockwell Museum 111 Cedar Street, Corning, NY 14830 607-937-5386 • www.rockwellmuseum.org
Tag's Restaurant and Summer Stage 3037 State Route 352, Big Flats, NY 14814 607-562-7683 • www. tagstickets.com
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center 339 Daniel Zenker Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845 607-358-4247 • www.wingsofeagles.com
Yes
10 or More
Tours/Minimum Time
Hours/Show Time
Open All Year
Closed Monday and Tuesday in January & February
Largest Group Size
51 Soaring Hill Drive, Elmira, NY 14903 607-734-3128 • www.soaringmuseum.org
Daily 10:00am - 4:00pm
Food Service
Visit the National Soaring Museum where you can explore the history of soaring where soaring in America began, with one of the largest collections of historical and vintage gliders and sailplanes in the world.
National Soaring Museum
Months of Operation
Ithaca
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ATTRACTIONS
1 Hour
N/A
50
1 Hour
No
150
The Rockwell Museum, now the only Smithsonian Affiliate in Upstate New York, tells the story of the American experience through fine art.
Yes
10 or More
Open All Year
Daily 9:00am - 5:00pm (Open until 8:00pm Memorial Day through Labor Day)
Tag's is a Multifaceted Entertainment Facility. We have a full service Restaurant, a Banquet Room, Upper Deck, Outdoor Pavilion, a Nationally Recognized Concert Facility and Tagsylvania which features Haunted Attractions during the fall.
Yes
Ask for More Information.
Open All Year
Daily 11:00am-11:00pm
N/A
Yes
5,000
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center is a regional STEM education center that includes an aerospace collection comprised of aircraft, flight simulators, Science On a Sphere and other items on display for public viewing. Visit www.wingsofeagles.com to learn more.
Yes
10 or More
Open All Year
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm
N/A
Yes
250
ACCOMMODATIONS Number of Rooms
Conference Rooms
Our central location in wine country makes us the ideal stop between NYC and Niagara Falls. Enjoy our outdoor firepit or relax in our indoor pool. Driver gets one night free!
142 Lake Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 844-301-4907 • www.vineyardinnandsuites.com
Yes
Ask for More Information.
No
57
No
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Snacks
Clute Park and Campground
Located on the southern end of Seneca Lake. Campground offers full hook up electric, water , sewer and cable TV. A large group pavilion available. Boat launch adjacent to the park.
155 South Clute Park Drive, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Yes
No
No
60
Yes Can seat up to 60
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
607-535-4438 • www.watkinsglen.us
• Cable
N/A
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Meals
Smoking Rooms
Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn and Suites
Ithaca
Amenities
Group Discount
Corning
Other Facilities
Handicap Accessible
Syracuse Rochester
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del Lago Resort & Casino 1133 Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165 315-947-1777 • www.dellagoresort.com
Flint Creek Campground, Inc. 1455 Phelps Road, Middlesex, NY 14507 585-554-3567 • www.flintcreekcampground.com
Glen Motor Inn 3380 State Route 14, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-2706 • www.glenmotorinn.com
The Gould Hotel 108 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-712-4000 • www.thegouldhotel.com
Hampton Inn Penn Yan on Keuka Lake 110 Mace Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-8202 www.hamptonpennyan.hamptonbyhilton.com
Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars 5435 State Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837 800-243-5513 • www.glenora.com
Lady of the Lakes Suites 869 West Lake Road, Branchport, NY 14418 888-414-5253 • www.ladyofthelakessuites.com
No
• Outdoor Pool
N/A
N/A
40
No
• Outdoor Pool • Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast • Dinner
48
Yes Can seat up to 150
N/A
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Lake View and/ or Lake Access • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access • Fitness Facility
• TV • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
10 Rooms or More
No
205
Yes 6,000 Sq. Ft.
Relax and get away from it all at our campground. Stay busy with our activities or just enjoy the peace and quiet around your campfire.
No
6 Campsites
No
110 Campsites 2 Cabins
A nostalgic motel with an exceptional panoramic view of Seneca Lake. Owned and operated by the same family for five generations.
No
No
Yes
We love groups here @ the Hampton Inn Penn Yan on Keuka Lake!
30 spacious and inviting guest rooms, each features a private balcony or patio with views of vineyards and Seneca Lake. Dine at Veraisons Restaurant & taste our award-winning wines. Five 2-BR, 1-BA adjacent suites. Beautifully decorated. 150' long lake-facing porch. On 1 acre of lakeside property. Jul & Aug weeklong bookings. Spring & Fall 2-night minimum. Sleeps max 20.
Yes
Ask for More Information.
20 Rooms
No
No
Meals • Continental Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
Yes
Yes
Amenities
• Spa • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
Our Luxurious hotel and spa set a new standard with upscale decor, world class amenities and 205 spacious rooms. Perfect place to stay, relax & play!
In the heart of Seneca Falls, the historic Gould hotel features 48 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, onsite restaurant serving classic American fare and beautiful banquet space for private events.
Other Facilities
Conference Rooms
Number of Rooms
Ithaca
Smoking Rooms
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ACCOMMODATIONS
72
Yes 1,055 Sq. Ft. (can seat up to 70)
Yes
Up to 120 people in The Champagne Room. Other meeting rooms available.
Yes
A discount is offered for the booking of 10 rooms or more.
No
30
No
No
No
10
No
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
N/A
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
77
Yes 800 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
Yes
10 or More People
No
147
Yes
• Outdoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
Our leading-edge ADA-friendly hotel in Penn Yan,
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham - Penn Yan NY offers rooms for hearing impaired guests, as 124 Elm Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-215-2853 www.microtelinn.com/hotel/47827
well as free WiFi, free breakfast, and leisure facilities that include an energizing fitness center and indoor heated pool, making us a great option for travelers of all kinds.
Quality Inn Near Finger Lakes and Seneca Falls
Enjoy the refreshing beauty of the upstate New York Finger Lakes region at our Quality Inn near Finger Lakes and Seneca Falls If you want to get more value for your money in Waterloo, NY, the reasonably priced Quality Inn near Finger Lakes and Seneca Falls hotel will help you focus on your travel experience.
2468 State Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165 315-539-5011
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10,000 Sq. Ft. of banquet space
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Group Discount
Smoking Rooms
Number of Rooms
Conference Rooms
Other Facilities
Amenities
Meals
Only Motel that is right on the water. 45 rooms, dining, bar. Evening campfire. Historic.
Yes
30 Deep Discount Mid Week.
No
45
Dining Room or Pavilion, 50 Inside 100 Outside
• Outdoor Pool • Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner
Vacation stay in the heart of the wine trail overlooking Seneca Lake.
No
Weekly Rate Discount
No
14
No
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
N/A
104
Yes 4,200 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
209
Yes 5,800 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
Yes 935 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
Syracuse Rochester
Corning
The Showboat Motel & Restaurant 3434 North Plum Point Road, Himrod, NY 14842 607 243 7434 • www.showboat-motel.com
Vineyard Villas 3708 Mathews Road, Burdett, NY 14818 607-882-2345 • www.thevineyardvillas.com
The Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel 16 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-6116 • www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com
Embassy Suites Syracuse Destiny USA 1311 Hiawatha Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13204 315-303-1650 • www.embassysuites3.hilton.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Syracuse Carrier Circle 6593 Weighlock Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-433-2777 • www.fairfieldinnsyracuse.com
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn 74 State Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-252-5511 • www.auburn.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Auburn Finger Lakes Region 75 North Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-253-4531 • www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/ us/en/auburn/syrau/hoteldetail
Inns of Aurora 391 Main Street, Aurora, NY 13026 315-364-8888 • www.innsofaurora.com
Mirbeau Inn & Spa 851 West Genesee Street ,Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-5006 • www.mirbeau.com
Handicap Accessible
ACCOMMODATIONS Ithaca
The Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, a Four-Diamond AAA rated award winning hotel located on Seneca Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. We offer deluxe accommodations, an indoor pool and fitness center and our professional concierge is on call to assist in planning your Watkins Glen vacation.
Yes
Stay at the new Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA hotel next to Destiny USA New York's largest shopping, dining, outlet, and entertainment destination. Hotel Guests receive exclusive savings with the Stay & Save offer booklet with over $300 in savings.
Yes
Enjoy larger rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi, plenty of group space including outdoor patio with fire pit, free hot breakfast, indoor pool, in-room microwave and mini-fridge.
Yes
No
Finger Lakes Region NEWLY RENOVATED hotel location is perfect for business and leisure travelers. Just off Rtes 5 & 20 and near Owasco Lake, we make it easy to get to the businesses and popular attractions in the Finger Lakes NY area.
Yes
Situated in the storybook village of Skaneateles, NY, Mirbeau is a luxury Resort combining the amenities of a boutique country inn, world-class spa and nationally-acclaimed fine dining, all with the elegant comforts of a wine country estate.
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10 Rooms or More
No
No
325 Occupancy
Modern hotel conveniently located in downtown Auburn within walking distance to local theaters, museums, and a short drive to wineries, shopping, and other attractions.
The Inns of Aurora are run by a passionate, creative, and hardworking team. We’re committed to the beautiful and bountiful Finger Lakes. We’re committed to providing authentic and immersive experiences for our guests. And we’re committed to one another. We hope it shows in all we do.
Ask for More Information.
10 Rooms or More
15 Rooms
No
No
108 Rooms (42 Rooms, 66 suites)
40 People Max
92
Yes 4,400 Sq. Ft. (can seat up to 250)
Yes
Yes
20 Rooms
Ask for More Information.
5 Rooms or More
No
No
No
165
Yes 6,200 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
44
Yes Can seat up to 96
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast • Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
34
Yes 1,000 Sq. Ft.
