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PUBLISHED BY Finger Lakes Vacationer 140 W. First St. Oswego, NY 13126 315-343-3800 flxvacationer.com The Finger Lakes Vacationer is published annually by the Finger Lakes Vacationer in Oswego, NY. While every effort has been made by the Finger Lakes Vacationer to ensure accuracy, they are not responsible for changes in details, dates or offers. When making travel plans, please confirm details, hours and listings prior to your visits.

PUBLISHER Jon Spaulding PROJECT COORDINATOR Richard Westover PROJECT COORDINATOR AND ADVERTISING Barbara Loomis 2016 EDITOR Cathy Gibbons PRODUCTION/IT MANAGER Jeff Adkins COMPOSITION

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ummer is fleeting in New York, but there’s no better place to enjoy its warmth and beauty than in the Finger Lakes. Flip through the pages of the 2016 Vacationer and plan an itinerary for summer fun and relaxation.

Discover lakes and beaches, spectacular waterfalls and state parks, 19th century homes and history, museums and walking tours, music fetivals and special events, destination shopping in boutiques and grand malls, wineries and gourmet treats and roadside treasures along the way.

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The Finger Lakes region map in the Vacationer’s centerfold, along with descriptions of different towns and their attractions, plus an extensive calendar of events, are designed to help you discover a location that captures your interest.

Take off for an afternoon drive, a long weekend, more time if you can – or plan a whole summer of excursions to explore the Finger Lakes. This worldclass destination is right here in your own backyard! We hope you will enjoy the bounty of our special location.

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Cool off. Dive In. Take a drive. Picnic.

Enjoy the water!

Finger Lakes Vacationer 2016 TabLe oF ConTenTs FINGER LAKES MAP .......................... C12-13 Savor the Finger LakeS Taste of the Finger Lakes .......................... 9 Finger Lakes Cheese Trail .......................11 Finger Lakes Beer Trail............................12 Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail ................13 Wineries & Wine Trails .............................14

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Auburn..........................................................20 Aurora ...........................................................26 Canandaigua ................................................28 Clifton Springs & Phelps .............................31 Corning .........................................................32 Cortland & Homer ........................................34 Fair Haven & Sterling ...................................36 Geneva..........................................................37 Jordan, Elbridge & Camillus........................39 Marcellus ......................................................41 Moravia & Groton ........................................42 North Lansing ..............................................44 Norwich ........................................................46 Oswego & Fulton..........................................47 Penn Yan .......................................................51 Pulaski ..........................................................53 Seneca Falls ..................................................54 Skaneateles ..................................................56 Tully & Otisco ...............................................61 Union Springs ..............................................62 Waterloo .......................................................63 Watkins Glen ................................................65 Weedsport & Cato ........................................67

SpeCiaLty pageS On the Road: Summer Car Care .................... 4 Antiques: Real or fake?.................................. 5 Camping ......................................................... 6 Golf ................................................................. 7 Churches...................................................... 18 CrusinG tHe Canal in seneca falls

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On the Road: AUTO Avoid a Mid-Trip Breakdown with a Pre-Trip Vehicle Check

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Our Experienced Professionals DO IT ALL! ...from Headlights to Taillights!

arm weather is finally here. While jumping in the car and heading (out for summer fun) may sound like a great idea, don’t forget to make sure your car is road ready before you go,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

The Car Care Council recommends the following pretrip checklist before hitting the road:

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• Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

• Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, power steering and brake and transmission, as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power.

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• Check the hoses and belts that can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

• Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

• Check that the gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

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• Check out the Car Care Council website and order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide for the glove box at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide. This 80-page booklet is available in both English and Spanish. For a free copy of the council’s popular Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www. carcare.org.

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TREASURE HUNT for antiques

the annual skaneateles anyiQu & artisan sHoW Hosted by the skaneateles united methodist Church takes place July 8-9 in the austin park arena, skaneateles.

Call (315) 685-5963 for more information

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intage is always in style. This applies not only to fashion, but to home decor, cars, art and books as well. Chock-full of history, the Finger Lakes region is the ideal hotspot for snagging antique furniture and household items to add to your collection.

In case you do find that the item you purchased was a fake, ask the dealer about his or her return policy.

“There are lots and lots of antique dealers in the Finger Lakes region. Make sure you deal with ones who stand by their merchandise,” White said. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Go to good shops and learn to tell the difference between old and not-so-old, and undisturbed and restored [objects].”

Suggestions from other Finger Lakes antique dealers include always have a little flashlight with you to examine the underside of an item and see if it’s overly repaired or badly repaired, or if it’s not as old as they tell you it is.

Don’t be hesitant to ask for a little better price on something. Some people are shy about doing that, but it could be the difference between purchasing and not purchas-

ing something.

Perhaps you are drawn to a piece but aren’t sure how it will fit with the rest of your decor. A dealer’s display can give you inspiration. Some shops decorate their stores like room settings and you can ask dealers for ideas on how to style your antiques at home. Enjoy and be inspired by the eclectic mix you’re sure to find.

WHITE & WHITE Fine Antiques

18th-20th Century (315) 685-7733 Wed.-Sat. 10-5 Otherwise, Call For Appointment 18 East Genesee St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Jearldean (Jeri) Gray

Real or fake?

Buyers beware: Some unscrupulous people recreate an antique item to sell it for the value of the actual antique. To determine if a dealer is knowledgeable and ethical, ask a few questions: how long she has been in business, what his specialty is, or how she identifies and prices items.

Purple Monkey Antiques

Upstate NY's Largest Independent Shop THREE FLOORS OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE!

WE BUY GOLD, SILVER, GUNS, ESTATES Call Bob (315) 567-1125

25 McMaster Street Auburn, NY 13021

“Ask for a complete receipt with a description and a guarantee,” said Steve White of White and White Antiques and Interiors in Skaneateles.

“If it’s not what is represented, [you] can get [your] money back.”

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Finger Lakes Camping: AWARD-WINNING PARKS

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n addition to its cultural and culinary delights, the Finger Lakes region also boasts majestic views of waterfalls, gorges, drumlins and glacially formed lakes. What better way to experience the lovely geography of this area than by camping out in one of the many cabins, cottages or campgrounds? If you’re looking to spend the night outdoors, read on for tips for scoring the best campsite.

Research your location

It’s not difficult to find a campsite for your Finger Lakes Vacation. If you’re not sure where to start, fingerlakes.org lists several campgrounds. On fingerlakeswinecountry.com, you can search for places to stay by area, price range and available amenities. If the thought of roughing it in a wind-beaten tent doesn’t appeal to you, there are cabins and cottages available. Renting an RV or trailer is another option.

The website for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is a good

Cheerful Valley Campground Family Camping at its Best Free Vintage Fire Truck Rides • Real Log Cabins Planned Activities • Themed Weekend All Type Sites • Large Swimming Pool Ceramic Tile Rest Rooms • Rec. Hall Playground • Great Fishing • Large Fields Peaceful River Valley • Large Grassy Sites • Free WiFi 1412 Rt. 14 Phelps, NY 14532 Ph: 315-781-1222 cheerfulvalley@gmail.com www.cheerfulvalleycampground.com

source as well (nysparks.com). Virtual tours of some parks are available on this site. Each state park and recreation area has its own page, which lists contact information, activities, amenities and any restrictions you may need to know. If you’re feeling spontaneous, some campgrounds allow rentals on a walk-in basis, but it’s better to call ahead or reserve a space online.

Make reservations

To reserve a state campsite, visit reserveamerica.com. Many state parks use this website as the hub for information and reservations. You can also call (800) 4562267.

You may reserve your campground up to nine months in advance. Remember that a cancellation or change fee may apply, if you need to modify or cancel your reservation before your arrival.

Most state parks have awesome amenities and activities in addition to camping. Hiking or nature trails are relaxing ways to slip in your exercise routine. Other sites may offer fishing, hunting, boating or swimming. Many of these are accessible to people with disabilities.

A few guidelines and restrictions

Keep in mind that there are restrictions on firewood in New York state — you must only bring heat treated firewood into your campground, or purchase it on-site.

Visit dec.ny.gov to find out where to buy firewood. Untreated fire-

YAWGER BROOK CAMPGROUNDS • Water, Electric, Fireplace • All Sites Heavy RV Easy Access

315-729-3737 • 315-252-8969 From NY State Thruway (I-90) exit 40 from the East, exit 41 from the West, go to Routes 5 & 20, then take Blanchard Rd. South. Follow signs.

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playGrounDs are found at most state parks, like this one at long point state park on Cayuga lake near aurora.

wood cannot be transported into New York or more than 50 miles from its origin. This is to prevent the spread of invasive insects and diseases that attack trees.

Most single campsites are restricted to six people, two vehicles and two pets. You need to make a special reservation for a group of 20 or more people. For other rules pertaining to state campgrounds, go to nysparks.com/camping/ things-to-know.aspx. Remember to treat your camping environment, neighboring wildlife and your fellow campers with respect.

seneCa lake state park for more camping information: • http://parks.ny.gov/parks • reserveamerica.com • fingerlakes.org • fingerlakeswinecountry.com • dec.ny.gov

Family Camping at its Best!

HEJAMADA CAMPGROUND & RV PARK 748 McDonald Road, Montezuma, NY

Over 200 sites wooded and open, on 82 acres Large RV/Tent Sites Camper Rentals Swimming Pool Recreational Hall w/ Bar/Snack Bar Family Oriented/Theme Weekends See Website for Additional Information: www.hejamadacampground.com

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Camping New York State Parks

Finger Lakes Parks with Waterfalls & Gorges

SUMMER, TIME for Golf

BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca; 607-273-5761 ROBERT H. TREMAN STATE PARK 105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca; 607-273-3440 TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg; 607-387-6739 FILLMORE GLEN STATE PARK 1686 St. Rte. 38, Moravia; 315-497-0128 WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK 1009 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-4511

New York State Parks

Fingerlakes Parks with Lakefront ALLAN TREMAN STATE MARINE PARK, Ithaca CANANDAIGUA LAKE STATE MARINE PARK 620 South Main Street, Canandaigua; 585-394-9420 CAYUGA LAKE STATE PARK 2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls; 315-568-5163 CHIMNEY BLUFFS STATE PARK 7700 Garner Road, Wolcott

Pearl Lakes Golf Course & Driving Range

1441 Old Seneca Turnpike, Skaneateles; 315-685-6799 This picturesque golf course has nine holes with seven par threes and two par fours, making it perfect for a short round. Its size makes it versatile — Pearl Lakes is short enough for younger golfers who are just starting out, or for a veteran golfer. Play nine holes for $10 or eighteen for $16. Weekday specials and discounts for seniors and juniors are available as well. Take advantage of the natural grass driving range or the chipping and putting green for more practice. Lessons are available as well. Pearl Lakes is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk.

Dutch Hollow Country Club

KEUKA LAKE STATE PARK 3560 Pepper Road, Bluff Point; 315-536-3666 LONG POINT STATE PARK 2063 Lake Road, Aurora; 315-497-0130 SAMPSON STATE PARK 6096 Route 96A, Romulus; 315-585-6392 SENECA LAKE STATE PARK 1 Lakefront Drive, Geneva; 315-789-2331 TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK, Trumansburg 1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg; 607-387-6739

Watkins Glen state park was recently voted #3 by readers of usa today for the usa today readers’ Choice “best sate park top 10 list.” letchworth state park in Castile, ny was voted #1.

Within a space of two miles at Watkins Glen state park, the glen’s stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. the gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. rim trails overlook the gorge.

1839 Benson Road, Skaneateles 315-784-5052; dutchhollow.com Open to the public, Dutch Hollow Country Club offers amazing specials such as 18 holes, lunch and a logo golf ball for only $35 per person. Further discounts are available for seniors, clergy members, law enforcement and more. Dutch Hollow’s website has extensive maps and a virtual tour of the course, which features 6,500 yards of gorgeous, wellirrigated greens. Visit the website for more information or to book a tee time.

for more golf information: • http://www.golfadvisor.com • www.fingerlakes.com • nygolftrail.com

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Pearl Lakes Golf Course & Driving Range

WEEKDAY SPECIALS

• 2 People 9 Holes w/Cart $28 before 10AM

• $8 After 6PM – 9 Holes Walking (Sunday-Thursday; except Holidays)

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• 9 Holes $10, 18 Holes $16 Senior & Junior Rates Available Range Balls: Small $3, Medium $6, Large $9

GREEN JUNIOR TEES (Set to US Kids Golf Specs)

9 Hole Executive Course ~ 7 Par 3’s ~ 2 Par 4’s • Practice Green Gas and Pull Carts Available

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Savor the Finger Lakes NEW YORK STATE WINE & CULINARY CENTER • “TASTE OF THE FINGER LAKES” RESTAURANTS • STRAWBERRY U-PICK SEASON WINERIES & WINE TRAILS • BEER TRAIL • CHEESE TRAIL • SWEET TREATS TRAIL • TEA TASTINGS

Experience familiar and foreign tastes in settings ranging from casual takeout places to sophisticated sit-down restaurants, wineries, breweries, boat cruises, farmers markets and roadside stands.

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t’s no secret that the Finger Lakes region has exploded onto the scene in recent years.

From the growing wine industry to its unparalleled natural geography, the Finger Lakes is upstate New York’s hotbed for culture, education, recreation and — most importantly — food and drink.

Whether you’re looking to have a few brews and wings with a friend, or if you’re searching for the perfect place for a date night, the Finger Lakes’ many eateries are sure to impress. Devoted vegetarians and carnivores alike will find places to sate their cravings.

Not sure where to start? Check out the restaurants listed here in the Vacationer’s “Taste of the Finger Lakes” on the following two pages and throughout this issue. Check out the well-planned culinary trails throughout the region and have fun discovering new taste treats.

The New York Wine & Culinary Center Learn from the pros and sample the bounty New York state and the Finger Lakes have to offer.

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ocated on the Canandaigua Lake Pier, the New York Wine & Culinary Center showcases New York’s agriculture, wine, craft beer and food industries. The Center’s state-of-the-art facility overlooking Canandaigua Lake features a hands-on kitchen, educational theater, tasting room, private dining room, culinary boutique, and a locally-sourced restaurant.

Culinary classes in the Hands-On Kitchen provide the public, students, and industry professionals with an opportunity to grow their skills whether in a beginner’s knife skills class, a gluten-free baking class, or in a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Boot Camp. The class line-up changes frequently to align with the newest culinary trends.

The beverage classes change frequently to align with upcoming trends, seasons, and events.

“Chef’s Table” is an especially popular offering. It is designed to be fun and a great way to learn basic cooking techniques while enjoying your family and friends in the Hands-On Kitchen. The Center’s Chef Instructors will provide a history and overview of the recipes while demonstrating proper knife skills and professional culinary techniques. They will then lead the class through the preparation of appetizers, side dishes, and entrées. The menu will be prepared by participants working together at each of the cooking islands and everything will be served family style.

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A perfectly paired New York State wine will be served with the meal. Products from both the culinary and beverage classes are available for purchase in the Culinary Boutique and Tasting Room. The Culinary Boutique is filled with New York State food items and culinary tools that complement the classes. Visitors can also taste flights of NYS wines, beers, and spirits in the Tasting Room.