• Spa • Fitness Facility
• TV • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
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Skaneateles Inn on 20 4239 East Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-685-5751 • www.skaneatelesinn.com
No
5 Rooms or More
No
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Syracuse Carrier Circle
Spacious suites with 25% more space than average hotel rooms, separate living and sleeping areas, large TV, microwave and mini-fridge. Enjoy complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, a 24-hour self-serve market and more.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
119
6580 Weighlock Drive, East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-437-0056 • www.springhillsuitessyracuse.com
Belhurst Castle
On the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva, NY, Belhurst Castle provides three hotels, two restaurants, a winery and gift shop and a spa-salon to accommodate your every need!
No
20 Rooms
No
47
4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456 315-781-0201 • www.belhurst.com
Bristol Harbour Lodge & Golf Club 5410 Seneca Point Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-2200 • www.bristolharbour.com
Cherry Grove Campground 12669 Ridge Road, Wolcott, NY 14590 315-594-8320 • www.cherrygrovecampground.com
Comfort Inn & Suites Farmington - Victor 6026 Route 96, Farmington, NY 14425 585-742-0180 • www.comfortinn.com/ny333
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Geneva Finger Lakes 383 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456 315-789-2900 • www.marriott.com/ithfl
Geneva On The Lake 1001 Lochland Road, Geneva, NY 14456 315-789-7190 • www.genevaonthelake.com
Holiday Inn Express Geneva Finger Lakes 530 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14556 315-787-0530 • www.holidayinnexpress.com/genevany
Your Finger Lakes group getaway destination featuring updated lakeview accommodations, indoor and outdoor dining, 18 hole Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, meeting and event spaces, and more. Family relaxation close to Lake Ontario. RV sites and cabins available. Activities for all. Swimming pool, jump pillow, mini golf, and shuffleboard.
No
• Outdoor Pool
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
Yes
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
Yes
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
• Outdoor Pool
• Wireless Internet
N/A
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
• Outdoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner
• Fitness Facility • Indoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub • Outdoor Pergola with Fire Pit • Spa
• 32” HDTV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
Small Meeting Room (Seats 12)
Meeting Room (Seats 250)
Yes No
Discount for returning groups.
No
31
Yes
6 RV’s or More
Yes
105 Sites
Seneca Ballroom 4,475 Sq. Ft. 240 max occupancy
Yes 30’ x 20’
Located at the Gateway to the Finger Lakes, at Exit 44 off NYS I-90. Finger Lakes Race Track & Racino .4 mile, Close to Canandaigua Lake, Outlet shopping, Wineries, Breweries, Roseland Wake Park, Sonnenberg Gardens, and many wonderful restaurants!
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
60
Travel with confidence at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. A hotel with outstanding service for an easy and comfortable stay. Free wi-fi, pool, fitness center and complimentary hot breakfast. Stay amazing!
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
84
No
29
Yes 504 Sq. Ft.
A Boutique Resort Hotel on beautiful Seneca Lake in Geneva, NY, the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. AAA 4-Diamond. Smoke free property with mini-fridge available in all guestrooms. Three different suite options to fit any guest’s needs.Indoor pool and spa along with guest laundry, fitness facility, and meeting room spaces are available at this Finger Lakes property.
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Yes
No
12 Rooms
No
Board Room Seats 18 Breakfast Room Seats 35
(can seat up to 30)
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
77
Yes
Meals
18
Amenities
Ithaca
Other Facilities
Smoking Rooms
Corning
Conference Rooms
Group Discount
Clean, comfortable and affordable! Just one mile from the Village of Skaneateles, and 4 miles to Auburn.
Syracuse Rochester
Number of Rooms
Handicap Accessible
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Handicap Accessible
Group Discount
Smoking Rooms
Number of Rooms
Conference Rooms
Other Facilities
ACCOMMODATIONS
Microtel Inn & Suites is mid-level economy hotel in the heart of the Finger Lakes that offers close proximity to Seneca Lake state park, Seneca Lake Wine trail, and numerous historical landmarks. We are also located near Waterloo Premium Outlets.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
69
No
• Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
100 room hotel with heated inside pool, exercise room, and hot breakfast. Plenty of parking. Located in the center of the village near restaurants, grocery, drug and convenience stores.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
Yes
100
Yes 225 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
Experience the unique. Indulge your senses. Surrounded by shimmering waters and panoramic views - immerse yourself in our retreat-like setting and let us pamper you with our relaxed warm hospitality.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
148
Yes 6,849 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
• Indoor Pool • Outdoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner • Snacks
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Geneva 550 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456 315-789-7890 www.microtelinn.com/hotel/32018
Newark Garden Hotel 125 North Main Street, Newark, NY 14513 315-331-9500 • www.newarkgardenhotel.com
Ramada Geneva Lakefront 41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva, NY 14456 315-789-0400 www.ramadagenevalakefront.com
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa 199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450 585-381-4000 • www.woodcliffhotelspa.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 359 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-1000 • www.marriott.com/ithfi
Hampton Inn 26 River Street, Cortland, NY 13045 607-662-0007 • www.cortland.hamptoninn.com
Hope Lake Lodge 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, NY 13045 800-955-2754 • www.hopelakelodge.com
The Hotel Ithaca 222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-1000 • www.thehotelithaca.com
Inn at Taughannock 2030 Gorge Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886 607-387-7711 • www.t-farms.com
(can seat up to 540)
Proudly Representing
Meals
Corning
Ithaca
Amenities
Syracuse Rochester
Situated near the serene Finger Lakes region of western NY, our hotel is your ideal destination for groups of 10 to 400 people. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa has so much to offer than a place to rest, from stunning views to our onsite entertainment we make the experience extraordinary!
Yes
Ask for More Information
No
236
80' x 80' Room (Seats 400)
The Fairfield Inn & Suites offers a contemporary design with 106 room availability, free Wi-Fi, complimentary hot breakfast and off street parking.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
106
No
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Snacks
Welcome to the Hampton Inn, Cortland, NY! Feel at home in our 68 room hotel, featuring complimentary, hot breakfast, an indoor, heated pool, a fitness and business center. Located near downtown.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
68
Yes 700 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Yes
Seats 30 People
Our Northwoods-style hotel offers nine distinct room configurations with majestic mountain and lake views. Adults will enjoy multiple dining options, while children play in the Bear Foot Den Activities Center. Ownership and rental properties available in our beautiful Arcadia Townhouses, Condominiums and Single-Family Homes.
Yes
Yes
No
150
Yes
The Hotel Ithaca is located in downtown Ithaca minutes from Cornell University and Ithaca College and within walking distance to Ithaca Commons. Ithaca is located in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York and is home to many Vineyards for visiting.
Yes
5 Rooms or More
No
125
Yes 3,000 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
The Inn at Taughannock, which consists of 5 charming houses, is adjacent to Taughannock Fall State Park. Situated less than 7 miles from downtown Ithaca, and at the beginning of the Cayuga wine trail, the inn is a perfect location for your next getaway.
Yes
No
No
23
Yes 378 Sq. Ft.
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast • Dinner
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• International • Spa Gift Shop • Restaurants • Indoor Waterpark • Outdoor Heated Pool and Hot Tub
Indus Hotels LOVE Groups GROUP RECEPTIONS FREE BREAKFAST FREE WIFI FREE DOMESTIC US CALLS PRE -ARRIVAL SET UPS WITH ON BOARD GREETINGS ALL of Our Properties Feature Refrigerators, Ironing Boards, Hair Dryers, Fitness Rooms & Guest Laundry Inquire About Pools, Spas, Outdoor Fire Fits and Grill Areas !
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The Statler Hotel 130 Statler Drive Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-2678 • www.statlerhotel.cornell.edu
Tioga Downs Casino Resort 2384 West River Road, Nichols, NY 13812 888-946-8464 • www.tiogadowns.com
Waterfalls Spa 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, NY 13045 844-865-0342 • www.waterfalls-spa.com
Best Western Plus Hammondsport Hotel 8440 State Route 54 Hammondsport, New York 14840
607-224-4120
www.bestwestern.com/PlusTheHammondsportHotel
Hampton Inn Elmira Horseheads 51 Arnot Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 607-795-3333 www.elmirahorseheads.hamptoninn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Elmira/Corning 35 Arnot Road, Horseheads, NY 14845
607-795-1111 • www.elmiracorning.gardeninn.com
Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview 760 East Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901 607-734-4211 • www.fingerlakeshotels.com
Holiday Inn Express Elmira Horseheads 2666 Corning Road, Horseheads, NY 14845 607-739-3681 • www.fingerlakeshotels.com
Located on the beautiful Cornell campus and just minutes from downtown, the Statler is the perfect starting point to explore all that Ithaca offers! Featuring exceptional service and upscale accommodations.
Yes
Yes
20 Rooms or More
10 Rooms or More
No
No
153
Yes
Escape from the stress of everyday living at Waterfalls Spa and Salon. Based on the principles of Feng Shui, you are sure to leave with harmony and balance restored.
Yes
Yes
No
10+
The Best Western Plus® The Hammondsport Hotel is perfectly nestled in at the southern tip of Keuka Lake and located in what was voted by readers of Budget Travel as the "Coolest Small Town in America"!
Yes
Depends on Dates Requested
No
61
Located in the Finger Lakes, 100% nonsmoking, breakfast included, Free Wi-Fi, Indoor Pool and Whirlpool. Mall & restaurants close. #1 hotel on Trip Advisor.
Yes
10 People or More
No
101
Ask for More Information.
No
160
Yes 6,400 Sq. Ft. (can seat up to 800)
Award winning hotel, group friendly. On-site restaurant and bar. Indoor pool, whirlpool spa, fitness room, and business center. Free Wi-Fi. All rooms have Keurig coffee makers, refrigerators, and microwaves. Short drive to area attractions.
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
119
Located in Mark Twain Country at the foot of the Finger Lakes Region, our location makes us a great home base for all of your multi-day group trips, including Niagara Falls, New York City and beyond!
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
149
Located at the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes Region, our 99-room hotel will provide an unforgettable stay! We are easily accessible by plane via the Elmira Corning Regional Airport or by car via Exit 52B off NY 17/86. Centrally located for group travels.
Yes
Yes
Yes 600 Sq. Ft. (can seat up to 60)
Yes Can seat up to 15
Yes 3,000 Sq. Ft. (can seat up to 120)
Yes 4,600 Sq. Ft. (can seat up to 350)
10 Rooms or More
No
99
Yes 2,500 Sq. Ft.
Seats 200 People
Meals
• Spa • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast •Lunch • Dinner •Snacks
• Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner •Snacks
• Indoor Pool • Outdoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast •Lunch • Dinner •Snacks
No
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast
• Indoor Pool
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility • Spa
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner •Snacks
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner
• Outdoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
(can seat up to 270)
Brand new resort destination! With 160 guest rooms, multiple eatery options, 940+ slot machines, 30+ table games, live harness racing & entertainment - there is something for everyone!
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Yes 4,140 Sq. Ft.
Amenities
54
Banquet Room seats up to 100 people theatre style and 75 people in rounds. Outdoor terrace offered in warmer months. Yellow Barn Suite, has 3 guest rooms and casual retreat space for up to 12 guests.
Other Facilities
Conference Rooms
1150 Danby Road, 96B, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-2734 • www.latourelle.com
La Tourelle Hotel is a 54 room property, situated on 70 stunning acres, connecting to the NYS Parks Trail System. Guests can walk to Buttermilk Falls in 15 minutes! La Tourelle has a Bistro and August Moon Spa, a full service spa on site.
Number of Rooms
La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
Ithaca
Smoking Rooms
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Number of Rooms
Conference Rooms
Keuka Lakeside Inn 24 Water Street,Hammondsport, NY 14840 607-569-2600 • www.keukalakesideinn.com
Ask for more information.
No
17
No
• Lake View and/ or Lake Access
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
N/A
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham - Bath
We are a 67 room hotel with 3 floors. We offer free continental breakfast, free local and long distance calling anywhere in the continental U.S and we have a fitness center and coin operated guest laundry.
370 West Morris Street, Bath, NY 14810 607-776-5333 www.microtelinn.com/hotel/29133
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
67
No
• Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Continental Breakfast
Positioned in the heart of the Gaffer District, Radisson Hotel Corning offers stylish rooms near shopping and dining on Market Street. We are also about a 15-minute walk from the world-famous Corning Museum of Glass, where you can view inspiring glass works, see daily glassblowing demonstrations and make a glass piece to take home with you.
Radisson Hotel Corning 125 Denison Parkway, East Corning, NY 14830
Yes
10 Rooms or More
No
177
Yes 4,000 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool • Fitness Facility
• TV • Cable • Wireless Internet
• Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner
607-962-5000 • www.Radisson.com/CorningNY
Watson Homestead Conference and Retreat Center
Watson Homestead was the boyhood home of Thomas Watson, founder of IBM. We are surrounded by 375 acres of wooded land, located 10 minutes from Corning. We host groups seeking retreat. Amenities include hiking trails, pool, minigolf, climbing tower.
Yes
Yes 100 Sq. Ft.
• Indoor Pool
• Wireless Internet
• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
9620 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870 607-962-0541 • www.watsonhomestead.org
Seats 350 People
No
No
+10
Meals
Smoking Rooms
Yes
Ithaca
Corning
Amenities
Group Discount
Located on the shores of beautiful Keuka Lake and just a short walk to food and shopping on the Village Square, offering comfortable modern accommodations.
Syracuse Rochester
Other Facilities
Handicap Accessible
ACCOMMODATIONS
Crystal Lake Cafe at Americana Vineyards 4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken, NY 14847 607-387-6804 • www.americanavineyards.com
Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizza Co. 400 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
607-535-4254 • www.jerlandospizza.com
Gourmet comfort food cooked to order in our from-scratch kitchen using fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Laid-back, casual atmosphere. Indoor & Outdoor seating. Lunch, dinner, Friday night pizza, Sunday brunch.
Yes
Family Friendly Italian American Restaurant with Take -out Pizzeria. Catering Menu, Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian.
Yes
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No
25 or More Fixed Menu $19.99 + Tax & Gratuity
Type of Service
Comp. Policy?
Dinner Price
Lunch/Brunch Price
Breakfast Price
Ithaca
Capacity
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
DINING
40 Inside 100 Outside
Breakfast Not Available
$8.00 - $12.00
$10.00 $20.00
No
• Sit Down •Carry Out
120
Breakfast Not Available
$8.00 - $12.00
$10.00 $20.00
No
• Sit Down •Carry Out
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The Inn Between Restaurant 2289 Weast Genesee Turnpike, Camillus, NY 13031
315 672-3166 • www.inn-betweenrestaurant.com
New Hope Mills Store & Cafe 181 York Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-252-2676 • www.newhopemills.com
Beachcombers Of Conesus, LLC 5909 West Lake Road, Conesus, NY 14435 585-243-3640 • www.beachcomberny.com
Edgar's and Stonecutters Restaurants at Belhurst Castle 4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456 315-781-0201 • www.belhurst.com
India House Restaurant 7343 State Route 96, Victor, NY 14564 585-742-2030 • www.indiahouse.com
Kindred Fare 512 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456 315-787-0400 • www.kindredfare.com
Nolan's on Canandaigua Lake 726 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-905-0201 • www.nolansonthelake.com
Acorn Grill at Hope Lake Lodge 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, NY 13045 800-955-2754 • www.hopelakelodge.com
Comp. Policy?
Yes
No
250
$5.00 - $8.00
$8.00 - $12.00
+ $20.00
Yes
Type of Service
Dinner Price
Woody's Bar and Grille has private banquet rooms for groups of 20 to 250 people.
Lunch/Brunch Price
2468 Mound Road, Waterloo, NY 13165 315-835-5518
Breakfast Price
Woody’s Bar and Grille
Ithaca
Capacity
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
DINING
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
A classic dining experience in a relaxed country setting. Featuring a historic property and $25.00 inclusive price per guest offered to group tours only. Over 40 years of group tour experience.
Yes
40 People or More
80
Breakfast Not Available
+ $20.00
+ $20.00
Yes
• Sit Down
Makers of the famous New Hope Mills Pancake Mixes. Family owned and operated! Shopping 1000+ items in our store! Grab a hot drink and bakery item to go, or, stay and enjoy a hot breakfast or lunch. At our cafe, try one or more of our famous New Hope Mills pancake or waffle recipes!
Yes
20 People or More
49
$5.00 - $8.00
$8.00 - $12.00
Dinner Not Available
Yes
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
The Beachcomber is located on Conesus Lake. Offering inside & outside dining, Canana bar, sand beach, boat docks, live music, beautiful views, firepit, with casual and upscale dishes. 4 guest rooms onsite, additional hotels close.
No
25 People or More
150
Breakfast Not Available
Under $8.00
$10.00 $20.00
No
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
Edgar's fine dining restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with an atmosphere set to perfection in the century-old Belhurst Castle. Stonecutter's casual dining restaurant offers cool spirits and warm fires anytime of the year.
Yes
25 People or More
Edgar's 150 Stonecutters 65
+ $8.00
+ $12.00
+ $20.00
No
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
Authentic Indian Food. Daily Lunch Buffet 11:30-2:30.
Yes
20 People or More
178
Breakfast Not Available
$8.00 - $12.00
$10.00 $20.00
Yes
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
Kindred Fare is a Finger Lakes dining experience inspired by spirited gatherings with family and friends.
Yes
No
100
Breakfast Not Available
Lunch Not Available
+ $20.00
No
• Sit Down
Located at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake, we proudly offer a menu that features Certified Angus Beef, Seafood, and Pasta. Voted Best Fine Dining, Best Steak, and Best Caterer in the Finger Lakes in 2017!
Yes
Limited Menus are available for groups and bus driver meal is complimentary!
(In Private Room)
60
Breakfast Not Available
$8.00 - $12.00
$10.00 $20.00
Yes
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
The Acorn Grill provides an exceptional dining experience, perfect for indulging in homemade classics as well as chef inspired creations. The diverse American menu provides options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Yes
100+
+ $9.00
+ $10.00
+ $10.00
Per Request
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
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Yes
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A favorite in New York's Finger Lakes region, the Ithaca Bakery stores feature terrific sandwiches, homemade entrances and salads, artisan breads and bagels, superb pastry, outstanding cheeses, and great fair-trade coffee!
Yes
Our GREAT dining options include: County Fair Buffet, Virgil's Real BBQ, P.J. Clarke's, Coasters Sports Bar, Sideshow Lounge, Mr. G's Post Time Pizza, and Cabana Bar.
Corning
Atlas Bowl 61 West Main Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 607-387-3191 • www.atlasbowl.com
119
Breakfast Not Available
Lunch/Brunch Not Available
$10.00 $20.00
No
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
Coltivare 235 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 607-882-2333 • www.coltivareithaca.com
250
Breakfast Not Available
+ $10.00
$10.00 $20.00
No
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
Ithaca Bakery 400 North Meadow Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-273-7110 • www.ithacabakery.com
No
100
$5.00 - $8.00
$8.00 - $12.00
Under $10.00
No
•Carry Out • Buffet
Tioga Downs Casino Resort 2384 West River Road, Nichols, NY 13812 888-946-8464 • www.tiogadowns.com
Yes
Ask for More Information.