Visitors looking for a delicious meal prepared by the Center’s culinary team can relax, taste, and enjoy in the Upstairs Bistro. When the sun is shining, visitors can experience the Upstairs Bistro while enjoying the view of Canandaigua Lake from the wrap-around deck. The innovative menu that features many locally-sourced food products was crafted by the Center’s dynamic team of chefs. Executive Chef, Andrew Chambers, and his culinary team work with area farms to select local, seasonal items to ensure that the freshest, ripest products hit the Upstairs Bistro tables.

The New York Wine and Culinary Center is located at 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua.

Call (585) 394-7070 or visit the website, nywcc.com for information on classes, registration and Bistro and Tasting Room summer hours.

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Serving Italian-American cuisine for over 80 years, the Hollywood Restaurant features ample portions at affordable prices and is known for its homemade lasagna, manicotti and ravioli. Voted the Best Italian Restaurant and winner of the “Where The Locals Eat” Award, the Hollywood Restaurant is perfect for a casual dinner or for banquets, anniversary dinners and bridal showers of up to 50 people.

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The Lake Side Grill is Owasco Lake’s exclusive on the water eatery and bar. Walk up, drive up or boat up to our newly owned and renovated restaurant. We serve our favorite family recipes with modern, lake side flare. We’ve got the best burgers, salads, seafood and steaks and a wide variety of allergy friendly dishes. Enjoy live entertainment inside our rustic cabin-style dining room or outside on our waterside deck. Boat-side service and to-go ordering make sure hunger won’t interrupt your perfect day on the water. We are open every day from 11:00am until 12:00 midnight or later if the party’s rockin’. Come on down for real food, real people and a real good time.

2846 Fire Lane 1 • Moravia (315) 237-9381 www.lakesidebarandgrill.com

Beth and Ted Tomandl are the proud owners of the Old Erie Restaurant, which has been a landmark in the village of Weedsport for many years.

It's the first place people think of when meeting friends, celebrating special occasions or in search of an evening filled with culinary delight.

Chef Tomandl, graduate of Johnson and Wales University School of Culinary Arts, has a stellar history of cheffing at many fine restaurants from Charlottesville, N.C. to Skaneateles, N.Y. His wife, Beth, prepares all the desserts and baked goods for the restaurant as well as directing the off site catering.

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Savor the Finger Lakes WELCOME TO MAGEE DINER! We are conveniently located directly off I-90 NYS Thruway at exit 41.

Established in 1995, Magee Diner has earned the reputation as a popular family restaurant serving country fresh, home-cooked meals daily.

We serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from 6am-9pm Mon.-Sat. and Sunday we’re open 6am-3pm serving Breakfast and Lunch.

Because of its central location throughout the state, it lends itself well as an ideal meeting place, as a starting point for wine tours; and it’s just 5 minutes from the Waterloo Outlet Mall.

Try our new menu items: Filet of Beef Bourbon Tips, Chicken Rockefeller, Pork Ribeye with Fuji Apple Glaze…and don’t forget about our very own Pig Wings!

Feel free to call ahead....we’ll save you a seat. Our phone number is 315-539-0214.

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HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 6am-9pm & Sunday, 6am-3pm Visit www.mageediner.com for our menu 1303 NYS Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165 • (315) 539-0214 Located directly off I-90 NYS Thruway at exit 41 Phone: (315) 539-0214 • Take-Out Available Family, Country Fresh, Home Cooked Meals

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Fine Dining on a Certified Organic Farm

Treat yourself to an afternoon or evening dining while overlooking our 100 acres of gardens, orchards and pastures. Our professional chefs prepare soups, salads and entrées and desserts from our fresh produce and pasture raised meats. Many local and international wines and beers.

Just 5 minutes from Routes 5 or 20 between Auburn & Skaneateles. 3712 Center Street Rd., Auburn, NY.

Reservations call 315-252-6025 menus, driving directions & more at www.elderberrypond.com

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Owned and operated by John Gotsis for 21 years, Kosta’s is a full service bar and grill with a family atmosphere. Kosta’s offers breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Daily specials including Friday fish fry, wing nights and burger night. Kosta’s is known for its Gyro’s, 7 flavors of wings, large tender steaks, its famous 24 oz porterhouse and much more! A full pizza menu including calzones and stromboli’s is also available.

The restaurant and bar are divided into two sections, so whether you are looking to have drinks with friends or dinner with the family there is something for everyone! With close to 60 flat screen TV’s, Kostas has become Auburn’s leading sports bar.

The entire menu is available for pick-up or delivery and can be viewed at kostasbarandgrill.com.

Restaurant Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am-10pm, Fri., Sat. 7am-11pm Sun. 7am-10pm Bar Hours: 11:30am-2am 7 days a week 105 Grant Ave., Auburn, NY (315) 253-7711 www.kostasbarandgrill.com

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Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance Fresh, artisanal cheeses from Finger Lakes family farms to your family’s table.

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ine and cheese are a perfect combination, especially in the Finger Lakes where locally crafted wines can be paired with locally made cheeses.

The Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance is made up of 12 working family farms and producers, each creating their own brand of artisanal and farmstead cheeses. Several Associate Members also support the Alliance, from wineries and stores that carry Alliance member’s cheese, to accommodations that send their guests out for an “on-the-farm” experience.

Mozzarella. Cheddars.Washed Rind Stinkies. Chevre. Blues. Fresh Curds. And now, Italian Cheeses. Treat your palate to everything from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, gouda and Swiss types from dairy cow milk to blue cheeses, chevre and feta from goat and sheep milk.

Trail members' cheeses are available at their farms, local shops, farm markets and several wineries and restaurants throughout the region. Visitors are welcome at many of the member farms. They advise, however, that you call ahead because, as working farms, hours of operation vary from farm to farm and season to season.

The cheese trail farmers remind visitors that most of the farms have dirt driveways and, depending on the weather, may have mud or dust. They suggest that visitors come to the farms in comfortable footwear (not high heels) and jeans or slacks.

Trail representatives also suggest that you not try to do the whole trail in one day. Go to the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance website, look at the map (which you can download) and plan your route by grouping three or four creameries together. Go to:

flcheesetrail.com 5th Annual

2016 FINGER LAKES CHEESE FESTIVAL July 23, 10am - 5pm Sunset View Creamery, 4970 County Rd 14, Odessa ENJOY a day of family fun presented by Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance’s members at the Sunset Creamery just outside of Watkins Glen. Think of it as a “big summer family meets a farm market” where you can taste all of the Alliance’s cheeses in one place, along with plenty of local treats, wine pairings, seminars, games for kids, and beverages. Admission is $5 per adult in advance ($6.27 with service charge) or $8 at gate, kids under 12 free. Each seminar will seat 120 people, and cost just $2 a person, per seminar. First come, first seated. Tickets are on sale 1 hour in advance of each seminar.

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Finger LAkes Cheese ALLiAnCe FArms: Farrms with year-round hours:

1. ENGELbERT FARmS 182 Sunnyside Rd., Nichols 607-699-3775 2. muRANdA CHEESE COmPANY 3075 State Route 96 South, Waterloo 315-539-1103 3. PARuLSKI FARmS 7438 County Route 113, Bath (607) 769-7062 4. SHTAYbuRNE FARm 2909 Chase Rd., Rock Stream 315-270-2249 5. SIdE HILL ACRES GOAT FARm 79 Spencer Road, Candor 607-659-4121

Farms with irregular-seasonal hours

1. FINGER LAKES dExTER CREAmERY 1853 Black Rock Rd., King Ferry 315-364-3581 2. SuNSET VIEW CREAmERY 4970 County Rd. 14, Odessa 607-594-2095

Farms with irregular visiting hours (No unscheduled visits) 1. 4 TIN FISH FARm 1603 River Rd, Port Byron 315-664-0124

Open during select Open Houses 2. CROSSWINdS FARm & CREAmERY 6762 Log City Road, Ovid 607-327-0364

Self-serve cheese cooler on premises, available dawn to dusk 3. HEAVEN SCENT FARm 6167 Moose Hill Road, Dansville 607-382-8442

Seasonal Roadstand open June-October at: Stoney Acres Farm 7499 State Route 415 Bath, NY

Farm Store currently under construction 4. KENTON'S CHEESE CO. 5939 Burr Road, Trumansburg 607-592-0746

Open to visits only during select Open Houses 5. TumINO CHEESE CO. 815 Lake Road, King Ferry 315-246-3364

This is a mailing address only; the cheeses are available at King Ferry Winery and Fox Run Vineyards

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Finger Lakes Beer Trail More than 45 locations on the Finger Lakes Beer Trail showcase the area’s microbreweries and beer pubs.

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he Finger Lakes Beer Trail promotes the growing craft brewing industry in the Finger Lakes and surrounding regions, showcasing the area’s microbreweries and brew pubs. Comprised of more than 45 locations, the Finger Lakes Beer Trail spans roughly 200 miles across the central part of New York State from Rochester to Syracuse and down into Corning, Elmira, and Binghamton.

Keep in mind that most breweries with tasting rooms charge a small fee for tastings (usually $3-$5). Most brew pubs offer tasting flights for purchase, but some only serve pints. Also, please remember to drive responsibly and use a designated driver. Better yet, leave the driving to somebody else and take a limo, town car, or even a stretch Hummer. Many locations require reservations for large groups of 6 or more.

For more information, including a printable copy of the trail map and detailed day trip itineraries, go to

fingerlakesbeertrail.com Some of the Finger Lakes Beer Trail's suggested itineraries include: seneCA LAke LOOP: This 6 ½ hour itinerary takes you to 9 breweries located around scenic Seneca Lake. It is set up to start and end in Geneva, but you can customize to your needs and enter the loop at any point you wish. seneCA-keUkA LOOP: Spend the day driving through the picturesque scenery of Seneca and Keuka Lakes with this 8 hour itinerary which takes you to 10 breweries along the way. It is designed to start and end in Geneva, but you can enter the loop in Hammondsport, Watkins Glen, or any other point of your choice. iThACA-COrTLAnD-BinghAmTOn LOOP: This full day itinerary takes you to 10 breweries along the rolling hills of rural Upstate New York. Designed to start in Ithaca, this itinerary can be easily modified to start in either Cortland or Binghamton instead. iThACA AreA: Looking to spend a craft-beer filled day in the Ithaca area? Then this itinerary is for you! With stops at 6 breweries, you’ll be sure to end the day happy. i-81 COrriDOr (sYrACUse-COrTLAnD-BinghAmTOn): This 6 hour itinerary takes you to 8 breweries along the I-81 Corridor spanning from Syracuse to Cortland to Binghamton.

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getting there is half the fun! eXPerienCe! The Finger LAkes 501 Warren Road, Ithaca.

607-233-4818; experiencefingerlakes.com Based out of Ithaca, Experience! Is a fullservice concierge to the region. They offer a number of guided tours throughout the Finger Lakes region and can also design a custom tour matching your interests, with personalized itineraries that allow you to make the most of your excursion. Standard tours allow a maximum of 12 guests.

Finger LAkes LimOUsine & COACh 237 Lyons Road, Geneva. 315-789-7272; fingerlakeslimo.com Serving The Finger Lakes Since 1991, Finger Lakes Limousine & Coach offers corporate sedans, vans, limousines, limo coaches and motor coaches. The company's chauffeur guides are very knowledgeable about what the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

FiTZgerALD BrOThers TrAnsPOrTATiOn 315-828-6289 (Geneva); fitzlimo.com FitzLimo is a family-owned and operated "green" company offering service to any U.S. destination. They have vehicles to accomodate any size group, offering a selection of corporate sedans, SUVs, limousines, party buses, limousine buses, trolleys and touring coaches. Their chauffeurs are professional, friendly and are familiar with all local areas, as well as regional destinations throughout New York.

QUALiTY Wine AnD Beer TOUrs 588-455-8294; 877-424-7004 (toll free; reservations) qualitywinetours.com Based out of Penn Yan, Quality Wine and Beer Tours offers a scenic, fun, and tasteful Beer Tour along Keuka and Seneca Lakes. The tour includes stops at five breweries including Keuka Brewing Company, Finger Lakes Beer Company, Miles Craft Ales, Wagner Valley Brewing Company, and Naked Dove Brewing Company.

All offer tastings and growlers, and some offer tours of their brewery. Their fleet includes luxury sedans, limousines, and luxury passenger vans.

They also provide 7-day-a-week guided winery tours, including Seneca Lake Winery Tours, Keuka Lake Winery Tours, Cayuga Lake Winery Tours and Canandaigua Lake Winery Tours.

Source: FingerLakesBeerTrail.com

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Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail Satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of treats, from honey and maple syrup to chocolate, jams and pastries.

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he Finger Lakes Sweet Treat Trail takes you to 27 different stops for locally produced baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup and more. Many are located along the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. The Cayuga Tourism Office offers a map and guide to all of them. Go to:

tourcayuga.com or call 800-499-9615 Here are a few sample stops to prime your sweet tooth. Call locations in advance, as many stops will have hours that vary with the season.

Bee ATTiTUDes hOneY. 646-708-3443.

3711 E. Genesee St. Road, Auburn. beeattitudeshoney.com. Beekeeper Stephanie Williams handcrafts every step of her honey products.

Granola, biscotti and 'untouched' honey, and lavender products are available.

giAnCAreLLi BrOThers. 315-626-2830; 10252 Shortcut Road, Weedsport; giancarelliwinery.com. A farm, farmstand, store, Upick and winery featuring fruit pies, fruit wines, jams and jellies.

The LAke hOUse sWeeTerY. 315-889-5443; 147 Cayuga Street, Union Springs; thelakehousesweetery.com.

The Lakehouse Sweetery’s layered cakes, Italian cookies, muffins and pies taste just like the ones that mom used to make. mAn in The mOOn BAkeshOP & CAFe. 982 State Route 34B, King Ferry. 607-227-6863; maninthemooncheesecake.com. Cheesecake is the specialty here, with more than 15 flavors, from classic to chocolate bacon. neW hOPe miLLs sTOre. 315-252-2676; 181 York St., Auburn. newhopemills.com. A year-round store featuring pure maple syrup, baking mixes, jams, jellies, preserves and spreads.

The PrODUCe PLACe. 315-889-5443; 293 Cayuga Street, Union Springs, theproduceplace.net. Look for Mary’s homemade pies, Tom’s cookies plus quick breads, muffins, rice custard, focaccia, cinnamon rolls and more sweet treats. The Produce Place is also offers a garden center, a deli, and a gift shop.

BeT The FArm. 315-294-5643.

381 Main Street, Aurora. betthefarmny.com; Everything from dessert wines to maple syrup, jam, jellies, chocolates and more.

Tea time in the Finger Lakes Only the fourth of its kind in the United States and the only one in the northeast, the Finger Lakes Tea Company is creating a new tasting experience for culinary connoisseurs.

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he Finger Lakes is known for its adventures in wine and local food production and now there are new pioneers in the region. Mark and Lily Lin from Qingtian Zhejiang Province in China, an area known for tea for centuries, now live in Seneca Falls.

They brought their love of tea and its culture with them and have worked diligently to bring it to life in the Finger Lakes.

First, the Lins invested in 30 acres of land and an 8,000 square foot showroom on Route 318 in Waterloo across from the Waterloo Premium Outlet Mall. Then, after working with Cornell University and the Cornell Cooperative Extension to figure out how best to actually grow their own tea in New York’s challenging climate, they planted 55,000 tea plants. The tea variety the company planted is called Mao Feng. The name means “hairy mountain,” and it’s descriptive: Small hairs cover leaves that resemble mountain peaks. In addition, the Lins have planted Asian Pear trees, commonly known as apple pears, and they plan to feature the fruit along with their teas.

Finger Lakes Tea Company serves Chinese teas in its tasting room and traditional Chinese fare in its Dim Sum Cafe. Currently, Finger Lakes Tea Company offers 70 teas and tea combinations. Several types of Red, Black, White, Green, Oolong and Ripe teas and 27 types of flower (scented) teas are offered. All of the tea leaves are imported from the family’s farm in China. The gift shop offers fine porcelain imported china tea cups and tea pots, along with locally made Honey Tea soap & other tea gifts.

A tea tasting of three teas costs $2 and a pot of tea is $2 per person. Finger Lakes Tea Company is located on Route 381 across from the Waterloo Outlets. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. For more information, visit fingerlakestea.com or call 844-358-2888.

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The TasTe of summer:

Pick your own fresh, sweet strawberries Cortland County Strawberry season typically begins in June and can last through mid-July.

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ather the family and make it an adventure to pick fresh strawberries and savor the first unforgettable taste of summer.

U-Pick farms, big and small, are plentiful in the Finger Lakes region. Pop a few berries in your mouth and remind your children that food begins its path to your refrigerator long before it gets to the grocery store. When you get home, find your recipes for pies and preserves, or get ready to simply enjoy a perfect bowl of strawberries and cream. It will all taste even better because you picked the fruit.

Strawberry season typically begins in June and can last through mid-July. Raspberries take their turn in July, blueberries in August. Growers suggest you call ahead to find out which fruits are at peak. Following are several U-pick locations in the Finger Lakes.

Visit ediblefingerlakes.com for a comprehensive list of local berry growers.

Cayuga County bIbbENS FARmS, INC. 3282 E Brutus Road (Route 31B), Weedsport 315-834-6500 Season: June-Sept – open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Oct: open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Crops: Strawberries, pumpkins GRISAmORE FARmS Goose Street Road, Locke 315- 497-1347; Grisamorefarms.com Season: May-Oct – 8 a.m. to 7 -p.m., MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Crops: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, sweet & sour cherries, raspberries, currants, winter squash, pumpkins PINE HILL bERRY PATCH 2333 Turnpike Road, Auburn; (315) 252-9086 Season: Jun-Sep: call for availability. Crops: Strawberries SG & S FARmS Giancarelli brothers Winery, 10252 Shortcut Road, Weedsport; 315-626-2830. Season: Jan-Sep: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Well-behaved children welcome.”

Crops: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and elderberries,

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CObbLESTONE VALLEY FARmS 2023 Preble Road, Preble; 607-749-4032; cvfarm@twcny.rr.com; cobblestonevalley.com.

Season: June-July–8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Crops: Certified organic June-bearing strawberries HALL’S HILL bLuEbERRY FARm 2110 Tower Road, Cortland; 607-753-0712; hallshill@usadatanet.net. Season: Jul-Sep: Daily, daylight hours. Crops: Blueberries.

VALLEY VIEW FARm 7489 Ripley Hill Road, Homer; 607-749-3424.

Season: Jun-Jul: call for availability. Crops: Strawberries

Onondaga County CASEY’S u-PICK 1136 Berry Road, Apulia Station; 315-683-5674; bill5308@aol.com. Season: Jun-Sep: call or email ahead. Crops: Berries.

CHuCK HAFNER’S FARmERS mARKET 5169 W. Taft Road, North Syracuse; 315-4582231; chuckhafner.com. Season: June-July call for availability. Crops: Strawberries.

Seneca County CASSIm FARm Waterloo; (315) 539-2951. Season: May-Oct.: call for availability. Crops: Berries CObbLESTONE FARmS 5102 Route 89, Romulus; 315-549-2505.

Season: July-Sept.: Daily, call for availability. Crops: Cherries (sweet & sour), peaches, red raspberries, grapes.

SHuSTER’S STRAWbERRIES 1883 Route 89, Seneca Falls; 315-568 2978.

Season: June-Sep: call for availability.

Crops: Strawberries, blueberries

Tompkins County ALLISON’S ACRES 5150 Cold Spring Road, Trumansburg; 607-3876010. Season: Mid June-early July – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; call ahead for fruit availability. Crops: Strawberries u-PICK bERRY @ ECOVILLAGE 220 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca. Season: Jun-Sep, call for availability. Crops: chemical-free strawberries, red raspberries (summer & fall), black raspberries, blackberries, some annual specialty fruits.

FINGER LAKES REGIONAL & WINE TRAIL SPECIAL EVENTS Summer 2016 June 10-12: Seneca Wine Trail’s “Smokin’ Summer Kick Off.” Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate summer with the fantastic wines that pair with grilled and summertime foods. Start your summer season off with this funfilled wine and food pairing weekend.

Check in at your chosen starting winery, pick up your ticket and gift item, then enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake during this 2-1/2 day event.

Go to the website for ticket information: www.senecalakewine.com June 11-12, June 25-26: Keuka Lake Wine Trail Fire It up!@ bbQ Weekend. SaturdaySunday, 10am-5pm. Taste delicious barbeque and grilled foods prepared with local sauces, rubs, and marinades. From Riesling to Cabernet Franc, discover how well cool climate wines pair with mouth-watering barbecue and summer side dishes. Visit all eight wineries and you’ll be entered to win a grill. For ticket information, go to: www.keukalakewinetrail.com June 18: 2016 Southern Tier Craft beer and bbQ Festival. Summer Stage at Tags, 3037 State Route 352, Big Flats. 2 – 10 p.m. The Festival features a Brewers Exhibition and Tasting, amateur BBQ cook-off, live entertainment, arts & crafts vendors. (800) 650-8247; https://www.facebook.com/STCBBBQ/ July 15-16: Finger Lakes Wine Festival presented by Yancy’s Fancy New York Artisan Cheese. Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers the largest showcase of wines produced in New York State with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, live music, culinary classes and cooking demonstrations. Flwinefest.com July 31: Summer Sips & Sounds: Wine and music Fest. Long Acre Farms, Macedon. Noon-5p.m. Join the members of the Lake Ontario Wine Trail at Long Acre Farms in Macedon, NY for a summer tasting event featuring wine, spirits, ciders, local products from around Wayne County, great “farm fresh” food and live music. Admission: $15 adults. www.lakeontariowinetrail.com

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Finger Lakes Wineries & Wine Trails TripAdvisor recently named the Finger Lakes the #4 wine destination in the United States

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ore than 100 wineries dot the shorelines of Cayuga, Seneca, Keuka and Canandaigua lakes. Skaneateles does not have a wine trail but it does have Anyela's Vineyard on West Lake Road with beautiful views of the lake. Each winery has its own style and specialty, everything from converted barns to sparkling new buildings, plus every variety of grape and vintage. The region is especially known for its award-winning Rieslings and ice wines.

Tasting rooms abound and some wineries also have restaurants on site and picnic areas you can enjoy. Some offer summer music series and special events. Winery lakeviews are beautiful.

So much to experience, where to begin? The Finger Lakes wineries have created trails around each lake. Visit the wine trail websites for details about the wineries, special events, downloadable maps and information about restaurants and lodging. You can also write to or call the trails’ offices and request that they send you their wine trail brochures. Now, plan your itinerary and you'll be on your way.

CAnAnDAigUA LAke Wine TrAiL Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, 25 Gotham St., Canandaigua; 585-223-4210; canandaiguawinetrail.com. A scenic, 41-mile trail overlooking Canandaigua Lake, with 7 wineries and 4 breweries, tasting centers, restaurants, shops and more. The outstanding New York Wine & Culinary Institute is located in Canandaigua.

CAYUgA Wine TrAiL 2770 County Road 128, Romulus; 800-684-521; cayugawinetrail.com.

The Cayuga Wine Trail is the oldest wine trail in the Finger Lakes. In addition to its 17 participating wineries, it now boasts a cidery, a meadery and 4 distilleries.

seneCA LAke WinerY AssOCiATiOn 2 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 877-536-2717; senecalakewine.com. Seneca Lake Wine Trail is home to more than 35 member wineries, as well as 2 breweries, a distillery, a meadery and 2 cider producers.

keUkA Wine TrAiL 237 State Route 14 A, Penn Yan; 800-440-4898; 315-536-7488; keukawinetrail.com. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. You will find 8 wineries. Take some time to enjoy waterfront dining paired with cool-climate wines.

LAke OnTAriO Wine TrAiL lakeontariowinetrail.com. Winding along 100 miles of Lake Ontario’s scenic shoreline, this trail offers 7 wineries, plus mead, gourmet nonalcoholic juices, award-winning grape and other fruit wines.

A Unique Finger Lakes Winery

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Hours: 12 - 5 Every Day

Extended summer hours (July and August) Please call the vineyard or check our website.

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Tips for Winery etiquette & Tasting Technique

Remember this acronym for a basic tasting technique.

CAT: Color, Aroma, Taste.

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ine tasting. The concept doesn’t sound so hard, but if you are wondering why everyone at the winery is soberly swirling their glasses around and reaching for the spittoon, while you’re feeling positively slushy, you may need a crash course in how to properly taste wine. Here’s how to maximize your winery time without feeling foolish.

CALL TAsTing rOOms BeFOre YOU gO Although it may be fun and spontaneous just to stroll into a tasting room on a whim, it is a better idea to call ahead and reserve a time with the winery of your choice. This way you can have the staff’s full attention — and avoid drawing their aggravation by showing up unannounced with a huge party. You and your friends will have more fun with a scheduled tour or a pri-

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vate tasting as well.

Speaking of tours, it’s a good idea to break up your day of tasting with other activities.

Although wineries will usually only pour one ounce at a time for tastings, it can add up quickly. Pace yourself by spacing out your tasting times with snacks and sightseeing. Don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated — with water, not wine. Make sure you have a designated driver in your party in case you overindulge.

CAT: BAsiC TAsTing TeChniQUe How can you evaluate your wine? CAT for a basic tasting technique. It stands for color, aroma and taste.

COLOr: Hold your glass up to the light, or gently tilt your glass over a white surface so you can see how the wine’s color thins out. The variety of grape and age of the wine contribute to opacity and hue. Reds vary from purplish to scarlet and become clearer or more brown as they age.

Whites can have an amber or greenish tinge, which becomes darker over the years.

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Savor the Finger Lakes: Wineries 2015 Governor’s Cup Winner

Happy Hour & FREE Live Music Weekly visit VentosaVineyards.com for special events & musical guests

Sip award winning wines overlooking estate vineyards & Seneca Lake Enjoy lunch in a warm, relaxing atmosphere

315.719.0000 3440 Rt. 96A Geneva, NY

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ArOmA: First you must aerate the wine to release its bouquet, or scent. Hold your glass on a table and swirl it a few times by the stem as if you were tracing a circle on the table with the bottom of your glass. Then, don’t be afraid to stick your sniffer right in the glass to get a whiff of the wine. Is the aroma herbal, fruity, nutty, earthy, floral or spicy?

TAsTe: It’s a good idea to taste wine in order of color from white to robust red, saving sweet wines for last so your taste buds won’t be overwhelmed. You will want to take a few sips of wine to experience all aspects of its flavor and texture. Compare it to milk in terms of body (volume) and weight: is it heavy like cream or light like skim milk?

As for the flavor, how does it rate in sweetness or acidity? Pay attention to the tannic quality — tannins preserve wine and may give it a bitter, overbrewed-tea taste. Swish the wine around your mouth to get a feel for the different flavor notes. A long, pleasant finish, or aftertaste, is a good sign.

If you’re afraid you’ll overindulge, wineries have spittoons, so you can simply spit out your mouthful of wine instead of actually imbibing it, or you can discreetly spit into a paper cup and pour it out when you’re done.

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315-549-8702 Mon.-Sat. 10-6:30pm Sun. 12-6:30pm

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Auburn United Methodist Church 99 South Street, Auburn, NY (315) 532-5823 Come Enjoy an Uplifting Pastor: Rev. Richelle Goff Time of Praise Regular Services - 10am (September-June) and Worship Summer Garden Services - 9am (July-Labor Day) Every During the summer we worship outside in the garden Sunday! surrounded by God’s creation. All are welcome! www.auburnunitedmethodist.org ~ auburnumc99@gmail.com

Saint Ann’s Catholic Church Rt. 38B & Twelve Corners Rd. • 252-7271

Sunday Mass 9:00am July 24th 11:00am Bazaar & Barbecue

Geneva 1st United Methodist Church 340 Main Street, Geneva 315.789.6550 Summer Services - Sundays 9:30 a.m. June 26th-Sept. 4th Rev. Tae Kun Kim, Pastor www.1stumc.wix.com/genevany

LEDYARD METHODIST CHURCH 1609 Route 34B (Between Poplar Ridge & King Ferry)

Our Famous Turkey Dinners!

2nd Sunday, June-October Begin at noon; take-outs available.

Contact: Meta Riester, (315) 283-1662

GENoA UNITED CHURCH OF GENOA...JOIN US! Worship Service...Sundays at 10am

Junior Church...Sunday mornings (September to June) Food Pantry...every 3rd Saturday of the month 9am-10:30am (Open to anyone in the Southern Cayuga School District.)

Cancer Support Group...once a month at 6:30pm at Genoa Church (Contact Fran Sampson at (315) 730-0154 for specific dates.)

Ladies’ Bible Study...Wednesdays at 9:30am Vacation Bible School...August (Check us on Facebook) ~Facebook: Friends of the United Church of Genoa~

10070 Route 90 in Genoa, New York 13071 • (315) 497-9127

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

90 Melrose Road, Auburn

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Saturday – 4:30pm Sunday – 7:30am & 10:30am Monday - Friday – 8:30am (except when we have a funeral)

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Houses of Worship

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UNIoN SprINGS GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Invites you to attend Mass at any of our area churches: Saturday 5:00 p.m. St. Michael’s, Rt. 90, Union Springs Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Patrick’s, Grove St., Moravia 12:15 p.m. St. Patrick’s, Rt. 90, Aurora & 9:00 a.m. March 27 to October 31 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of the Lake, Rt. 90, King Ferry email: gscc@dor.org • www.thegoodshepherd.cc

WAtErLoo Waterloo United Methodist Church 21 E. Williams St., Waterloo, NY 13165 Summer Service 9:30 a.m.