225
Under $5.00
Under $8.00
Under $10.00
Yes
• Sit Down •Carry Out
Burgers & Beer of Hammondsport
Serving gourmet burgers, specialty sandwiches, salads, fresh cut fries and ice cream treats.
41 Shethar Street, Hammondsport, NY 14840
Yes
No
42
Breakfast Not Available
$8.00 - $12.00
$10.00 $20.00
Yes
• Sit Down •Carry Out
607-246-4000 • www.hammondsportburgers.beer
Sorge's Restaurant, Inc.
Established in 1951, Sorge's is a 3rd generation Italian Restaurant. Featuring traditional Italian dishes as well as steak and seafood, burgers & salads.
68 West Market Street, Corning, NY 14830 607-937-5422 • www.sorges.com
Yes
Groups Over 20 1 Complimentary Meal for Driver.
100
$5.00 - $8.00
$8.00 - $12.00
$10.00 $20.00
Yes
• Sit Down
Village Tavern Restaurant & Inn 30 Mechanic Street, Hammondsport, NY 14840 607-569-2528 • www.villagetaverninn.com
Seafood, pasta, steaks, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and salads.
Yes
85
+ $5.00
+ $8.00
+ $20.00
Yes
• Sit Down •Carry Out • Buffet
Ithaca
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50 People or More
No
Type of Service
Yes
Syracuse Rochester
Comp. Policy?
Dinner Price
Yes
Lunch/Brunch Price
Just off the Commons in downtown Ithaca includes several customizable and varied events space options. Ballroom accommodates more than 250, restaurant seats 110, The Wine Cellar seats 30. Other spaces include a tiered amphitheater and a 10-station modern cooking laboratory.
Breakfast Price
Yes
Capacity
Located just minutes from Taughannock Falls, Atlas is the perfect social dining destination, complete with elevated comfort food for casual diners and foodies alike, ample seating, cocktail bar, old-school bowling, and chic decor.
Group Discount
Handicap Accessible
DINING
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Exclusive stores
Oak Hill Bulk Foods, Inc. 3173 Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-0836 • www.oakhillbulkfoods.com
Sunset View Creamery 4970 County Road 14, Odessa, NY 14869 607-594-2095 • www.sunsetviewcreamery.com
Water Street Pharmacy 14 Water Street, Dundee, NY 14837 607-243-8114 • www.waterstreetpharmacy.com
Waterloo Premium Outlets 655 New York 318, Waterloo, NY 13165 315-539-1100 • www.premiumoutlets.com/waterloo
Wild Goose Chase Antiques 10276 County Route 76, Pulteney, NY 607-868-3936/5
Ryan's Wine and Spirits 73 Eastern Boulevard, Routes 5 & 20, Canandaigua, NY 14424
585-394-4740 • www.ryanswine.com
Eastview Mall 7979 Pittsford-Victor Road, Victor, NY 14564 585-223-4420 • www.eastviewmall.com
Joseph's Wayside Market 202 South Main Street, Naples, NY 14512
585-374-2380 • www.josephswaysidemarket.com
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
20 or More
Store is Open Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm, Cafe is Open Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Yes
20 or More
Yes
20 or More
Yes
20 or More
Oak Hill is a specialty grocery store, familyowned and staffed since 1983. In addition to basic grocery needs, we have a wide selection of oldfashioned candies, nuts, pretzels & snack Mixes. The deli is filled with specialty meats & cheeses from Amish origins.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
A family farm making fresh artisan cheese using only our own milk.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Days & Hours
No
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 7:00pm Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm Saturday 8:00am - 6:00 pm (Summer) 9:00am - 6:00pm (Winter) Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Meet & Greet Service
Food Service No
Largest Group Size
115 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-3131 • www.longscardsandbooks.com
Longs' is a destination store for cards, gifts, souveniers, books and office supplies. It's locally owned and operated and has something for everyone. Great place to pick up something for the person you left at home!
Luxury brands
Parking for Large Buses
Longs' Cards and Books
Ithaca
Restrooms
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
SHOPPING
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yes
No
No
No
No
Located directly off the NYS Thruway, Waterloo Premium Outlets offers 100 of your favorite designer & brand name stores. Shop H&M, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren & more at up to 65% off!
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Yes
20 or More
Antique Co-op featuring six dealers, displaying a wide variety of antiques in turn of the century barn overlooking west side of beautiful Keuka Lake.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
April 1 - October 31 10:00am - 5:00pm
Yes
20 or More
Yes
20 or More
20 or More
Ryan's specializes in New York States wines, hard ciders and spirits. We have over 1,000 selections on sale everyday. We offer free wine tastings every Friday and Saturday.
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Eastview is a super-regional shopping center located less than a mile off New York State Thruway Exit 45 and Route 490. Eastview truly caters to the upscale fashion clientele with more 170 stores, and 5 major department stores. Valet parking and fine dining, too.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 9:30pm Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
Yes
Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Yes
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Yes
Yes
No
Yes
L.L. Bean lululemon
Soft Surroundings Von Maur
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00 pm Sunday Closed
Yes
Apple
Michael Kors
Professional Healthcare Hometown Hospitality, where your prescription and gift needs are met.
An open-air farm market located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region Specializing : local produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, NYS wine, cheeses, and specialty food products.
More than 170 specialty shops
I-90 to Exit 45 www.eastviewmall.com (585) 223-4420 20 or More
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Antique Revival 26 Palmer Road, North Big Flats, NY 14814 607-562-2202 • www.antiquerevival.com
The Christmas House 361 Maple Avenue, Elmira, NY 14904 607-734-9547 • www.christmas-house.com
Corning's Gaffer District 114 Pine Street, Corning, NY 14830 607-937-6292 • www.gafferdistrict.com
Yes
No
Yes
Days & Hours
Meet & Greet Service
Food Service No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Not "just" for Christmas anymore, The Christmas House is the perfect 45-60 minute stop for architecture lovers as well as shoppers. A "Christmas Cookie" decorating option is also available for $1.00 per guest.
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Antiques, boutique-style clothing and shoes, restaurants and more along a walkable, tree-lined downtown! One of ABA's Top 100 Events in North America, GlassFest is Memorial Day weekend. Transportation Center conveniently located.
Yes
Most shops are open 10:00am - 6:00pm with dining and nightlife open later.
20 or More
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 12:00am - 4:00pm Monday & Tuesday Closed
Yes
20 or More
July - December, Daily 10:00am - 5:30pm
Yes
20 or More
Evening hours in the fall.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
May - October Only for scheduled groups.
The Olde Country Store and More - 1849 The Olde Country Store and More - 1849 is 2 University Avenue, North Cohocton, NY 14808 585-534 5747 • www.ocs1849.com
Yes
Store Hours Vary.
Join us and "Relive the Past" in more than 10,000 square feet of retail store and warehouse space! At Antique Revival, we chose not to refinish our items to keep the essence of the past alive and well. We have many categories of antiques.
a journey back to your sweetest memories with over 350 old fashioned and modern day candies and much more...
Largest Group Size
171 East State Street, PMB 136 Ithaca, NY 14850 607-277-8679 • www.downtownithaca.com
Downtown Ithaca Alliance is a tourist destination in the Finger Lakes. The central downtown area of Ithaca with over 100 shops & eateries, 7 hotels & inns, outdoor pedestrian mall, nature walks, and public art.
Parking for Large Buses
Downtown Ithaca Alliance
Restrooms
Ithaca
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
SHOPPING
No
Yes
No
Varies by Business
Yes
20 or More
Yes
Tuesday - Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm Monday Closed
Yes
20 or More
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No Minimum
23
ABA, TAP, Heartland Travel, OMCA
Largest Group Size
• Itinerary Planning
Open Year-Round?
N/A
Group Tour Membership?
N/A
Years In Business
25 South Street, Auburn, NY 13021 800-499-9615 • 315-255-1658 www.tourcayuga.com
We provide complimentary planning services for groups including itinerary planning and package assistance, accommodation searches, familiarization tours, and site visits.
Booking Time
Cayuga County Office of Tourism
Ithaca
Services Available
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
TOURS/CHARTER SERVICES
N/A
N/A
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Finger Lakes Food Tours Canandaigua, NY 585-944-5676 • www.flfoodtours.com
Finger Lakes Hospitality 95 Lafayette Avenue, Geneva, NY 14456 315-759-8706
Grapevine Country Tours, Inc. 3766 Kime Beach, Geneva, NY 14456 315-585-9599 • www.grapevinecountrytours.com
Hayfield Quality Tours PO Box 4042, Queensbury, NY 12804 518-798-1253 • www.hayfieldqualitytours.com
Museum of Wayne County History 21 Butternut Street, Lyons, NY 14489 315-946-4943 • www.waynehistory.org
Cortland County Convention & Visitors Bureau 37 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-8463 • www.experiencecortland.com
Discover Cayuga Lake - Boat Tours 805 Taughannock Boulvard, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-327-5253 • www.discovercayugalake.org
Open Year-Round?
Largest Group Size
10 East Main Street STE 202, Victor, NY 14564 855-TO-CRUSH • www.crushbeerwinetours.com
Group Tour Membership?
Crush Beer & Wine Tours
Welcoming visitors and guests to Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. Offering tourism and travel information and referral.
Years In Business
113 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4400 • www.canandaiguachamber.com
Booking Time
Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
Ithaca
Services Available
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
TOURS/CHARTER SERVICES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
108
N/A
N/A
N/A
24 Hours
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
Crush Beer & Wine Tours offers fully guided handcrafted signature tours within the Finger Lakes Region & Rochester NY, with custom Itineraries created by Sommelier Andrew Brooks. We cater to parties of ALL sizes.