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Auburn

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Auburn Quick TAke “HisTory’s HomeTown:” • Cayuga Art & History Museum and Case Research Lab • Fort Hill Cemetery • Harriet Tubman Home • Seward House Historic Museum • Ward. W. O’Hara Agricultural & Living History Museum • Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center • Falcon Park: Auburn Doubledays Class A Baseball • Frozen Ocean Motocross Park • Bass Pro Shops • Hollywood Restaurant • Restaurant at Elderberry Pond • Kosta's Bar & Grill owAsco LAke: • Emerson Park • Merry-Go-Round Theater • Owasco Marine speciAL evenTs: • Owasco Lake 4th of July Fireworks • Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival • Bon Ton Roulet Bike Trek • The Great Race • Tomatofest/Sept. 9 & 10 neArby: • Cayuga Lake • Cayuga Lake State Park • Dickman Farms • Montezuma Wildlife Reserve • Skaneateles • Syracuse more informATion: • tourcayuga.com • Tourist information site at Finger Lakes Mall • historyshometown.org • auburncayugafreedomtrail.com

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Auburn: "History's Hometown"

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ocated in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region, Auburn is rich in culture, arts and history, offering a diverse array of museums, historic sites and national landmarks. It is known as “History’s Hometown,” where you can visit iconic 19th century landmarks, such as the Harriet Tubman Home and the William Seward House. As you drive through the city you will see many beautiful 19th century homes and buildings. Auburn’s South Street is on the National Historic Register. Auburn’s history is matched by today's restaurants, shopping and arts events.

The city is home to the Auburn Doubledays, a professional minor league baseball team, and to the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, a showcase of musical theatre from on, off and beyond Broadway throughout the summer and early fall. Take in contemporary art at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center. Visit Emerson Park and Owasco Marine on Owasco Lake and cool off with a swim, walk along the shoreline, rent a boat and cruise the lake.

The Auburn connection: Seward and Lincoln

William Seward moved to Auburn in 1823 to work for his future father-in-law, Judge Elijah Miller. He married Frances Miller in 1824 and had five children with her. Seward entered politics and was elected governor of New York from 1839 to 1842. He became a U.S. senator for New York state in 1849, where he made a name for himself as an abolitionist politician.

When Abraham Lincoln selected William Seward as his Secretary of State, things started off rather awkwardly. Seward had lost the Republican nomination for president to Lincoln, and was bitter about losing to the “little Illinois lawyer,” as he once referred to Lincoln. The night before the president’s inauguration in 1861, Seward attempted to tender his resignation, but Lincoln would not hear of it. In spite of this rough beginning, Lincoln and Seward became a powerful political team.

Lincoln expanded Seward’s responsibilities as Secretary of State, allowing him much say not only in foreign matters but also domestic issues, which drew the ire and jealousy of their fellow politicians.

Seward was not afraid to speak his mind and disagree with the president. They grew even closer through near-daily conferences, as Seward lived next door to the White House. The men who were once enemies had become fast friends.

Assassination attempt: Seward suffered a carriage accident in April 1865, but something much worse happened just a few days later. John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, hatched a plan to assassinate Lincoln and other prominent politicians. On April 14, while Booth shot Lincoln at Ford’s Theater, Booth’s associate, Lewis Powell, entered the Seward home under the guise of a medicine delivery. He then attacked Seward’s family and caregivers, bludgeoning Seward’s son, Frederick, which put him in a coma. Powell managed to attack Seward and slashed his face and neck with a knife. Thankfully, the splint for Seward’s broken jaw from an earlier carriage accident deflected the blows and he only suffered minor injuries. Powell was later caught and executed. Seward made a full

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Auburn Cayuga County recovery and continued on as Andrew Johnson’s secretary of state. He secured the Alaska Purchase in 1867 and his stature as a historical figure continues to inspire Auburn to this day. This vivid chapter of American history comes to life as you visit the Seward’s elegant home at 33 South Street, Auburn.

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Auburn Attractions Auburn Doubledays

130 N. Division St., Auburn 315- 255-2489; auburndoubledays.com A Class A baseball team affiliated with the Washington Nationals, the Doubledays swing into action at Leo Pinckney Field at Falcon Park.

The team is named after Abner Doubleday who spent some of his life in Auburn and is credited with inventing the game of baseball. Visit the website for a complete schedule and ticket information.

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Auburn Cayuga County Cayuga Museum of History and Art and the Case Research Lab

203 Genesee St., Auburn; 315-253-8051; cayugamuseum.org Talking movies were born here! Visit the birthplace of talking movies and explore the history of Cayuga county. Rotating and permanent exhibits in the museum’s 1836 Greek revival mansion celebrate the people, events and industries that made this area what it is today. The Case Research Laboratory sits immediately behind the mansion. It was here, in the 1920s, that Theodore Case invented the first commercially successful system of recording sound on film. The Lab Museum exhibits the working spaces of the darkroom, chemistry lab, and recording studio, the first sound camera, experimental recording equipment; and a history of the commercialization of sound film. Open noon-5pm, Tues.-Sun., closed Mon. and major holidays. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Emerson Park

6914 E. Lake Road, Auburn 315-253-5611; parks@cayugacounty.com Picnicking, swimming, boating, sport fishing, playgrounds, disc golf, theatre, concerts and history are among the many attractions you will find at Emerson Park on the north shore of beautiful Owasco Lake. Look for boat launch areas, a monitored swimming beach, a baseball field, a canal with walking paths on either side and picnic facilities. An 18-hole disc golf course offers three sets of tees for

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professionals, amateurs and recreational players. The park is also home to the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum and Emerson Park Pavilion. The pavilion can be reserved for picnics and events. During the summer, the park has a full calendar of events (check the website for schedule) such as the Finger Lakes Car Show and The Great Race Triathlon. The park is open dawn until dusk; the beach is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking: $2 fee per car.

To rent kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards go to Owasco Paddles at www.owascopaddles.com.

Fort Hill Cemetery

19 Fort St., Auburn; 315-253-8132; forthillcemetary.net Fort Hill Cemetary is the final resting place for some of the Finger Lakes’ most famous residents, including William Seward, Theodore Case and Harriet Tubman, but that is only part of this sacred ground's history. It served as a fortified defense structure for 16th century area Native Americans. The 83-acre cemetery, established in 1851, also features an early Owasco fortification, a 19th century gateway and chapel, a monument to orator Chief Logan and more. Office hours: 9am-1pm, Mon.-Fri. A free walking tour guide is available at the cemetary office or as a downloadable pdf on the website.

Frozen Ocean Motocross Park

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Auburn Cayuga County pad, stadium cross track and night track for motocross racing, arenacross cart racing and kart racing. Occasional CNYMA District 3, WNY Racing and MX sanctioned races are held here, plus night racing on various Fri. and Sat. nights. Wed. practices take place from 4pm to dusk. Lessons are available. Call or visit the website for schedule and admission details.

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Harriet Tubman

Famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman freed more than 300 slaves on her 19 trips to the South over an 11-year period. During the Civil War, she served the Union Army as a nurse, scout and spy. Tubman, who herself escaped from slavery in 1849, settled in Auburn after the Civil War and operated a home for aged and indigent blacks. The Harriet Tubman Home preserves the legacy of “The Moses of Her People” in the place where she lived and died in freedom. The site is located on 26 acres of land in Auburn, and is owned and operated by the AME Zion Church.

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In 2014, President Obama signed into law a measure that included a provision creating a National Historic Park at Harriet Tubman’s former homes here in Central New York and in Maryland. Scheduled for 2020,

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Emerson Park, 6877 E. Lake Road (Route 38A), Auburn Box Office: 315-255-1785 or (800) 457-8897; merry-go-round.com Known as “Broadway in the Finger Lakes,” Merry-Go-Round produces the Finger Lakes Musical Theater Festival and makes its home in Emerson Park’s historic carousel building overlooking Owasco Lake.

The 2016 lineup of shows opens with "Oklahoma" on June 1. Go to the website for schedule details and reservations.

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an image of Harriet Tubman will be placed on the U.S. $20 bill, the first women so-honored on American currency. Open: 10am - 4pm, Tues.– Fri.; 10am-3pm, Sat. Special events commemorating Harriet Tubman are held each year on Memorial Day Weekend.

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Open: 10am to 5pm., Tues - Sat.; 1 to 5pm, Sun.

Seward House Historic Museum 33 South St., Auburn; 315-2521283; sewardhouse.org A designated National Historic Landmark and recognized by the Civil War Trust, Seward House Museum was the home of William Henry Seward (1801-1872) and his family.

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Auburn Cayuga County politicians of nineteenth century America, served as a two-term governor of New York, a state and U.S. senator and secretary of state to Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. In 1867, Seward negotiated the American purchase of Alaska from Russia, dubbed by critics as “Seward’s Folly.”

Built in 1816, this beautiful estate is surrounded by two acres of lush gardens and trees. The elegant interior has been restored to its original beauty and features an unmatched collection of political and travel souvenirs, decorative arts and photographs that spans William Seward’s nearly forty-year political career.

Open: 10am-5pm, Tues.-Sat. Guided tours (the only way to access the museum) start on the hour. The last tour of the day begins at 4pm. Tour availability is subject to change; call in advance to check.

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Aurora

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AuRORA QuICk TAkE CAYuGA LAkE: • Beautiful shoreline along Route 90 National Scenic Byway • Long Point State Park AuRORA VILLAGE – WELLS COLLEGE HISTORIC DISTRICT / MAIN STREET • The Aurora Inn • The Fargo Bar & Grill • Dorie’s Bakery • Village Market MAcKeNzIe-cHIlDS Shop and courtyard

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Aurora: Stylish, historic, gracious Listed in Frommer’s “Most Charming Small Towns in New York State” (2013 edition)

• Morgan Opera House • Aurora Free Library • Glen Park, Main Building and other sites on Wells campus • Wells College Golf Course • Wells College Book Center • MacKenzie-Childs • Jane Morgan’s Little House • The Aurora Shoe Company • Only a Paper Moon Arts and Antiques SPECIAL EVENTS: • Aurora Fest • 50 Mile Garage Sale • MacKenzie-Childs Annual Summer Barn Sale NEARBY

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ome to Wells College, founded in 1868 by Henry Wells of Wells Fargo fame, Aurora is a charming town on the east shore of Cayuga Lake. The entire village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The village center today, anchored by the beautifully restored Aurora Inn, offers an interesting collection of shops and eateries, from fine dining at the Inn to pub fare at the popular Fargo Bar & Grill, plus an ice cream parlor, a pizza restaurant and a village market. You will also find Jane Morgan’s Little House filled with unique accessories and clothes, the Aurora Arts & Design Center and Bet The Farm, a regional wine shop and gourmet market.

Just outside of the village you will find: Cleveland’s Antiques, a favorite for both dealers and collectors; the unique Aurora Shoe Company; and the restored Victorian farm and workshops of MacKenzie-Childs, the well-known maker of hand-crafted tableware, home furnishings and accessories. King Ferry Winery in Kings Ferry and Heart and Hands Wine Company in Union Springs are also nearby. The Wells College Boathouse and dock across from the college on Cayuga Lake and Long Point Sate Park are great places to stop for a swim, sail or other water activities. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy biking along the Route 90 Scenic Byway and around the beautiful Wells College campus. Golfers can get their game on at the Wells College Golf Course, which is open to the public.

Stay for awhile and settle in for a spectacular sunset or sunrise. You will see why Aurora, originally settled by the Cayuga nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, was first called “Deawendote,” meaning “Village of the Constant Dawn”—a name echoed by early Anglo-American settlers who dubbed it “Aurora” after the goddess of the dawn.

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391 Main St., Aurora; 315-364-8888; innsofaurora.com The Aurora Inn was built in 1833 by Colonel E. B. Morgan, a native of Aurora and original investor in The New York Times. By the mid-19th century, Aurora had become a major stop on the Erie Canal for boats carrying agricultural products from area farmers to New York City. The Inn was a welcome resting place. Today the Inn offers fine dining, lovely guestrooms, views of Cayuga Lake and an impressive decor of fine art and appropriate antiques.

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Aurora

Cayuga County

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371 Main Street, Aurora; 315-364-5408; auroraartsanddesign.com Aurora Arts & Design Center features Alexander Millen's specialty antiques, art, jewelry, accessories and gifts; Artisans Collective, representing Finger Lakes artists; and the Trillium Gallery, featuring work by photographer, Jacqueline Conderacci. Downstairs, look for antique lighting treasures at Vintage Lighting.

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Long Point State Park

2063 Lake Road, Aurora 315-497-0130; nysparks.com/parks/170/details.aspx Situated on the east side of Cayuga Lake on a V-shaped spit of land extending out into the water, Long Point State Park is open year round and offers vacation rentals, four boat launches, a dock, picnic facilities, swimming area, restrooms and parking.

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3260 State Route 90, Aurora 315-364-6118; www.mackenzie-childs.com On a tranquil Victorian farm overlooking Cayuga Lake, MacKenzieChilds produces world-renowned majolica tableware and home furnishings. From plates to planters, teapots to tureens, MacKenzieChilds artisans handcraft pieces alive with color and whimsy. Take a stroll in the spectacular gardens and tour the Farmhouse, which showcases MacKenzie-Childs designs in a variety of traditional interiors. Daily-guided tours take you through 15 rooms on three floors, each one a design inspiration. The Courtly Check Courtyard is a lovely spot to rest, with several umbrella-covered tables surrounding a fountain. Light refreshments are available at the Information Center. Visiting the shop is a highlight. It displays the complete line of MacKenzie-Childs products. Open: 9:30am-6pm, daily. The biggest event at Mackenzie-Childs is the annual summer Barn Sale (call for the 2016 dates). People come from all over the country

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Partially designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1930, the 9-hole Wells College Golf Course overlooks Cayuga Lake and is open to the public. Rental carts, rental clubs and a driving range are also available. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call for available tee times and make a reservation: 315-364-8024.

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Have a Canandaigua Day Celebrating 200 Years...1816-2016!

Enjoy a day at our 50-acre estate! Stroll through our nine formal gardens. Marvel at exotic tropical plants in the greenhouse complex. Tour a 40-room Victorian mansion. Take part in the daily wine tastings at our Finger Lakes Wine Center and guided walking tours.

Please see website or call for calendar of special events.

MOVE THROUGH HISTORY THIS SUMMER TOUR the 1816 mansion, home to U.S. Postmaster General Gideon Granger and his family.

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VISIT the original 1822 Law Office.

WALK through barns to see 100+ antique carriages, sleighs, and more.

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP Open Daily May 1 - October 31 Hours: May 1 - October 31, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Extended Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-4922 • www.sonnenberg.org

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The Canandaigua Lady 2016 Cruise Times Lunch Cruise: 12-2pm Afternoon Excursion: 2:30-4pm Dinner Cruise: 6:30-8:30pm 5-7pm (Fall) Narrated Cruises available May-October by calling (585) 396-7350!