N/A
N/A
• Itinerary Planning • Step-On Guide
Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua eating, exploring and enjoying The Chosen Spots hot foodie scene with a professional local guide.
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N/A
N/A
3 Hours prior to scheduled tour days.
4
ABA, TAP, Heartland Travel, OMCA
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N/A
• Itinerary Planning • Step-On Guide
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15
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• Itinerary Planning • Step-On Guide
1 Week
16
IATAN, FLTA
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1 Month 2 Years
32
ABA, OMCA, PBA
N/A
N/A
1 Week
72
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N/A
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N/A
Please Inquire
Step-on Guide service and itinerary planning for motorcoach groups. Specializing in senior groups wanting to experience all the Finger Lakes has to offer.
We offer step-on and receptive service for the Finger Lakes. Emphasis on history and wine and offering a true experience.
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N/A
Receptive and Tour Operator, professional tour guide and step-on guide services, itinerary planning, day trips, overnights, extended tours, fly-drives. New York State, New England, Eastern Canada.
N/A
N/A
• Itinerary Planning • Step-On Guide
Housed in the former 1856 Wayne County Jail and Sheriff's residence the 24 cells with original inmate art work are still on the walls. Other exhibits include Lyons Pottery & Clyde Glass, Military Room and much more.
N/A
N/A
• Step-On Guide
1 Week
27
None Independently but Members of ABA, OMCA, PBA via FLTA and FLRTC
2 Weeks
15
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Cortland County is located in the eastern Finger Lakes Region, one of the most scenic areas in New York State. The county's rolling hills give a hint of the outdoor recreational opportunities that are available but there is much more to experience and enjoy.
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N/A
• Itinerary Planning • Step-On Guide
Narrated boat tours of Cayuga Lake aboard the 63-foot, wood-hulled MV Teal. Options for interactive eco-tours, as well as sunset cruises and wine tastings and catered events.
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N/A
N/A
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Experience! The Finger Lakes 501 Warren Road Suite 1, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-233-4818 • www.experiencefingerlakes.com
Ithaca Boat Tours 435 Old Taughannock Boulvard, Ithaca, New York 14850
607-697-0166 • www.ithacaboattours.com
Premium receptive services for charter groups and motor coach tours, including planning and itinerary development, and step-on services to the Finger Lakes wineries, waterfalls and other points of interest.
N/A
Offering narrated lake excursions, pleasure cruises and private charters since 2003. Cruise May through October aboard our vintage Tug Boat the M/V Haendel. Whether you prefer an afternoon narrated tour, a wine cruise at sunset, or a romantic moonlit adventure, our vessel can accommodate up to 35 passengers.
N/A
N/A
• Itinerary Planning • Step-On Guide
1 Month
11
Call for Deatils
•Private Charter
1 Month
15
FLTA Ithaca Chamber of Commerce. Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce.
FLTA Ithaca Chamber of Commerce.
Largest Group Size
Open Year-Round?
Group Tour Membership?
Years In Business
Booking Time
Ithaca
Services Available
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
TOURS/CHARTER SERVICES
MAMMA MIA!
N/A
No
N/A
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WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY
Buttonwood Grove Winery 5986 State Route 89, Romulus, NY 14541 607-869-9760 • www.buttonwoodgrove.com
Castel Grisch Winery 3380 County Road 28, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-9614 • www.castelgrisch.com
Chateau LaFayette Reneau 5081 State Route 414, Hector, NY 14841 607-546-2062 • www.clrwine.com
30 - 45 Minutes
Year Round Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm (Except Memorial Day-Labor Day) Friday-Sunday 10:00am - 8:00pm
20 or More
N/A
20 or More
Yes
Yes
No
Food is offered year-round.
Yes
Yes
Largest Group Size
Open Year-Round?
Restrooms Available
Food Service
Tasting Room Hours
4367 East Covert Road, Interlaken, NY 14847 607-387-6801 • www.americanavineyards.com
Dog/family-friendly, destination winery with 20+ award-winning wines in our tasting room and 10+ craft beers in our taproom. Annual events, live music twice a week, gift shop, outdoor spaces, Cafe.
Minimum Tour Time
Americana Vineyards Winery
Ithaca
Group Discount
Corning
Handicap Accessible
Syracuse Rochester
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A NEW FOLK ROCK MUSICAL
Yes
Growing Vine By Vine For Over 30 Years. A wonderful stop off the beaten path. Gorgeous lake views, and delicious wine.
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
30 - 45 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
A stunning 110-acre estate winery, Chateau LaFayette Reneau is a place of natural beauty, exquisite ponds and gardens, a storied century-old barn, and award-winning wines.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
45 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
No
Yes
Yes
1 Hour
Join us for our
2019 & 2020 seasons at the
MERRY-GO-ROUND PLAYHOUSE
Yes
Come experience Buttonwood Grove, overlooking Cayuga Lake. Enjoy our award winning wines, our panoramic lake view, and our frequent love music. Don't forget to stop and say "hello" to Melody, our Scottish Highland Cow. Looking for a longer visit?
Saturdays during the summer, lunches only.
HOLIDAY INN
in AUBURN, NY
Tickets and Group Bookings:
1-800-457-8897
More Information:
fingerlakesmtf.com
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5th
Largest Group Size
Tasting Room Hours
Minimum Tour Time
Open Year-Round?
Restrooms Available
Ithaca
Food Service
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY
HAYFIELD QUALITY TOURS
RECEPTIVE-TOUR OPERATOR
CK Cellars (Torrey Ridge Winery/Earle Estates Meadery / Wort Hog Cidery) 2770 State Route 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-2770 • www.ckcellars.com
Finger Lakes Distilling 4676 NY Route 414, Burdett, NY 14818 607-546-5510 • www.fingerlakesdistilling.com
Fox Run Vineyards 670 State Route 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-4616 • www.foxrunvineyards.com
Fulkerson Winery 5576 State Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837 607-243-7883 • www.fulkersonwinery.com
Glenora Wine Cellars 5435 State Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837 800-243-5513 • www.glenora.com
Goose Watch Winery 5480 Route 89, Romulus, NY 14541 315-549-2599 • www.goosewatch.com
Hosmer Winery 7020 State Route 89, Ovid, NY 14521 607-869-3393 • www.hosmerwinery.com
Hunt Country Vineyards 4021 Italy Hill Road, Branchport NY, 14418 315-595-2812 • www.HuntWines.com
Idol Ridge Winery 9059 State Route 414, Lodi, NY 14860 607-582-7773 • www.idolridge.com
Our 35th Year
Find all your fermented beverage choices wine, mead, hard cider and fruit wines, half way up Seneca Lakes West Shore.
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
30 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
Visit the region's oldest stand-alone distillery and sample our high quality, hand crafted vodkas, gins, brandies, liqueurs and nationally recognized McKenzie Whiskeys. Open daily 11 - 5 for tastings & cocktails.
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
40 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
A family owned winery and vineyard. Enjoy tastings, tours and the cafe; browse the gift shop & market featuring local products.
Yes
No
April November
Yes
Yes
45 Minutes
Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
20 or More
A winery with deep roots in the Finger Lakes. Wines for all tastes, ranging from dry to sweet. Browse our gift shop, including home wine making supplies!
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
45 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
The first winery on Seneca Lake. Experience the Excellence of Glenora, the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars, & Veraisons Restaurant. A unique opportunity to enjoy all the amenities of the Finger Lakes in one location!
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
45 - 60 Minutes
See Website.
20 or More
20 or More
20 or More
Goose Watch Winery began production in 1997 under the Peterson Family, owners of Swedish Hill Winery. With 120 acres of land overlooking Cayuga Lake, it is one of the most extraordinary wineries with a tasting room in a beautifully restored century old barn.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Varies
April 1 - December 31, Daily 10:00am - 6:00pm January 1 -March 31 Sunday, Monday, Thursday & Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm Saturdays 10:00am - 6:00pm Tuesdays & Wednesdays CLOSED
Founded in 1985 by Cameron and Maren Hosmer, Hosmer Winery offers wine-lovers some of the finest wines in the Finger Lakes.
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
1 Hour
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
June - October Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm November - May Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Yes
Yes
N/A
Farming west of Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes region for seven generations. Crafting wine since 1981. Committed to responsible farming and caring for the land. We have Electric Vehicle charging stations.
Yes
No
June September Thursday - Monday, 11:00am 4:00pm
Our tasting room in Lodi, NY offers a distinctive wine selection and a breathtaking view of Seneca Lake. Stop in and taste our Rieslings, Cabernets, Moscato and more!
Yes
No
No
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Daily 10:00am-5:00pm
(Check our website for winter hours.)
FINGER LAKES
WHAT A PLACE
LET US HELP YOU CREATE A GREAT TOUR ~ ~ ~
20 or More
20 or More
HAYFIELD QUALITY TOURS PO BOX 4042 QUEENSBURY, NY 12804 518-798-1253 ph/fax 518-369-2736 cell hayfield@capital.net www.hayfieldqualitytours.com
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J.R. Dill Winery 4922 State Route 414, Burdett, NY 14818 607-546-5757 • www.jrdill.com
Keuka Lake Wine Trail 2375 State Route 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527 800-440-4898 • www.keukawinetrail.com
McGregor Vineyard 5503 Dutch Street, Dundee, New York 14837 800-272-0192 • www.mcgregorwinery.com
Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery 2981 US Route 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315-568-8190 • www.montezumawinery.com
Penguin Bay Winery 6075 Route 414, Hector, NY 14841 607-403-0029 • www.penguinbaywinery.com
Swedish Hill Winery 4565 State Route 414, Romulus, NY 14541 607-403-0029 • www.swedishhill.com
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates 623 Lerch Road, Geneva, NY 14456 315-585-4432 • www.3brotherswinery.com
Toro Run Winery 3050 Swick Road, Ovid, NY 14521 315-530-2663 • www.tororunwinery.com
Varick Winery & Vineyard 5102 State Route 89, Romulus, New York 14541 315-549-8797 • www.varickwinery.com
At J.R. Dill, we put all our efforts into what makes us proudest- making high quality, consistent, and affordable wines. Founder and winemaker, Jeffrey R. Dill, invites you to come visit for a tasting and enjoy the atmosphere as well as the beautiful view of Seneca Lake.
Our member wineries craft award-winning wines, and take equal pride in the warmth of their hospitality. Visit anytime or join us for our signature events. The McGregor family invites you to enjoy a casual, seated tasting of estate wines produced from our half-century-old vineyards. Our winery is hidden on a hillside just one mile above the eastern shore of Keuka Lake.
We offer a variety of award-winning wine for every palate, plus a variety of handcrafted premium spirits. With an extensive gift shop and homemade fudge, there is something for everyone. Penguin Bay Winery opened in 2005 by the Peterson Family on Seneca Lake. Since it's opening Penguin Bay's fun selection of award winning wines has attracted visitors from around the country to try the classic cool climate aromatic whites as well as several cool climate reds. Wine tastings are offered daily at the winery from 9am to 6pm throughout the year. We also have an eclectic gift shop where we offer beautifully decorated gift baskets, as well as personalized labels, wine racks, hand-painted glassware, wine jellies, gourmet mustards and dressings, and much more. Group tastings are welcome!
We have 3 wineries, a microbrewery and a coffee house all on one estate! Come for the wine, stay for the view! We offer all the beauty of the Finger Lakes as a member of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, with a spectacular panoramic view of Cayuga Lake that has been voted one of the best in the area. We serve true, world-class wines, including our signature estate grown Gruner Veltliner and Pinot Meunier Reserve, as well as Methode Traditionelle Sparkling Brut.
Varick is the winery with a little country store and a cobblestone inn. At Varick, guests can taste wine while sampling over 100 complimentary food items (such as jellies, salsas, hot sauces, dipping oils, and oddities like pickled garlic.)
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Largest Group Size
Tasting Room Hours
Minimum Tour Time
Open Year-Round?
Restrooms Available
Ithaca
Food Service
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY
No
No
Yes
Yes
N/A
No
Food available at select wineries during certain months - please reference our website for more info!
Yes
Yes
N/A
Member winery hours vary - please see website.
20 or More
No
Only During Specific Months.
N/A
Open year round with seasonal hours, visit www.mcgregorwinery.com/hours for more information
20 or More
Yes
Yes
Sunday 10:00am - 5:00am
20 or More
Daily 9:00am - 6:00pm
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
No
Food is offered year-round.
20 or More
Varies
July - October, Daily Sunday - Thursday 10:00am - 5:30pm Friday & Saturday 10am to 6pm October - June Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 10:00am - 5:30pm
20 or More
20 Minutes
April - December, Daily 9:00am - 6:00pm January - March Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturdays 9:00am - 6:00pm Sundays 10:00am - 5:30pm
20 or More
Daily 10:00am - 6:00pm
Yes
Yes
(check our website for winter hours) Our tasting bar closes 15 minutes prior to the winery closing.
Open for extended hours seasonally, but Limo/Bus traffic only offered appointments until 1:00pm Daily.
Yes
Yes
1.5 Hours
20 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
30 Minutes
Daily 9:30am - 6:00pm
20 or More
Yes
No
May Through October
Yes
Open 7 days a week April thru October. Weekends only November and March. Closed December thru February besides Wine Trail events.
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
20 or More
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Villa Bellangelo 150 Poplar Point Road, Dundee, NY 14837 607-243-8602 • www.bellangelo.com
Vineyard View Winery 2971 Williams Hill Road, Keuka Park, NY 14478 315-694-7262 • www.vineyardviewwinery.com
Prison City Brewing 28 State Street, Auburn, NY 13021 315-604-1277 • www.prisoncitybrewing.com
Treleaven Wines 658 Lake Road, King Ferry, NY 13081 315-364-5100 • www.treleavenwines.com
Casa Larga Vineyards 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY 14450 585-223-4210 ext. 121 • www.casalarga.com
Deer Run Winery 3772 West Lake Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 585-346-0850 • www.deerrunwinery.com
Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyard 197 North Main Street, Naples, NY 14512 585-374-5970 • www.inspiremoorewinery.com
Lacey Magruder Vineyard & Winery 462 Armstrong Road, Geneva, NY 14456 585-260-1850 www.laceymagrudervineyardandwinery.com
Heron Hill Winery 9301 County Route 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840
800-441-4241 • www.heronhill.com
At Bellangelo we focus on small lot premium venifera wines and single vineyard Rieslings. We also have a small cafe with locally sourced foods. We believe that there should be elegance in everything we do.
No
Food is offered year-round.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Varies
N/A
20 or More
Yes
20 - 30 Minutes (For groups 8+ please call ahead to reserve.)
Jan: Fri, Sun: 12pm-5pm. Sat: 10am-5pm Feb: Fri, Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm Mar-Apr: Mon - Sat: 10-5pm. Sun: 12pm-5pm May-Oct: Sun - Thurs: 10-5pm. Fri, Sat: 10am-6pm Nov-Dec: Mon Sun: 10am-5pm
20 or More
No
Yes
Yes
Brewpub located in historic downtown Auburn, NY.
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes Select Days
Yes
Deer Run Winery, located on the north end of Conesus Lake, is the western gateway to the Finger Lakes wine region!
Yes
Our winery is situated on the historical center where Naples was founded, where once the Seneca Indians called it Nundawao. Of local folklore, the winery was previously a tavern, a stagecoach stop and then finally a carriage house. Inspire Moore is a boutique winery producing a few thousand cases of Finger Lakes appellation wines.
Experience the whimsical and eclectic atmosphere of our tasting room. Our wines express the subtleties of depth, structure, and terroir that only the Finger Lakes can offer. Nestled into the hillside of Keuka Lake, Heron Hill Winery has producing an array of award-winning wines for over 40 years. Travel + Leisure named them one of the top ten most spectacular tasting rooms in the world! Heron Hill has 3 locations in the Finger Lakes and a seasonal cafe at the winery on Keuka Lake.
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Yes
Yes
Largest Group Size
20 or More
No
Casa Larga Vineyards is one of New York's premier wine producers; has been a driving force in the evolution, growth, promotion and recognition of Finger Lakes Wine Region and is home to the New York State Ice Wine and Culinary Festival every February, the Purple Foot Grape Stomping Festival every September.
Tasting Room Hours
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A 20 or More • Conveniently located onN/A the Finger Lakes Wine Trails May -November Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm December-April Saturdays Only 11:00am - 5:00pm
Family owned farm winery in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Award winning wines, unforgettable view and family history, will leave you with an appreciation for the uniqueness of the Finger Lakes region.
Enjoy wine and craft beer tastings at the oldest winery on the east side of Cayuga Lake. Browse our extensive gift shop. Live music all summer under the pavilion.
• Stylish Guest Rooms with Luxury Amenities
• Off Premise Catering
Yes
Yes
Minimum Tour Time
•
An Experience to • Lunch and Dinner Served Daily Remember Banquet Facilities for Weddings, Corporate Events & Special Occasions Open Year-Round?
Restrooms Available
Food Service
Corning
Ithaca
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY
Yes
1.5 Hours
N/A
20 or More
Stylish Guest Rooms • Luxury Amenities • Group Rates Restaurant & Tavern • American Cuisine • Casual Dining Special Events • Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners • On and Off Premise Catering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
End of May Through October
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
May Through October
Yes
Yes
1 Hour
N/A
20 or More
45 Minutes
June-December Daily 11:00am - 5:00pm January - March Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm April - May Thursday - Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
20 or More
Corporate Services • Corporate Retreats • Board Room
Special Events
• Weddings and Rehearsal 20 Dinners N/A or More • Banquet space for up to 125 guests
30 Minutes
45 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
The Gould Hotel 108 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315.712-4000 www.thegouldhotel.com
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Largest Group Size
Tasting Room Hours
Minimum Tour Time
Open Year-Round?
Restrooms Available
Ithaca
Food Service
Corning
Group Discount
Syracuse Rochester
Handicap Accessible
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY
Penn Yan on Keuka Lake 110 Mace Street Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-536-8202 www.hamptonpennyan.hamptonbyhilton.com ww
The Iron Flamingo is a local family run brewery focusing on serving high quality products in a relax family friendly atmosphere. We are child and dog friendly and offer an assortment of in house made beers and locally sourced wines and spirits.
Iron Flamingo Brewery 196 Baker Street, Corning, NY 14830 607-936-4766 • www.ironflamingobrewery.com
Pleasant Valley Wine Company 8260 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840
607-569-6111 • www.pleasantvalleywine.com
Oldest Finger Lakes winery. U.S. Bonded Winery #1. Tour 8 historic buildings on the National Register. Taste a variety of fine wines and champagnes. Explore our gift shop.
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
January - March 10:00am - 4:00pm (Closed Sundays and Mondays) April - December Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm (Tasting Bar and Visitor Center closes at 4:45pm)
N/A
N/A
20 or More
35 - 40 Minutes
N/A
20 or More
WE LOVE GROUPS!