Northern Shoreline 205 Lakeshore Drive Canandaigua, NY 14424

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Canandaigua

ONTARIO COuNTy

CANANDAIGUA QUICk TAke CANANDAIGUA LAke: • Canandaigua Lady at Steamboat Landing • Canandaigua Pier • Kershaw Park • Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park • Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site • Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum • Ontario County Historical Museum • NY Wine and Culinary Institute • Canandaigua Wine Trail • Finger Lakes Wine Center at Sonnenberg Gardens • CMAC: Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center • Ontario Pathways Rail Trail • Roseland Water Park • Canandaigua Motor Sports Park SPeCIAL eveNTS: • Annual Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby/ June 4-5 • Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival / June 7-12 • Arts at the Garden / Aug. 20-21 • Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend / Aug. 5-7 • Sulphur Springs Festival /June 3-4 NeArby: • Phelps • Clifton Springs • Palmyra (Mormon Historical sites) More INforMATIoN: • www.canandaiguachamber.com • www.downtowncanandaigua.com • www.canandaiguawinetrail.com • www.phelpsny.com • www.cliftonsprings.org

The Chosen Place

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anandaigua Lake, the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes, was called “The Chosen Place” by the Native Americans. The city of Canandaigua is located at the lake’s northern shore and is a destination filled with many choices for interesting outings, including: beautiful gardens and historic sites; outdoor activities, from cruises on the lake to swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding and powerboating; large arts and crafts festivals; Finger Lakes wines, wineries and culinary treats; an old-fashioned Main Street, great for shopping, restaurants and monthly “Wine Walks.” Whether you're a couple looking for romance or a family wanting to get away together, you’ll find plenty to do in this relaxed summer haven.

Canandaigua Attractions Canandaigua Lady 205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua 585-396-7350; steamboatlandingonline.com A 19th century replica of a double-decked paddleboat operating from Steamboat Landing, “The Lady” is a proud successor to locally famous steamboats that operated on the Finger Lakes between 1820 and 1930.

The 60-ton Mississippi style paddlewheel’s nostalgic decor is accented with teak and oak woods, brass fixtures, draperies and carpeting that recall days of yesteryear. For details on excursions and lunch and dinner cruises, call or visit the website.

Canandaigua City Pier

HISTORIC BOATHOUSES at Canandaigua Pier.

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SONNENBERG GARDENS & MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE

Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua 585-396-5080 Take a walk on the pier or enjoy the beautiful lake view and picturesque boathouses from your car. Take some time to slow down and feel summer ‘s warmth and beauty.

Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park 620 South Main Street, Canadaigua 585-394-9420; http://parks.ny.gov/parks Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park is located in the City of Canandaigua on the north end. It offers a boat launch for powerboats and fishing access from May to midOctober. Patrons are encouraged to contact the park directly to confirm operating hours before traveling.

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Canandaigua Canandaigua Motor Sports Park 2820 County Road 10, Canandaigua 585-394-0961; canandaiguamotorsportspark.com Located on the Ontario County Fairgrounds and known to many as “Fastlands of the Finger Lakes,” Canandaigua Speedway’s popular half-mile track has operated under the DIRTcar sanction for the past 28 stock car racing seasons and has become one of the Finger Lakes’ “most revered ovals.” 2016 Divisions include: DIRT Big-Block Modifieds; Sportsmen; Pro Street Stock; Pure Stock; 305 Sprints; New Legend Sportsman. Call or visit the website for season schedule and admission prices.

CMAC: Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua 585-394-4400; www.cmacevents.com This state-of-the-art facility features 5,000 covered seats and lawn seating for up to 10,000 guests. Some of the concerts planned for summer 2016 include Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Bob Dylan, Yanni and more. Visit the website or call the Box Office at 585-758-5330 for schedules and ticket prices. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or order by phone through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum 295 N. Main St., Canandaigua; 585-394-1472 The Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum is a historic 1816 Federal mansion built by Gideon Granger, who served as postmaster general under President Thomas Jefferson. Granger Homestead transports visitors to the early 1800’s with period rooms and original pieces owned by four generations of Grangers, plus a beautifully maintained Victorian garden. The Carriage Museum has the largest collection of antique horse-drawn vehicles and farm implements in western New York. Tour season begins on May 31 with a free Open House. Summer tours take place from 1 to 5pm, Tues., Wed. and Sun.; and 11am to 5pm, Thur.-Sat. The last tour of each day begins at 4 pm.

Admission: $6, Adults; $5, Seniors, $2; Children K-12, Free.

Kershaw Park & Beach Lakeshore Dr., Canandaigua 585-396-5060; www.townofcanandaigua.org Just blocks from the downtown Canandaigua historic area, Kershaw Park offers public access to Canandaigua Lake with 9 acres of park land on the lake’s northern shore. Amenities include lakefront walkways, a beach area and bathhouse, small craft launch area, public dock equipped with a boat pump-out station, landscaping and shoreline protection, plus picnic pavilions and an open air gazebo.

Park hours are 6am to 11pm, May 1-Oct. 30. The beach area is open 10am to 9pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Daily admission to the beach area for non-residents of the City is $5 per adult, $2 per child ages 6-18 and no charge for children under 6. Non-resident season passes cost $60 per adult and $40 per child.

Ontario County Historical Museum 55 N. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-4975; ochs.org The Ontario County Historical Society is housed in a 1914 Georgian Revival style building. The museum offers three exhibit galleries, a meeting room for educational programs, a research library and a bookstore. A favorite in the museum is the Pioneer Kitchen exhibit.

Open 10am to 4:30pm, Tues.-Fri.; 11am to 3pm on Sat.; closed on Sun., Mon. and major holidays.

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New York Wine & Culinary Center 800 S. Main St., Canandaigua 585-394-7070; nywcc.com Open year-round, you can sample the best locally grown foods and New York state wines at the New York Wine and Culinary Center overlooking Cayuga Lake. Dine in the Upstairs Bistro; try a flight of NYS wine, beer or spirits in the Tasting Room; observe cooking demonstrations in the Educational Theater and check the website for the Center’s schedule of hands-on cooking classes and events; and browse the gift shop for a grand array of goodies.

Roseland Water Park 250 Eastern Boulevard, Canandaigua (across from Wegmans on Routes 5&20).

585-396-2000; www.roselandwaterpark.com Roseland Waterpark is the largest waterpark in the Finger Lakes Region with 56 acres of aquatic adventure for the entire family, featuring a wave pool, the splash factory for kids, the Mammoth Raft Ride, speed slides, Adventure River, tube slides and non-water attractions. Certified lifeguards, free parking, rental lockers, concessions, and plenty of deck space for relaxing make this a great spot to get cool on Canandaigua Lake. Call or visit the website for hours and admission prices.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua 585-394-4922; sonnenberg.org The historic Sonnenberg Mansion is the former home of NYC banking magnate, Frederic Ferris Thompson and his philanthropist wife, Mary Clark Thompson. Recognized as one of the country’s most magnificent arboretums, its 50 acres include nine formal gardens, representing many cultures and historic periods, including 12th-century Asia, 4th-century Rome and the French Renaissance., plus some of the oldest preserved greenhouses in the northeast and the 40 room Queen Anne style mansion built in 1887. A 20-acre arboretum of rare and exotic trees, plants and unique landscapes stretch across the grounds, while a Lord & Burnham wood-and-glass greenhouse complex of the Victorian period features varieties of orchids, succulents, tropical plants and flowers, as well as vegetables.

Besides touring the mansion, gardens, and greenhouse complex, you can also visit the site’s gift shop, cafe, and the Finger Lakes Wine Center for daily wine tastings. Summer hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Guided walking tours are available. Check the website for the gardens’ flower blooming schedule.

Admission is: Adults (18 – 59) $10, Seniors (60 +) or AAA Members (w/valid AAA member card) $9, Military personnel with Military ID, and Students (13 – 17, or college students with valid college ID)$5, Children 12 and under free.

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Clifton Springs & Phelps

ONTARIO COuNTy

Phelps Phelps Annual Sauerkraut Weekend

FOSTER COTTAGE

Clifton Springs

315-548-8900; www.phelpsny.com/ sauerkraut-festival This unique festival celebrates Phelp’s status as one of the world’s largest sauerkraut producers. Now more than 50 years since its inception, and almost 20 years since the demolition of the Seneca Sauerkraut Factory’s building, The festival is a village-wide four day event, which includes the Mustang Rally of the Finger Lakes at the Phelps Community Center, Arts in the Park in Methodist Memorial Park on Main Street, Public Market Place in the downtown area, events at the American Legion and of course carnival rides and community booths at the carnival site on Ontario St. The 2016 Sauerkraut Weekend takes place Aug. 5-7.

HOWE HOUSE MUSEUM: The rare twostory brick outhouse is located in the back of the 19th century Second Empire Style building.

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ver the years, thousands of visitors have come to Clifton Springs to seek the healing benefits of the sulphur springs that run through the village. Though the various therapies popularized here were based more often on spiritual beliefs than scientific facts, people like Dr. Henry Foster harnessed the power of the springs for use in his sanitarium in the late 1800s. The quaint atmosphere experienced here is typified by the Victorian-era architecture. Celebrate the town’s heritage at the annual Sulphur Springs Festival, scheduled this year for June 3 and 4, with the parade at 6pm on Saturday.

Foster Cottage Museum 9 E. Main St., Clifton Springs; 315-462-7394; fostercottage.org A visit to the Foster Cottage will introduce you to the history of Clifton Springs and its golden past. Constructed in 1854 as a social center for Dr. Henry Foster, the front section now serves as a museum for the Clifton Springs Historical Society. Learn about Foster’s sanitarium and its impact on the area, view old photographs of Clifton Springs and admire the home’s mostly original period construction. Museum hours are 10am to 4pm Wed., during the summer.

Your Floral Specialist

Main Street Arts 20 West Main St., Clifton Springs 315-462-0210; www.mainstreetgallery.com Housed in an historic building, Main Street gallery exhibits a wide range of contemporary fine art and craft work by regional and national artists. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11am to 7pm on Friday and Saturday; and is closed Sunday and Monday.

Phelps Community Historical Society Howe House Museum 66 Main Street Phelps, New York 14532 315-548-4940

Open: Wed., Thurs., Fri., 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. or by appointment E-mail: histsoc@wny.twcbc.com

Visit our website: www.Phelpsny.com

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315-462-7111 or visit our website:

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Corning

STEuBEN COuNTy

CorNING QUICk TAke • Corning Museum of Glass • The Rockwell Museum • The Gaffer District • Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes • Tiffany & Treasures Trail • Hands On Glass Studio • Stained Glass & Antiques • Vitrix Hot Glass Studio • Bottles & Corks • Mint Velvet Vintage • West End Gallery

The Crystal City Glass. Beautiful art. Practical technology. Elemental. Corning is home to magnificent glassworks and to the internationally known Corning Museum of Glass, a must-see on anyone’s Finger Lakes bucket list. You will also find glass and pottery studios, galleries, hands-on glass blowing opportunities, even a self-guided fine arts trail, “Tiffany and Treasures Trail,” that will take you to glass-related sites in Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes area.

Glass isn’t the only thing in Corning. In 2013, Rand McNally's list of best small towns in America named Corning the "Most Fun" town out of all the list's finalists. Corning’s historic downtown is also known for its exceptional shopping and beautifully restored buildings.

Called the “Gaffers’ District,” in honor of master glassblowers known as gaffers, an abundance of places to shop, plus studios, galleries, restaurants and the nearby Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Museum, offer a full itinerary of things to do.

• Fun Park • Park Avenue Sports Center • Ranger Outfitters/Day Adventures SPeCIAL eveNTS GlassFest/May 26-29 More INforMATIoN 607-936-6544; www.corningfingerlakes.com

Corning Attractions Corning Museum of Glass

One Museum Way, Corning 800-732-6845; CMOG.org Collections, demonstrations, hands-on activities and boutique shopping: Explore the world’s largest collection of glass.

More than 45,000 objects showcase 3,500 years of glassmaking history. See a tiny portrait of an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, beautiful Asian mosaics, large Tiffany stained glass windows, fanciful modernday sculptures—and nearly everything in between. Watch live, narrated glass demonstrations. See master glassmakers take gobs of molten glass and turn them into beautiful bowls, vases and more in a narrated Hot Glass Show of twirling, heat, sparks, and glassblowing.

More than 40 live demonstrations are offered each day (all included in the price of admission), including glassblowing, flameworking and even glass breaking. At daily “Make Your Own Glass” experiences, try the ancient art of glassworking. Projects exist for all ages.

Explore the science and technology of glass in the Museum’s award-winning, state-of-the-art, interactive Innovations Center. “Do It!” stations let everyone get hands-on with the science and technology of glass. The GlassMarket at The Corning Museum of Glass offers everything

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SEE STUNNING DISPlAyS of objects and art made from glass at the internationally reknown Corning Museum of Glass.

from jewelry, inexpensive holiday ornaments and gifts to handmade glass art, books and videos related to glass. Hours: Open daily year-round, 9am–5pm; Extended hours Memorial Day–Labor Day, 9a.m.–8 p.m. Admission: Adult admission $18, kids and teens 17 and under admitted free.

The Gaffer District

114 Pine St # 202, Corning 607-937-6292; www.gafferdistrict.com A gaffer is a master glassblower, so the name is quite a fitting designation for the historic district of America’s Crystal City. It is filled with more than a hundred shops, studios, galleries, and restaurants, as well as an abundance of unique and historic architecture, plus popular annual events like GlassFest held over Memorial Day Week-

end. Check out the “Buildings Alive! Historic & Architectural Walking Tour” on the Gaffer District website.

Hands-on Glass Studio

124 Crystal Lane, Corning 607-962-3044; toll free (866) 962-304; HandsOnGlass.com Whether you blow your own ornament or make a paperweight, you’ll cherish it and the memory of making it. Activities are available year-round by appointment for one person or any group size. Call to schedule. You’ll also find unique, affordably priced glass gifts made by studio artists.

Hours: Open year-round. Hands-on activities available by appointment. Cost range: $20 to $35 per activity. (Note: Items cool overnight and can be shipped if needed.)

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STEuBEN COuNTy Stained Glass Works & Antiques of Corning

Heritage village of the Southern finger Lakes

59 West Pulteney St., Corning 607-937-5281; www.heritagevillagesfl.org Step back into the history of daily life in 19th century. The museum, operated by the Corning-Painted Post Historical Society, is centered around the 1796 Benjamin Patterson Inn, an inn and tavern where some of the area’s earliest settlers stayed.

Other attractions have been added on the grounds around the Benjamin Patterson Inn, including an 1878 one-room schoolhouse, an 1850s log cabin and an 1870s blacksmith shop. There’s also a barn with agricultural equipment and an heirloom kitchen and herb garden. Workshops and special events are held throughout the year. A Welcome Center and General Store are located in the Inn. Hours: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. with a 1pm tour, Mon. – Sat.. All other tours are given by appointment. Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+), $2 for students (17 and under, or with a valid college ID); $14 family rate (two adults and two children). Call ahead to make sure a tour is available.

ON DISPlAy at the Rockwell Museum’s collection of Western and Native American Art.

(1864-1926), and the first floor to changing exhibits. Kids can dress up in old-time costumes in the “Kids’ West Play Area,” and also go on an “Art Hunt” through the galleries, and search for images in paintings and objects using clues provided. The Trading Post, the museums’s gift shop, sells everything from music and jewelry to stationery and pottery. Hours: Open daily year-round, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; extended hours Memorial Day–Labor Day, 9 a.m.–8.p.m. Admission: $8 Adults (20-54); $7 Adults (55 and over); $4 Students (w/ ID) & Local Resident (w/ ID); Free, Kids (19 & under) and Military (w/ ID.)