FINGER LAKES NEW YORK "SAMPLE" ITINERARY Day 1 - Canandaigua Arrive at the New York Kitchen in Canandaigua. Opened in 2006 as a way to highlight the agricultural and culinary bounty of the Finger Lakes region, it serves as a way for people to have a variety of food and beverage experiences New York style. You can grab a great meal at the restaurant, sip on a local craft beverage or regional wine at the tasting room, learn something new at a cooking class in the beautiful kitchen, and then finish with a purchase of goodies at the store to remember your visit. After your culinary experience, head to Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park. This 50 acre estate is only one of two historic gardens in the New York State Park system and just one step onto the grounds will blow you away! Home to the Queen-Anne-style Sonnenberg mansion amidst 9 formal gardens, tens of thousands of annual visitors enjoy the sights and smells of the property. Lazily walk through the perfectly tamed gardens and then stroll a few blocks to downtown Canandaigua. This main street shopping district is filled with lovely dining options and quaint shops filled with hidden gems. Overnight accommodations at the Inn on the Lake boast an onsite restaurant as well as stunning views of Canandaigua Lake.
Day 2 - Naples Inspire Moore Winery is located in beautiful Naples New York and is just a 30 minute drive from Canandaigua. With over 12 cool-climate Finger Lakes wines to choose from in their tasting room, this sustainable boutique winery with perfectly crafted small batches chose the village of Naples as their home due to the abundance of grape history. Continuing with the local flavors, make a stop at Joseph’s Wayside Market. Fresh fruits and vegetables, gourmet groceries, fresh flowers and a gift shop make this an unforgettable stop along your route. Your last stop of the day would be at Red Cat Wine Cellars. A local’s favorite, the tasting room visit is only one part of your afternoon. Take a facility tour to learn the history of the region and see how their wine is made, enjoy a hike on their one-mile loop trail, have a picnic on their winery grounds or enjoy an overnight option at their historic 1852 House. Take the scenic drive to the Hampton Inn Penn Yan for the night and rest up for the next day’s adventures.
Day 3 - Penn Yan Wake up with a beautiful view of Keuka Lake and head downtown to the Penn Yan Diner, voted best
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diner-judges’ choice in Best of New York Upstate, for homemade breakfast served hot off the griddle. Upstate’s best pancakes and homefries are served all day, as you can get breakfast anytime. After breakfast, walk down to Longs’ Cards and Books for Keuka Lake memorabilia, a large variety of one-of-a-kind gifts, books and office supplies. Spend a few hours perusing the books, which include many local authors writing about Finger Lakes history. Once your sweet tooth hits, take a few steps to Keuka Candy Emporium for a selection of nostalgic candies from the past, fudges, cotton candy and more. A trip down memory lane is all in one candy shop. Silverbird Woodfired is a great stop for lunch as their wood-fired pizzas and coffeehouse style coffees, as well as other lunch options, will leave you wanting to pick more than one thing off the menu! Walk off your lunch on the Keuka Outlet Trail. Starting just outside of downtown, this seven mile hiking trail connects Penn Yan to nearby Seneca Lake’s town of Dresden. Running alongside the Keuka Creek, this trail is a combination of paved and gravel walkways and can be accessed from sunset to sunrise. Head back to Hampton Inn Penn Yan for another night’s rest.
Free Hot Breakfast Free WiFi Indoor Pool and Jacuzzi Fitness Room
Day 4 - Seneca Lake Wine Trail Belhurst Castle really is an old castle, expanded with some additional space for guests. The onsite winery with tasting room and gift shop, spa and dining options provide visitors with a little bit of everything for wonderful start to their day. Their breakfast will leaving you smiling as you head to Fox Run Vineyards. Daily tasting and vineyard tours are available on the solar powered grounds, as this sustainable winery is committed to being eco-friendly. An on-site café offers fresh garden options for a snack to enjoy on their lakeview deck. Continue travelling south on Seneca Lake to stop at Glenora Wine Cellars. Visitors can take a cellar tour for a behind-the-scenes peek and have a tasting at this very first Seneca Lake Winery. Lakewood Vineyards is the next stop. This family owned winery has 80 acres producing 14 grape varieties which are used to make wine and mead- plenty to enjoy. Some elegant, some fun and fruity, some dessert, the wine choices are abundant. After all of the wineries on your travels today, enjoy time on the lake with Captain Bill’s Seneca Lake Cruises out of Watkins Glen. They offer two boats and many cruises during the day, either sightseeing or dinner. If you choose to have dinner on land, check out Jerlando’s Ristorante and Pizza Co. in downtown Watkins Glen. Delicious chicken, pork, veal choices and pizza (of course!) make the menu a true culinary delight.
Professional Sales Team 100% Hampton Guarantee Lakeside Veranda Seating
Outdoor Fire Pit
Room Blocks Provided Based on Availability
Contact Me! Carrie Mann
Director of Sales & Operations
315-536-8202 Carrie.Mann@Hilton.com
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OFF THE BEATEN TRAIL A Diverse Two Days in the Finger Lakes
Day 1 Start your day in the community of Seneca Falls with a visit to the Seneca Falls Museum of Waterways and Industry to experience Seneca Falls' unique industrial reform and cultural heritage as well as the rise of industry powered by the Seneca River via the CayugaSeneca Canal and the Erie Canal. Walk to the Wesleyan Chapel Site, where the first Women's Rights convention was held in 1848. For more information on the Women's Rights Convention, be sure to stop by the Women's Rights Historical Park not far from the Chapel. The park personnel will give you a guided tour of the home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Then experience the achievements of American Women at the National Women's Hall of Fame. Stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants, browse among the quaint shops, visit local museums highlighting the Women’s Rights Movement in Seneca Falls and historic Waterloo, the Birthplace of Memorial Day. Picnic along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and visit the historic Canal Lock CS4 in Waterloo. Head south to the village of Interlaken for a visit to Lively Run Dairy, where you can join the fun on the farm. Join a cheese making demonstration, goat milking demonstration, bottle feeding, and lots of other hands on experiences that will leave a lasting memory with your group! Dine at one of the many local restaurants or have it all in one fell swoop with dinner and a stay at the Gould Hotel.
FINGER LAKES TRAILS AND EASTERN EXPLORATIONS Day 1 Begin your Finger Lakes experience in the east at Destiny USA, a shopping, dining, and activity experience all in one location. Take in a more leisurely day at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the Erie Canal Museum, or the vast array of dining and shopping options throughout the Syracuse community. Find a variety of accommodation options for any group's needs.
Visit Historic Palmyra where your days will be filled with rich history, shopping galore, and the perfect accommodation to rest your head at night. Visit the various wineries along the Cayuga Wine Trail and Seneca Lake Wine Trail to find world class wines for any palate. Tour vineyards, cellars, and winemaking facilities to learn about the total vine to bottle process. Enjoy the feeling that there's 'something in the water' with Finger Lakes hospitality, while you lunch or dine at one of the wineries. Rest your head at group friendly accommodations that will have you sleeping like a baby for the next day's adventure. The adventurous may extend their stay and enjoy a close up look at the picturesque countryside. Biking and hiking trails offer the flexibility of endurance for the avid adventurer or the slower pace for the beginner. It also offers other activities for the family!
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Take a scenic ride along Routes 5 & 20 from Syracuse to Auburn where you will diverge and head south to the charming village of Aurora. Take in a cooking class or demonstration at the Inns of Aurora. Marvel at the iconic home décor creations at the MacKenzie Childs showroom, store and historic farmhouse.
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Take in some afternoon shopping with retail experiences galore at nearby Waterloo Premium Outlets on your way to Geneva for an overnight. Accommodation and evening dining options such as the Holiday Inn, Ramada, and Hampton or boutique locations such as the Gould Hotel can be found along Routes 5 & 20 from Auburn to Geneva.
Day 3 Start your day at Rose Hill Mansion in Geneva for a panoramic view of Seneca Lake and start a tour of one of American's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. This elegant country estate reflects the social and cultural environment that prevailed in the 1840's.
Day 2 Relax and enjoy the great outdoors at one of our many State Parks. Hike through the Finger Lakes National Forest and also visit the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. If you’re looking for the “Grand Canyon of the East” make a trip northwest to Letchworth State Park, ranked #1 State Park in the nation by USA Today with Watkins Glen State Park being ranked #3, and explore the surrounding community of Geneseo.
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Scoot down the road to Ventosa Vineyards to jump from the setting of a Greek Revival home to a villa in Tuscany. Savor wine tastings and lunch while enjoying breathtaking views of vineyards and northern Seneca Lake. Trails are the theme in the Finger Lakes so head south stopping at various farms along the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance which are dotted throughout the Finger Lakes region. Heading south you will be able to sample beer and wine at Wagner Vineyards. Then it's back on the trail to discover one of the Finger Lakes' newest trends, craft distilleries. Visit Finger Lakes Distilling where guests will enjoy award winning spirits, all while they can look down and view the production facility and see where the master distiller creates the lively juice. Myer Farms Distillers is another new distillery to the region where everything from gin to bourbon to vodka and more can be sampled and purchased.
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Dining and accommodation options are bountiful in the nearby Corning, Elmira, Horseheads, Watkins Glen and Ithaca areas.
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THE FINGER LAKES AND BEYOND - 5 DAYS A version of the Wine, Water, & Wonders itinerary available on www.fingerlakes.org/group-travel
DRIVING IN THE FAST AND SCENIC LANE IN THE FINGER LAKES Geneva Lakefront
Day 1 - NYC to Corning
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Drive through the Catskill Mountains via RT 17/I-86 to Corning, New York - 4 hour drive. Corning, the southern gateway to the Finger Lakes is home to one of our region’s most popular attractions, The Corning Museum of Glass (www.cmog.org). Visit the world’s largest glass museum and watch a live Hot Glass demonstration! The new Contemporary Art & Design Wing is attracting visitors from all over the world. Many other attractions and restaurants serving local fare are nearby. Convenient and free bus transportation is available to the nearby Rockwell Museum from The Corning Museum of Glass parking lot. At the Rockwell Museum, you will find one of the largest and finest collections of American Western and Native American art in the Eastern United States. An overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Express Horseheads or Holiday Inn Elmira (FIT and Group) (www. fingerlakeshotels.com) is a perfect way to end your day. Many other attractions lie within reach to round out the afternoon and evening.