Mint velvet vintage Interiors & Antiques

77 West Market St., Corning 607-936-8707; VitrixHotGlass.com Watch as master glassworkers blow glass on site, and see their finished pieces for sale in the gallery. Hours: Apr. 1–Dec. 31, Mon.–Fri. 8am–8pm; Sat. 10am–8pm; Sun. 10am–5pm; January 1–March 31, Mon.–Fr.i 8am–6pm & Sat. 10am–6pm.

12 West Market St., Corning 607-936-2011; www.westendgallery.net This gallery features more than 50 artists in a variety of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink, graphite, wood, bronze, glass and more.

Hours: 10am – 5:30pm, Mon.-Fri.; 10am – 4pm, Sat.; Sunday by appointment.

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vitrix Hot Glass Studio

West end Gallery

24 E. Market St., Corning 607-425-7710; www.mintvelvet.com A multi-merchant retail boutique, Mint Velvet specializes in antique furniture with a twist, often recreating a one of a kind vintage item and making it new -- through painting, re-upholstering, or just a good cleaning. Find a wide range of industrial, mid-century modern, contemporary, traditional, Victorian, and primitive antique items, home accents and vintage clothing.

Hours: 11am to 6pm Mon. and Wed.-Sat.; 11am to 4pm Sun; closed Tues.

111 Cedar St., Corning 607-937-5386; rockwellmuseum.org Housed in the beautifully restored 19thcentury Old City Hall building, The Rockwell is a Smithsonian affiliate located just steps from Corning’s historic Market Street “Gaffers’ District.” Frommer’s describes it as “one of the best-designed small museums in the Northeast.” It showcases a diverse collection of Western and contemporary Native American Art on three floors. The top floor is dedicated to “cowboys and Indians, “ the second floor to art by Frederic Remington (1861-1909) and Charles M. “Charlie” Russell

85 East Market St., Corning 570-447-3656 or 607-936-3772; SGWCorning.com Stained Glass Works and Antiques offers a variety of antique stained glass windows and collectibles, as well as stained glass and supplies for artists. Classes in stained glass are also offered, including a beginner class and others in window building, lamp- shade building, jewelry box building, and one in glass mosaics. Owner and instructor, Joe Barlett, has been creating and teaching stained glass in Pennsylvania for 42 years, and in Corning for five years. Hours: Open year-round, Tues.– Thurs. 12–9pm; Fri. 9am–9pm, Sat. 9am– 5pm; Sun. 11:30am–4pm; Closed Mon.

TIFFANy WINDOWS on display at the Corning Museum of Glass

Tiffany & Treasures Trail

Corning & the Southern Finger Lakes Download the Tiffany & Treasures Trail Brochure at www.corningfingerlakes.com The Tiffany & Treasures Trail is a selfguided adventure in the fine arts treasures of yesterday and today, in Corning & the Southern Finger Lakes. Sites include working potters, glass artists, museums, and buildings completely designed by L.C. Tiffany. Shop, explore, create, and admire.

261 Baker St., Corning 607-346-3685; www.rangeroutfitters.com Ranger Outfitters carries quality outdoor gear along with “guides who know how to use the stuff.” Ranger Outfitters provides professional and affordable outdoor guides for the Finger Lake Trail and Adirondack regions of Upstate New York.

Guide services are available for day hikes, overnight hikes and camping, 3-day and 5-day adventure hikes and camping, fishing in the Finger Lakes and “customized adventures.” They also offer 1-day Outdoor Skills & Knowledge classes on map reading skills, GPS navigation and how to plan day or multiple day hiking adventures. Check the website or call for their schedule.

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Cortland & Homer

VISIT THE CORTlAND & HOMER CENTER GlOSSy SECTION ON PAGE C8.

CORTlANd COuNTy

CORTLAND & HOMER QUICK TAKES • SUNY Cortland (State University of New York) • Cortland Beer Company • Cortland Country Music Park and NYS Country Music Hall of Fame • Cortland Repertory Theater • Homer Center 4 the Arts • 1890 House Museum and Center for the Victorian Arts • Central New York Living History Center • Sugget House Museum, Gift Shop and Kellogg Memorial Library • Homer Historic District and Village Green • Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture SPECIAL EVENTS • St. Anthony’s Festival / June 11-12 • Cortland Arts & Wine Festival / Aug. 6 • National Brockway weekend & Truck Show / Aug. 13-14 • 4th of July annual reading on the Homer Green of the Declaration of Independence • Homer Summer Concerts on the Green NEARBY • Greek Peak Mountain Resort • Cayuga Lake Wineries • Cobblestone Valley Farm • Marathon Alpacas & Fiber Mill MORE INFORMATION • www.experiencecortland.org • www.cortland.org • www.homerny.org • www.landmarkhomer.org

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Cortland & Cortland County

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entrally located midway between Syracuse and Binghamton on Route I-81 in a beautiful natural setting at the intersection of the seven valleys in central New York sits the thriving city of Cortland. Just a short walk from the SUNY Cortland campus, the downtown business district retains its Victorian heritage. Nearby Homer retains a beautiful, relatively unspoiled 19th century downtown with a Village Green surrounded by historic homes and churches. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and a pleasant nine-stop walking tour is a great way to experience it.

Cortland Attractions

1890 House Museum and Center for the Victorian Arts 37 Tompkins St., Cortland; 607-756-7551; www. the1890house.org Built by successful wire manufacturer Chester F. Wickwire at the height of the “Gilded Age,” the 1890 House stands as the highlight of Cortland’s Historic District.

Much of the history of the Wickwire family and the mansion can be seen throughout the vast estate. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 30-room mansion features parquet floors, jewel-like stained glass windows, ornate decorative stenciling and oak and cherry woodwork. Discover each room decorated as it would have been in 1890 with many original Wickwire pieces. The landscaped grounds include a two-story carriage barn.

Hours: General admission hours 12/noon-4pm, Thurs.-Sat. 45-minute guided tours tours are available at 12/noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tours for groups of more than ten people are available by appointment. Call or visit the website for information on private group tours for 10 or more people. Admission: $8 Adult; $5, Student with ID and Seniors (62 & older); Children ten and younger, Free.

Cortland Beer Company

THE SUGGETT HOUSE MUSEUM

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16 Court St., Cortland; 607-662-4389; www.cortlandbeer.com “Celebrating craft brewing in the Finger Lakes,” the Cortland Beer Company’s Micro Brewery and Tap Room serves flights, drafts, and beer-to-go. Visit the tasting room where you can sample Cortland Beer’s home crafted beers and buy growlers and kegs. The tap room usually features live music on Friday nights. Call for hours.

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Cortland & Homer

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Cortland Country Music Park and New York State Country Music Hall of Fame

Homer

1824 State Route 13, Cortland 607-753-0377; cortlandmusicpark.com Known as the “Nashville of the Northeast,” Cortland County Music Park is home to the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, featuring memorabilia contributed by top country singers, including Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride and Kenny Rogers. Visitors can take in a show on the outdoor stage or enjoy bingo, line dancing, car shows and more. The park also features 106 campsites. Visit the website for events calendar.

hether your interests lie in shopping, history, the arts or just having some good old-fashioned fun, the village of Homer can accommodate any Finger Lakes vacation itinerary. Held this year on July 16, on the Village Green, Holiday in Homer is one of Cortland County’s oldest arts and crafts festivals.

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National Historic District Stroll through a self-guided tour of the Homer Village National Historic District. Beautiful historic homes showcase charming, well-preserved architecture, consisting of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and other styles, which enhance the beauty of this warm village.

The Village Green What really draws the community together is its old-fashioned Village Green. It is the hub for all sorts of summer goings-on, including: band concerts on Wednesday evenings (7-8pm), a farmers market held on Saturdays (9am-1pm, May 7-Oct. 29), and the 25th Annual Bluegrass on the Green (June 11, 12/noon - 6pm)

Homer Center for the Arts

Suggett House Museum, Gift Shop and Kellogg Memorial Research Library 25 Homer Ave., Cortland; 607-756-6071; cortlandhistory.com A treasure trove of beautifully curated objects fill this 1882 Italianate home. “The past comes to us in the ‘stuff’ left behind, the objects touched, used, and loved by those gone before us,” says the Suggett House website. “These things, these artifacts, are what is left to connect us to the past. The Suggett House Museum is both an artifact - the home of James Suggett - and an experience. Its collection tells stories.“ Explore the furniture styles, interior design and cultural heritage of Cortland County from 1825 to 1900 in its exhibit “At Home: Cortland County Interior Spaces, 1825-1900.” The military exhibit, “Hometown Heroes,” tells the stories of local veterans and displays items from the War of 1812, local regiments of the Civil War and military uniforms from other U.S. wars. The Kellogg Memorial Research Library boasts an extensive archival and genealogical collection. The complex also houses the Cortland County Historical Society. Hours: The museum and Research Center are open 1 to 5pm, Tues. – Sat. The Gift Shop is open 9:30am – 5pm, Tues.-Sat. and 1 – 5pm, Sat. Admission: Free for members and students; $8 for non-members.

Central New York Living History Center 4386 US Route 11, Cortland; 607-299-4185; www.cnylivinghistory.org The Living History Center houses three different museums: The Brockway Truck Preservation Association, Inc. , a permanent and rotating collection of antique Brockway Trucks, a company native to Cortland and Homer; The Homeville Museum, with American and local military and railroad history collections from the Civil War era to the present; and Tractors of Yesteryear, antique collections of tractors from the Central NY Tractor Club and antique agricultural equipment. Hours: 10am – 5pm, Tues. – Sat. Admission (includes all 3 museums): $10 Adults; $9 Seniors (65+) and AAA members; $5 Children 6-18; Free, Active Military and children 5 and under.

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The Center for the Arts was established in 2003 and offers a variety of classes in dance, music, visual arts and beer making. The Center for the Arts also presents community theater programs and concert series with nationally known and regional performers. The 21st annual public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence will take place on Monday, July 4th, at 10am at the Center for the Arts. All are invited.

Cortland Country Music Park Open to the public 52 weeks a year CAMPSITES w/electric & water LIVE MUSIC ~ GREAT BANDS SATURDAY &

Dancing 7pm-11pm

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Fair Haven & Sterling

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fAIr HAveN & STerLING QUICk TAkeS • • • • • • • •

Lake Ontario Little Sodus Bay FairHaven Beach State Park Fairport Marina Popeye Charters Colloca Estate Springbrook State Golf Course Sterling Heritage Park: Little Red School House Museum Railway Signal Tower Waldron Exhibit Building • Sterling Nature Center Park • Sterling Renaissance Festival SPeCIAL eveNTS • Fair Haven Boat Parade on the Bay & Independence Day Celebration / July 1-3 • Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Sportfishing Derby • Lake Ontario Food & Wine Festival/Aug. 27 • Pirate Fest / Aug. 27 NeArby • The Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway • Lake Ontario Wine Trail • Sodus Point & Sodus Bay • Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum • Chimney Bluffs State Park • Sea Breeze Amusement Park More INforMATIoN • www.fairhaven.com • www.cayugacounty.us/portals/1/ sterling/ • www.cayugacounty.us/portals/1/ fairhaven/ • www. lakeontariowinetrail.com • www.seawaytrail.com • www.sterlingfestival.com • www.seabreeze.com

FAIR HAVEN BEACH STATE PARK

Lake Ontario Fun

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ummer fun hits its stride in Fair Haven and Sterling on the southern shores of Lake Ontario. Both have changed from 19th century shipping centers to vacation communities prized for excellent fishing, swimming, boating and camping. They are part of the Seaway Trail and close to the wineries that form the Lake Ontario Wine Trail.

Fair Haven & Sterling Area Attractions Fair Haven Beach State Park 14990 West Bay Road - end of West Bay Road; 14985 State Park Road, Fair Haven (315) 947-5205; nysparks.com/parks/12/details.aspx Located on the eastern Lake Ontario shoreline, Fair Haven State park has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with towering shoreline bluffs above sandy beaches and adjoining hilly woodlands. The park features 1500 feet of beautiful sand beach, including 600 feet of guarded swim area. Campgrounds and cabin areas are nestled in the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful and visitors here also enjoy swimming and diving boards, biking, hiking, picnicking, and camping. Boat rentals include rowboats, paddleboats, canoes and kayaks, which are only for use on the inland Sterling Pond waterway. The park is open year-round; camping is available April through Oct.

Springbrook Greens State Golf Course at Fair Haven State Park, 817 Old State Road, Sterling General Information: (315) 947-6115 & Pro Shop: (315) 947-6115 http://nysparks.com/golf-courses/9/details.aspx Springbrook Greens is an 18-hole golf course owned and operated by the State of New York within Fair Haven Beach State Park. The course offers links-style holes and traditional wooded play, with scenic vistas, including the course’s signature 11th hole overlooking Sterling Marsh with distant views of the lake. It offers affordable golf on a well-maintained and challenging course. Facilities also include a driving range, chipping green and putting green.

Sterling Renaissance Festival

JOUSTERS at Sterling Renaissance Festival

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15385 Farden Rd., Sterling (800) 879-4446; sterlingfestival.com A perennial favorite in the Finger Lakes, the Sterling Renaissance Festival recreates Warwick, England, in the year 1585. Enjoy more than 100 stage and street performances and interact with the professional actors in the raucous doings at every corner you turn. Rent a costume, if you wish. Join the merriment at the pub sing, wench auction, trial & dunke, and authentic jousting matches. Try a variety of rides and games. Dozens of artisans demonstrate their fine craftsmanship and selling their unique wares. Traditional Celtic, Irish and Scottish tunes inspire many of the music acts. Feast on turkey legs and ale, steak-on-a-stake, pita pockets, portabella mushroom sandwiches, mile-high cakes and more. Open 10am to 7pm Admission: Free parking; Check the website or call for information on ticket offers, themed weekends and season passes.

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AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PROVIDING HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE 24/7 EMERGENCY CARE AT ACH - 255-7011 URGENT CARE Walk-in for non-emergent care, seven days a week

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A New York State Department of Health designated Stroke Center

SLEEP SERVICES - 255-7341

A nationally accredited center with a range of services in a private, hotel-like setting

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OBSTETRICS-GYNECOLOGY - 255-7381

Including our brand new award winning, Stardust Community Birthing Center

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A complete range of inpatient and outpatient including: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy, Speech Therapy

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“A Taste of Little Italy in Downtown Seneca Falls” Featuring

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This store makes you feel like you’re sitting in Times Square.

Downtown Deli has a steady stream of loyal customers that love the fast, friendly service and New York City flavor. Beer and wine are available, along with canalside seating on the deck.

53 Fall St., Seneca Falls • Phone: 568-9943 or Fax: 568-2931 Hrs: M-F 7:30AM - 8PM, Sat. 10AM - 8PM Visit our website at www.sfdowntowndeli.com

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DOUBLE “J” BIKER SHOP For All Your Biking Needs: Jackets, Chaps, Vests, Helmets, Saddlebags, Boots, Rain Suits, Goggles, Gloves & Accessories

Cortland Country Music Park

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Open to the public 52 weeks a year CAMPSITES w/electric & water • LIVE MUSIC ~ GREAT BANDS

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Much More to See and Learn at

Come take a walk through History with us!

Cortland County Historical Museum Research Center & Gift Shop

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Open Tuesday - Saturday daily Gift Shop: 9:30 - 5:00 Research Center: 1:00 - 5:00 Museum: 1:00 - 4:00 607-756-6071 www.cortlandhistory.com 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045

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North Lansing...Our Corner of the Finger Lakes Rae’s Roost Gift Shop

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HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY - 6 AM - 8 PM • SATURDAY 6 AM - 2 PM • SUNDAY 7 AM - 2 PM

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Auburn...the Heart of the Finger Lakes Penny’s Pumpkin Patch 1540 Gray Road, Union Springs, NY 13160 (315) 237-2815 • pennyscountryfarm.com

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Check out our new western town, take a wagon ride, visit spook woods and hillbilly acres, join us for our annual punkin chunkin contest! Enjoy our farm family of animals, get lost in our corn mazes and sing a long with miss kitty and Jr in the saloon! Wow!

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Bon Ton Roulet – Emerson Park 28-30 Remember the Big 6 Picnic Cayuga County Youth Fair – JUNE Ward O’Hara Agricultural Old Ways Days – Ward O’Hara Museum Agricultural Museum AUGUST Art Inspiration Days – Sterling Nature Center 14 Great Race – Emerson Park Walk & Wag Dog Walk – 21 Annual Pig Roast – Emerson Park Sterling Nature Center Dragonflies, Winged Jewels of the OCTOBER Pond – Sterling Nature Center A Day at the Rookery – 22 Old-Fashioned Halloween – Sterling Nature Center Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum Prison City Ramblers Car Show- Emerson Park DECEMBER OWLA – Owasco Lake Days – 1-23 2016 Third Annual Emerson Park Festival of Trees – JULY Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum Fireworks (7/10 rain date) – Emerson Park 11 Old-Fashioned Christmas Open House – Ward O’Hara Model T Ford Club Event – Agricultural Museum Emerson Park Senior Citizen Luncheon – Emerson Park Pavilion

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Fingerlakes Event Center

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Crossgates Mall Fingerlakes Mall 1 Crossgates Mall Road 1579 Clark St. Rd. (off Rtes. 5 & 20) (near 1st Floor Best Buy Mobile) (located near Food Court) Albany, NY 12203 Auburn, NY 13021 • PHONE: 315-664-9088 PHONE: (518) 368-4179 TheGoldDeposit.com

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Cayuga Lake National Bank

FOR 150 YEARS...

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Since 1990

• Fully Insured • New Construction & Remodeling • Roofing & Siding • Seamless Gutters • Replacement Windows • Kitchens & Baths

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* 24 HOUR GYM ACCESS *

Student, Military, Senior & Corporate Rates available!

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Open 7 Days a Week

Sectionals Modulars Complete Packages

Guaranteed Lowest Prices.

We Do It All. Many Models on Display • Visit us at:

2749 Erie Drive, Rt. 31, Weedsport • (315) 834-6033 www.americanhomes.info

The Inn Between Restaurant

Classic Dining in a Country Setting since 1972 Award Winning Culinary Team Local Food, Local Wine, Local Art

2290 W. Genesee Turnpike (Rt.5) Camillus N.Y. 13031

www.inn-between.com • (315) 672-3166 for reservations

LOOKING FOR A LOCAL GETAWAY WEEKEND?

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Skaneateles...Village by the Lake Central New York’s Finest

Gourmet Cookware Store

GREAT SHOWER & WEDDING GIFTS!

EVERYTHING FOR THE COOK! • All-Clad Cookware • Cookbooks • Gourmet Food • Swiss Diamond • Cuisinart • Aprons • Gadgets • KitchenAid • Wüsthof Cutlery • Local & Gluten-Free Products

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FAST DELIVERY

Free Gift Wrapping • Open 7 Days • We Ship Special Orders 59 E. Genesee St. • Skaneateles, NY 13152 • (315) 685-5803

4223 East Genesee Street Road Skaneateles, New York 13152 Located on State Route 20, 1 mile from downtown Skaneateles

(315) 685-6056 or 1-800-396-7719 info@whisperingwindsmotel.com www.whisperingwindsmotel.com

“With a fresh presence, Whispering Winds Motel provides you all the modern amenities with the quaint feel of the 1950’s. As the new owners, we look forward to meeting and serving you!”

27 FENNELL ST., STE B • SKANEATELES, NY 13152 Next to CVS Pharmacy PHONE 315-685-0155 • FAX 315-685-0157 EMAIL store5367@theupsstore.com www.theupsstore.com/5367.htm

• We Pack and Ship • B/W and Color Copies/Printing-Low Prices!

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a visitor’s paradise any time of year.

A lakeside village filled with shoppes, great restaurants, an award-winning spa, year round swimming and ice skating and unmatched natural beauty.

Just 25 minutes from Syracuse, and 10 minutes from Auburn on Historic Route 20.

For a FREE visitor’s guide contact Skaneateles Chamber (315) 685-0552 www.skaneateles.com

Nothing fancy, just good seafood!

No trip to the Finger i Lakes iis complete without a visit to Doug's Fish Fry.

8 Jordan Street, Downtown Skaneateles (315) 685-3288 www.dougsfishfry.com

NOT FAMOUS SINCE 1982

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Skaneateles...Village by the Lake

Strawberry Fields Hydroponic Farm

Experience strawberries like never before

Picking Strawberries from mid June thru October

Group Tours... welcomed by appointment!

Call Linda.

Featuring fresh local produce, including herbs, tomatoes, lettuce and veggies!

Get Ready for “Local-luscious”

We are on the Sweet Treats Trail “Enter as Strangers...Leave as Friends...”

4240 E. Genesee St. Rd., Auburn, NY 13021 (just west of Skan., NY on Rt.20)

Open Mon.-Fri. 10-6 Sat. 10-4 Weather Permitting!

Christmas Trees & Wreaths in season Call ahead for availability 315-751-5657 strawberryfieldsupick.com strawberryfields_7@yahoo.com

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4251 Jordan Road Skaneateles, NY 13152 315-685-5091 Handblown glass vases, bowls, paperweights, Christmas balls, and more

Apparel

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Thursday and Friday 12-6pm Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm

Scarves

2 miles north of Skaneateles on Jordan Road

Byers’ Choice

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www.snakeoilglassworks.com • Clean, comfortable and cost effective • Outdoor swimming pool • Refrigerator and microwave in every room • Free wi-fi • Extended stay rates available • Furnished apartment available

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4239 East Genesee Street Road, Auburn, NY 13021 (315) 685-5751 • www.skaneatelesinn.com

Visit the Square for a unique shopping experience. Just a short walk from the lakeside village center. Plenty of free parking.

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Skaneateles...Village by the Lake

Lockwood Lavender Farm Home of the Finger Lakes Lavender Festival July 9 & July 10, 2016

â&#x20AC;˘ Pick Your Own Lavender â&#x20AC;˘ Stroll Through Fragrant Fields â&#x20AC;˘ Browse The Lavender Market

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Sandwiches & Dinners

Homemade Soups, Chili, Salads Hofmann Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs

World Famous Skan-Ellus Burger Eat In or Take Out!

Open: Sun. - Thurs. 11am-9:30 pm

315-685-5095 â&#x20AC;˘ visit us at: www.Skanmarina.com 1938 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

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Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm Located 1 mile east of Skaneateles Corner of Routes 175 and U.S. 20 east

(315) 685-8280

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Skaneateles...Village by the Lake

Come Visit Our Family Owned Specialty Toy Store

Lake House Finger Lakes themed gifts, decor, furniture, framed art, & souvenirs. Local products... honey, cheeses, maple syrup, mixes & more!

Visiting the Skaneateles Boat Show?

We’re 2 miles west of the village on Rte. 20!

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Open 7 Days A Week 14 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles • (315) 685-7389

BOAT RENTALS

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Home Of Retail Therapy

Handcrafted • Gourmet Chocolate Free Samples • Viewing Window Into Production

Experience the Whimsy to the Elegant along with an eclectic array of intriguing finds!

We look forward to your next visit.

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THE FINgER LakES CHaPTER OF THE aNTIquE aNd CLaSSIC BOaT SOCIETY presents the

Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show Clift Park, SkaneateleS • July 29, 30 & 31, 2016

Sponsored by M&T Bank

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Live music and festivities, the lake and groups of family and friends, create the backdrop to splendid displays of gleaming classic mahogany boats and beautifully restored antique wooden boats. The boats are on view in the water along the Skaneateles Village Pier and on land along the water’s edge in Clift Park.

Visitors can often chat with the owners and will have the opportunity to vote for the popular “People’s Choice Award.” This is, after all, a juried show with 20 different entry categories. Placards mounted on the pier’s railing provide information about each boat.

The beautiful boats are the show’s centerpiece, but there’s lots more to see and do on the grounds of Clift Park. Look for the “Ship’s Store” with nautical merchandise, the Syracuse Model Boat Club displays and demonstrations, a boat parade on Saturday afternoon, children’s activities, raffle baskets, historic tours of the town and music throughout the weekend. Sunday morning there is a photo shoot opportunity on the Mid-Lakes Navigation tour boat, the “Judge Ben Wiles,” with many exhibitor boats circling the “Judge” at speed to help create great shots.

The village will be in high gear, too. Shops, galleries and restaurants are just steps away from the pier and the park. Stroll the pretty

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streets, cool off with an ice cream cone, find a special something in a village boutique and take your pick of one-of-a-kind restaurants. A lovely way to commemorate a happy day at the Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show is with the $10 purchase of the show’s annual poster. They are on sale at the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce office at 22 Jordan St. and other locations around town.

It takes a village -- and a host of dedicated volunteers and sponsors -to organize a show of this size and caliber. The Skaneateles Area Chamber, of Commerce, Skaneateles merchants and the Finger Lakes Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society together have built this show into one of the best in the country and a favorite in the region.

The show began nearly forty years ago when a group of friends got the ball rolling by becoming a chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, receiving their charter for the Finger Lakes Chapter in 1978. The show traveled between Seneca Falls, Oswego, Auburn and Skaneateles, finally settling in Skaneateles in 1994. The village and FLC partnered to build the docking system by the pier, and have partnered again in leading public fundraisers to replace the 20-year-old system with a new 42-boat capacity “ShoreMaster” seasonal docking system. It is slated to be in place for this year’s show.

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SkaneateLeS area Chamber of CommerCe at 315-685-0552 or visit the website at www.skaneateles.com

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Explore the lives of the Swan family, their neighbors and servants at this 19th-century mansion.

“Specializing in Finger Lakes Weddings” Candles . Stained Glass . Chimes Crabtree & Evelyn Toiletries . Cards Willowtree Angels . Framed Finger Lakes Photos

The gift shop features historicallyinspired and locally made items, as well as souvenirs, history books, and jewelry. Billsboro Winery operates a tasting room on the grounds.

Open for guided tours May 1-October 31. Closed Mondays. Call for hours and tour times. 3373 Route 96A, Fayette, 315-789-3848.

40 Seneca St., Geneva donsownflowershop.com

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Also visit the nearby Johnston family homestead, where American agriculture was transformed by tile drainage in the 19th century. Open weekends May-October. 3523 East Lake Rd., Fayette, 315-789-3848.

Bring in this ad for $1.00 off an individual admission to Rose Hill in 2016

Geneva History Museum Explore the rich stories of a small American city through exhibits, a Discovery Room, and a research archive.

Closed Sundays. Call for hours.

543 South Main St., Geneva 315-789-5151

Summer 2016 Events Rose Hill Concert Series • June 19, July 17, & August 21 Model T Birthday Party at Rose Hill • July 23, 2016 Farm Heritage Day at Johnston House • August 13, 2016

Summer Exhibit

Cast Your Vote: Political Memoribilia and Local Government www.genevahistoricalsociety.com • 315-789-5151

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473-475 Exchange Street Downtown Geneva Right off of Routes 5 & 20

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Open Daily: Sun 12-5, Mon-Sat 10-5 www.geneva-antique-coop.com

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Geneva

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VISIT THE GENEVA CENTER GLOSSY SECTION ON PAGE C24.

GENEVA QUICK TAKES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Seneca Lake Lakefront Park Seneca Lake State Park Hobart & William Smith Colleges Belhurst Castle Geneva on the Lake Rose Hill Mansion Geneva Historic Districts Walking Tours Geneva History Museum; Prouty-Chew House Johnston House Smith Opera House Geneva Farmers Market Geneva Bicycle Shop Finger Lakes Water Adventures Kidventure Dome Geneva Red Wings Baseball

SPECIAL EVENTS • 2016 Geneva Music Festival/June NEARBY • Seneca Lake Wine Trail • New York Wine & Culinary Center • Ganondaga State Historic Site • Seneca Falls • Windmill Farm & Craft Market • Waterloo Premium Outlets MORE INFORMATION • www.genevany.com • Historic Districts: (315) 789-5151 • www.genevany.us Geneva Visitors Center One Franklin Square, Suite 202 • www.mainstreet.com • www.visitgeneva.com • www.downtowngeneva.com

Water Worlds

THE “SPRAY-GROUND” at SENECA LAKE STATE PARK

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he City of Geneva identifies itself as “the lake trout capital of the world.” It is located at the two-mile wide outlet of Seneca Lake, a lake that spans 34 miles south to Watkins Glen. Seneca Lake State Park and Lakefront Park offer great opportunities for water activities, summer’s mainstay in Geneva. Geneva has two areas recognized as Historic Districts. The first is the South Main Street Pulteney Park Historic District, which runs along South Main Street from Seneca Street south to Conover Street.

This district includes the wonderfully colored row houses known as Rainbow Row. Go to www.mainstreet.com for a detailed walking tour of this district. The second district is the Genesee Park Historic District, located entirely within the downtown area and centered on Genesee Park. For more information about the districts, visit geneva.ny.us. You can also explore the historical properties of the Geneva Historical Society, including Rose Hill Mansion, the Johnston House and the Prouty-Chew House. As you will discover, the region is filled with rich history and stunning architecture.

Geneva Attractions Belhurst Castle

4069 Rte 14, Geneva; 315-781-0201; www.belhurst.com Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Belhurst Castle overlooking Seneca Lake combines the romance of the past with the comforts of the present in an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere. Rich woodwork, mosaic-tiled fireplaces and beamed cathedral ceilings set the stage for two on-site restaurants, Edgar’s for fine dining and the more casual Stonecutter’s Tavern. Pamper yourself in style at the Isabella Spa and Salon. You can stay the night in one of Belhurst’s beautifully appointed guest rooms in one of three distinct hotels. You’ll quickly understand why Belhurst was voted “One of the Most Romantic Places in New York State”, and, most recently, one of the “Top 10 Romantic Inns and Resorts”. The Bellhurst Estate Winery is the first of many wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, all located within a 40 minute-drive of the castle. Downtown Geneva is less than 3 miles from Belhurst Castle, and Seneca Lake State Park and Rose Hill Mansion are both a 10-minute drive away.