A stop at the regional gem that is the NY Kitchen is a great way to showcase all the bounty that New York State has to offer from a farm to table perspective. After learning about the abundant agriculture that is available, drive through the scenic heart of the Finger Lakes from Canandaigua where the NY Kitchen is housed, to the heart of NASCAR in the Finger Lakes at Watkins Glen International for thrills, excitement, and even the opportunity to take the bus out on the track! Various accommodations in this area lends a central stop over point to rest up for the next day’s big journey.
Day 2 - Finger Lakes Region Start your day heading towards Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake. Watkins Glen State Park is one of our most popular visitor destinations because of the scenery, the 19 waterfalls, and the gorge itself. In the village of Watkins Glen you will find dining and boat excursions such as Captain Bill’s. Seneca Lake is a long slender lake with wineries along both sides. Traveling up either side will be a beautiful drive and you will end up in the city of Geneva. In Geneva, you can walk the north shore of Seneca Lake. With more than 140 wineries, cideries, and distilleries, the Finger Lakes region is one of the largest wine producing regions in North America.
Day 3 - On to Rochester Shop ‘til you drop at Waterloo Premium Outlets (www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waterloo), where you will find savings of 25% - 65% off every day, then head over to Rochester! An iconic American city, Rochester (www.visitrochester.com) is home to world renowned attractions including The Strong National Museum of Play (www.museumofplay.org) and George Eastman Museum, the latter being located inside the home of Kodak’s founder. Enjoy an evening of great dining, music and nightlife and be sure to save time for a stroll, bike ride or cruise between charming villages that line the historic Erie Canal.
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Experience the Unique
Day 2 What’s a visit to the Finger Lakes without getting out on the water? At the northern end of Seneca Lake, make a stop at Stivers Marina or Canal Side Enterprises for kayak, canoe or boat rentals or to arrange for a Seneca-Cayuga Canal tour. At the southern end of Seneca, Captain Bill’s or Schooner Excursions in Watkins Glen offer a new look at this ancient lake. Finish up the afternoon and evening in the vibrant city of Syracuse with a visit to Destiny USA where you can get your heart racing behind the wheel of RPM Raceway’s electric indoor karts. The City of Syracuse offers a wide variety of accommodations to fit any group’s needs.
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Day 4 - Rochester to Niagara Falls In the morning, depart Rochester along the Seaway Trail American Byway, arriving in Niagara Falls ready to be captivated by the experience of the Falls. Begin or end your adventure with a meal at the world renowned Hard Rock Café (www.hardrockcafe.com/niagarafalls), located across from the main entrance of the Park. Then be prepared for the thrill of a lifetime aboard the famous Maid of the Mist and getting so close to the Falls through Niagara Falls State Park, you will be amazed. While taking in the sights and sounds of Niagara USA, don’t miss the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (www.fashionoutletsniagara.com) featuring Disney, Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors and more!
Day 5 - Niagara Falls to Departure City Spend the morning in Niagara USA and then depart via air from Buffalo/Niagara International Airport (BUF) to NYC or drive via the Finger Lakes to NYC.
Day 3 Take a voyage along the Erie Canal or beautiful Skaneateles Lake with Mid-Lakes Navigation. Drive through the lush countryside from Skaneateles to Cortland where your group can enjoy zip lining, the mountain coaster careening through the Cortland hillsides, or ski among the slopes in the winter months at Greek Peak Mountain Resort. With accommodations, a spa, restaurant, and conference center all on site, Greek Peak is the perfect location for any group traveling throughout the region. Tioga Downs Resort & Casino is not to be missed and one hour drive from Cortland. With spectacular racing, cards, slots, and dining, and even concerts abundant at every turn, Tioga Downs is a not to be missed stop for the fun loving group.
For more information on the Wine, Water & Wonders itinerary and the program itself visit www.fingerlakes.org/group-travel
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LIFE ON AND OFF THE WATER - 4 DAYS
EDUCATE, APPRECIATE, CELEBRATE:
This hub and spoke adventure centers around the city of Auburn, NY and life on and off the three beautiful lakes nearby... Cayuga, Owasco, and Skaneateles. The day trips, or “spokes”, suggested in this itinerary can be done in any order.
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Day 1 Pack a picnic lunch and travel west on Rte. 5 & 20 to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. You will find an assortment of wildlife in their natural habitats that can easily be enjoyed on a stroll through the many walking paths or a leisurely drive through the park. This is a good spot for bird-watching while enjoying your lunch. Continue west a little further to experience Montezuma Winery / Hidden Marsh Distillery. Be sure to sample their unique assortment of spirits ranging from fruit wines to honey vodka.
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Day 1 Arrive and check in to Penn Yan's Best Western Vineyard Inn & Suites. This award-winning hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Penn Yan nestled on one of the branches of the “Y” shaped Keuka Lake – the perfect place to begin your getaway! After settling in, head over to Silverbird Woodfired for drinks and then dinner. Enjoy the leisurely walk from the hotel through historic downtown Penn Yan where you will enjoy wood fired pizzas fresh from the oven that pair perfectly with a Finger Lakes wine or spirit.
Day 2 If it's a Saturday, head just up the road on Route 14A to explore the friendly Windmill Farm & Craft Market. The Windmill is one of the oldest farm markets in upstate New York, and today it attracts over 200 vendors, including local Amish and Mennonite families. If it's not a Saturday, take a short drive to the quaint village of Hammondsport to visit the Glenn H. Curtiss Aviation Museum, named after the famous aviation pioneer; and you thought the Wright Brothers started it all. Learn about the history of aviation right in your backyard in the Finger Lakes.
Continue west until you reach Route 89 and then head south. This drive will offer some beautiful views of the homes and sights along the western side of Cayuga Lake. Try stopping at a few of the wineries in this area before heading back to Auburn for the night. Be sure not to miss Swedish Hill Winery, located just off your path on Rte. 414 in Romulus.
Day 2 Head east to the town of Skaneateles. This charming village offers many great opportunities such as shopping, spas, and fantastic restaurants. Don’t miss out on the local gem of the legendary Doug’s Fish Fry. Be sure to make reservations with Mid-Lakes Navigation to spend some time on the water, though. Their ships, the Judge Ben Wiles and Barbara S. Wiles will guide you around this breathtaking lake on sight-seeing cruises, dinner cruises or even a US Mailboat cruise! Just on the outskirts of Skaneateles, be sure to stop by Anyela’s Vineyards for a wine tasting. Head on east to explore the Syracuse area and go wild at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo!
Day 3
Complete your time in Hammondsport by visiting the historic Pleasant Valley Winery, U.S. Bonded Winery #1, and tour National Register of Historic Places winery buildings. Boat lovers will love a stop at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum to re-live the history of lake-faring vessels in the Finger Lakes and peek in on vintage boat restorations in progress! Heading back north on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail, make time to visit such diverse wineries such as Heron Hill Winery, Hunt Country Vineyards, Weis Vineyards and many others along the way.
This day will see you traveling along the eastern side of Cayuga Lake, taking in the beauty of the scenic Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway (Rte. 90) and making some terrific stops along the way. Starting in the town of Cayuga, travel south along the Byway and marvel at some of the scenic views and amazing lake homes. Sample the flavors of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail along this route, Rte. 90 that is, and head further south to King Ferry Winery. Be sure to take their guided tour and sample their variety of amazing European-inspired wines. Stop back in the town of Aurora for an unforgettable lakeside dinner at the Aurora Inn.
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Stop in at the Finger Lakes Mall for all your necessary equipment before heading out to go fishing and relax on beautiful Owasco Lake. Visitors should grab a picnic lunch and head to Auburn's own Emerson Park. Here, you can enjoy swimming at their beach, playing on their playground, fishing from their shores, or paddling around in a canoe or kayak. Before you leave the area, be sure to stop in at New Hope Mills store and restaurant located in Auburn. Their famous pancake mixes, syrups, and jellies make amazing gifts for friends and family back home.
Eat brunch at one of the many restaurants along historic downtown Canandaigua's Main Street, then head west to the lively city of Rochester to visit the George Eastman Museum. The George Eastman Museum is the former residence of Kodak founder George Eastman and a museum of photography and film. Have lunch at the café, located right on the premises. Then, take Route 490 West to get to Genesee Country Village and Museum, a living history museum. Stroll around the restored village and watch as costumed actors bring the 1800s to life. You can also enjoy the nature center, or sip beer from the working 19th-century style brewery.
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Following another restful night, head to Canandaigua to take in more of what the region has to offer. Check into the newly renovated Inn on the Lake with stunning lakeviews and full modern amenities. Wander over to NY Kitchen and try a cooking class or just relax in their bistro. Spend a leisurely afternoon absorbing more local history by visiting the beautiful Sonnenberg Gardens & Historic Mansion or Granger Homestead. Canandaigua Lake beckons for an afternoon or evening cruise on the Canandaigua Lady, one of the region’s oldest paddlewheel boats. End your day with dinner at the new Nolan’s Restaurant.
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Savor Finger Lakes wine, taste hard cider and distilled beverages, or enjoy craft beer in Ithaca’s evergrowing craft beverage scene.
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Feast your eyes and your palette on the fresh farm-to-fork cuisines, inventive foodie experiences, and ethnic delights in a city that boasts more restaurants per capita than New York City.
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