Geneva on the Lake

ROSE HILL MANSION

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1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva; 315-789-7190; www.genevaonthelake.com A stunning 1914 Italianate villa set on 10 acres of rolling lawns and English style gardens overlooking Seneca Lake, Geneva On The Lake is listed on National Register of Historic Places. Guest suites furnished with Stickley, the terrace, and formal gardens, classical sculptures, a 70-foot pool and boathouse enhance the old-world charm that awaits you. The Lancellotti Dining Room features marble columns, 17th century side chairs, wall tapestries, Chinese vases that glow in the warmth of candlelight, and live music. Geneva on the Lake

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Geneva has received notable recognition, from the coveted AAA Four-Diamond Award for 32 years to being named Number One in three on Resorts and Lodges “Top Ten” lists: Top 2014 Summer Romantic Couple Vacations, Top 10 New York Romantic Inns and Hotels and Top 10 Finger Lakes Wedding Venues (www. resortsandlodges.com). A Wall Street Journal review called the grounds “A garden reminiscent of Versailles.” High praise, indeed. For more information on this “chic hideaway’s” getaway packages, visit the website.

Johnston House & Weaver Drain Tile Museum

3523 East Lake Road at Route 96A, Geneva; 315-789-3848; genevahistoricalsociety.com Built by Scottish immigrants John and Margaret Johnston in the 1820s, the Johnston House originally sat on GENEVA ON THE LAKE a prominent central New York farm.

Johnston’s farm was considered by Cornell University in 1893 to be the “most important agricultural spots in America.” Explore the dramatic changes in women’s roles and education during a time when family farms became family businesses. While at the Johnston Farm, visitors will have an opportunity to view the Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum. May– Oct. hours: 10am-4pm, Sat. and 1-5pm Sun. Admission: suggested donation $2 per person. Group Tours are available by reservation.

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Routes 5&20, Geneva; 315-789-1776; visitgenevany.com Need to cool off? Head for the near by Spray Ground. The Lakefront Park “5&20 Disc Golf Course” has 12 holes and two sets of tees (long and short). Most of the holes are par 3, with a beautiful view of the lake. Holes range in length from 200 ft to 520 ft. Hole 1 starts near the walking path, about 1/4 mile to the east of the main parking lot. Sneakers are recommended, as the terrain is hilly and sometimes muddy. Parking is available at Lakefront Park lots.

Geneva History Museum

543 S. Main St., Geneva; 315-789-5151; genevahistoricalsociety.com Operated by the Geneva Historical Society, the museum is housed in the Prouty-Chew House, an 1829 Federal-style building. On permanent display are a children’s Discovery Room and the exhibit “Geneva’s Changing Landscapes,” which explores how the city has been shaped by its environment over the past 300 years. In addition, the museum includes furnished period rooms and two exhibits for summer 2016: “Support Your Candidate: Political Memorabilia” through December 2016 and “Local Government,” which will be on display through spring 2017. Summer Hours: 9:30am4:30pm Mon.-Fri. & 12noon-5pm Sat. Closed Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Admission Charge: Free.

(Donations appreciated).

Rose Hill Mansion

3373 Route 96A (one mile south of Routes 5&20), near Geneva (315) 789-3848; genevahistorical society.com This architectural gem is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1839, the elegant Greek Revival house was the center of a busy and productive farm at mid-century. Considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States, the 21 rooms open to the public include servants’ quarters, the children’s playroom, the kitchen, dining room, and parlors. Some rooms are outfitted with the Empire-style furnishings that were used from 1850 to 1890 by the prosperous farm family that lived here. Enjoy the magnificent view of Seneca Lake from the front porch and the vista of nearby farmlands. Stop by the Billsboro Winery’s on-site tasting room for a “refined refreshment” after your tour and visit the Rose Hill Mansion’s Carriage House Gift Shop in the Visitors Center.

May-Oct. hours: 10am-4pm, Tues.-Sat.; 1-5pm, Sat.; Closed Mondays and July 4. The grounds are open to the public (during daylight hours) but the house may be seen by guided tour only.

Tours run once an hour, starting on the half hour. Check the website for schedule details. Admission: $7, adults; $6, seniors; $4, children 10-18; free, children 9 and under; and $25, family (2 adults and children 10-18 years old in the same household).

Seneca Lake State Park

While in Geneva visit…

Tops Plaza, Geneva • 315-789-2855 “We have a very vast selection of NYS wines, ciders & spirits!”

OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm Like us on facebook at Pedulla’s Liquor Store.

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✽ Compact Discs & LP Vinyl ✽ Acoustic Guitars ✽ Electric Guitars & Amps ✽ Drums & Cymbals ✽ Repair Service ✽ Music DVD’s ✽ Accessories for Instruments ✽ Special Orders

74 Seneca Street, Geneva Phone (315) 789-9131

1 Lakefront Dr., Geneva 789-2331; nysparks.com/parks This park is full of summer fun. You will find bike and walking paths connected to Lakefront Park, soccer, lacrosse and softball fields, concession stands, a swimming beach open on weekends and holidays, a marina and the popular Spray-Ground open every day.

Pavilions and picnic tables are also available.

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Jordan, Elbridge & Camillus

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JORDAN, ELBRIDGE & CAMILLUS QUICK TAKES • Erie Canal • Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 51 • Erie Canalway Jordan Level Trail • Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery • Rolling Wheels Raceway SPECIAL EVENTS • Towpath Day/Aug. 13 • Jordan Fall Festival/Sept. 16-18 NEARBY • Syracuse • Camillus MORE INFORMATION • www.townofcamillus,org • www.jechamber.com • www.villageofelbridge.com • www.townofelbridge.com • www.jordan.com • www.villageofelbridge.org

Elbridge and Jordan History Notes: • Elbridge was formed from the tracts of land given as payment to Revolutionary War veterans.

• What is now Route 5 was built on Native American trails to connect Jordan and Elbridge in 1805.

• Elbridge was named for Elbridge Gerry, a former Massachusetts governor who participated in the Boston Tea Party, signed the Declaration of Independence and was the fifth Vice President of the United States.

• Elbridge broke off the town of Camillus in 1829, and the village of Elbridge was incorporated in 1848.

Industry and farming peaked in Elbridge between 1850 and 1875.

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GRANDPARENTS’ FISHING EVENT AT CARPENTER’S BROOK FISH HATCHERY

Elbridge and Jordan Attractions Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery 1672 Route 321, Elbridge; 315-689-9367 Originally developed as a joint venture between Onondaga County and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under a Works Project Administration Grant, Carpenter’s Brook has been in continuous operation since 1938 and produces more than 70,000 brook, brown and rainbow trout annually. Staff and volunteers stock more than 100 miles of streams and 10,000 acres of impoundments with 100 percent of the DEC recommendations for these waters. For more information, visit onondagacountyparks.com

Enlarged Erie Canal Lock 51 NYS Route 31 West, Jordan; 315-689-7350 Built in 1847, Erie Canal Lock No. 51 is located approximately two miles west of the Village of Jordan, on the north side of Route 31. It is a double-chamber lock, with the south chamber double length on the west (foot) end. An informational kiosk provides history and photos.

Picnic tables and benches are on site for public use. See the original lock tenders house now located on Chapel Street in Jordan.

Erie Canalway/Jordan Level Trail 315-689-9367 This four-mile stone dust trail is ideal for bicycling or walking. You might even stop along the way to try your hand at fishing or take in the architecture. This trail is part of the Erie Canalway Trail National Heritage Corridor, which will one day cover most of Upstate New York. The trail is accessible from several points: the Sims Store in Camillus, the Village Park in Jordan, Laird Road and McDonald Road.

Rolling Wheels Raceway 8310 Grant Avenue Rd., Elbridge; 315-834-6606 Rolling Wheels Raceway Park is the fastest dirt track in Central New York. Established in 1976, it has been a DIRTcar staple of high profile events such as the World of Outlaws and the family favorite, All-Star Weekend. For ticket info, visit rollingwheelsraceway.com.

Jordan Museum 15 Mechanic St., Jordan; 315-689-3296 Located in the Jordan Bramley Library building, the Jordan Historical Society’s Museum will take you back in time. See an amazing collection of salt-glazed pottery along with displays from the Erie Canal era, photos and so much more. Open by appointment.

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Camillus Attractions Camillus Erie Canal Park

wALKING ON THE TOwPATH at the Camillus Erie Canal Park

WHEELER'S Farm & Home

Camillus Wilcox Octagon House

Wood Pellet Stoves & Wood Pellets • Gas Stoves Wood Stoves • Lawn Mowers Garden Equipment • Tools Garden Supplies ERIE CANAL LOCK 51, JORDAN

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5750 Devoe Road, Camillus; 315-488-3409; www.eriecanalcamillus.org Just down the road from Elbridge, the Camillus Erie Canal Park offers 10-miles of wooded walking paths, boat rides along the canal, the Sims Store Museum, the Steam Engine Exhibit (a fully-restored late 19th century steam-powered power plant) and the restored Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct. The Park is among the winners of the Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence. Admission is free. Park is open daily, year-round. Canal boat tours are available from 1-5pm on Sundays, May-Oct. Dinner cruises, 6pm. Wed., July-Aug. (reservations required, call 315-487-7895). Museum hours are noon to 4pm on Wed. and Thurs. and 1 to 5 pm on Sunday, May-October. A favorite event at the park is Towpath Day, scheduled this year for Aug, 13.

“I've got a mule and her name is Sal Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal She's a good old worker and a good old pal Fifteen miles on the Erie Canal”

5420 West Genesse St., Camillus; 315-488-7800 The Wilcox Octagon House, built in 1865 according to the trendsetting ideas of journalist and phrenologist Orson Fowler, is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. It is one of the few left in the Eastern United States that has been restored. Unique to this house is the central staircase that travels through five floors and up 62 stairs to the cupola where you can view all of Camillus. Open 1-5pm, April through Dec. , Sundays.

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Marcellus

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Marcellus countryside

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arcellus is located at the east end of the Finger Lakes District. The area’s high hills, deep valleys, lake and streams, make the town remarkably scenic. Marcellus Park and Baltimore Woods Nature Center offer places to relax, have a picnic, hike, walk and just be outdoors. Nine Mile Creek, a noted trout stream, is one of the most popular fishing sites in the area. Originally part of the Onondaga Nation, Marcellus was named a township in the former Central New York Military Tract and first settled by outsiders in 1794.

Marcellus Attractions Baltimore Woods Nature Center

4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus; 315-673-1350; visit baltimorewoods.org A mature hardwood forest interspersed with hemlock, the Baltimore Woods site and system of nine trails covers a distance of 6 miles. You’ll find trail maps at the John A. Weeks Interpretive Center and at the outdoor kiosk. Hours: The Interpretive Center is open 9am-4pm. Mon.-Fri. and 10am-4pm,Sat. Closed Sundays and major holidays. Trails are open dawn to dusk every day with parking in upper or lower lots. No admission fee. Free parking.

Chocolate Pizza Company MARCELLUS QUICK TAKES • • • • • • •

Baltimore Woods Nature Center Marcellus Park Nine Mile Creek Marcellus Free Library Marcellus Historical Society Martisco Station Steadman House

SPECIAL EVENTS • Marcellus Park Summer Concerts • Marcellus Olde Home Days NEARBY • Auburn • Skaneateles • Syracuse • Destiny USA MORE INFORMATION www.marcellusny.com villageofmarcellus.com visitsyracuse.com

3774 Lee-Mulroy Road, Marcellus, 315-673-4098; www.chocolatepizza.com He started as a dishwasher at age 15 and by 21 years-old, Ryan Novak was the owner of Chocolate Pizza Company. His vision was to transform a small-town chocolate shop into an emerging national brand. Today, Chocolate Pizza products can be found at thousands of retail locations across the country. Chocolate Pizza’s gourmet chocolate specialties have been featured on the Food Network. Their new store complex is on the road between Marcellus and Skaneateles. 200,000 pounds of chocolate are turned into a unique line-up of more than 100 treats, including their signature Chocolate Pizza and Peanut Butter Wings.

Hours: 9am-6pm, Mon.-Fri. & 10am-5pm Sat.

Martisco Station Museum

5085 Martisco Road, Marcellus; 315-488-8208; cnynrhs.org/Martisco.html A museum of railroading past, Martisco Station is part of what was known as the Auburn & Syracuse Railroad. Chartered in 1834, the line was part of the original rail route connecting Albany and Buffalo. In 1905, the Marcellus and Otisco Lake Railway was formed to take over operation of the short line (“Martisco” is derived from a contraction of the two names). The line and station were eventually acquired by the New York Central Railroad. In 1964, the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society purchased the distinctive Italianate structure, which was scheduled for demolition. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Hours: 2 -5pm, every Sun. & holiday, May-Oct.

Nine Mile Creek

MARTISCO STATION MUSEUM

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Runs from Otisco Lake in Marcellus to Onondaga Lake in Geddes (Visit the DEC website for information on access points for public fishing.) 315-622-9400; dec.ny.gov/ outdoor/71660.html Nine Mile Creek is one of the most popular fishing spots in the area. It begins as the outflow of Otisco Lake and flows for approximately 22 miles to Onondaga Lake. The stream is stocked with brown trout and brook trout annually. The river is also the site for college and high school students to expand their knowledge of the watershed and surrounding flora and fauna. Birding, kayaking and canoeing are popular activities as well.

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Moravia & Groton

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VISIT THE MORAVIA CENTER GLOSSY SECTION ON PAGE C3.

MORAVIA & GROTON QUICK TAKES • Cayuga Lake • Otisco Lake • Fillmore Glen State Park Moravia: • Fillmore Golf Club • South Shore Marina • Cayuga-Owasco Lake Historical Society and Museum • Powers Library • St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Bavarian wood carvings • Moravia Farmer’s Market • Lake Side Grill Groton: • Benn Conger Inn • Groton Public Library • Groton Historical Association • Memorial Park • Stonehedges Golf Course • The Ice Cream Caboose SPECIAL EVENTS • Saturday Pony Races at Moravia Downs • Fillmore Days & iconic bathtub races / July • Fillmore Antique Car Show & Flea Market / Labor Day Weekend NEARBY • Ithaca • Cornell University • Ithaca Farmers Market • Cayuga Lake Wine Trail • Auburn MORE INFORMATION • www.moraviany.com • www.grotonny.org • www.cayugacounty.us/towns/ H-P/town of Moravia • www.cayugacounty.us/portals/1/ villageofMoravia/links.htm • www.townofgroton.org

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FILLMORE GLEN STATE PARK

oravia is located at the south end of Owasco Lake. At the village edge is Fillmore Glen State Park with nature trails, campsites, picnic pavilions and a replica of the log cabin in which US President Millard Fillmore was born nearby. The village boasts a variety of examples of 19th and 20th century architecture, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Powers Library, erected in 1880 and located on Church Street, is the oldest building in continuous use as a library in New York State..

Moravia Attractions Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society and Museum

14 W. Cayuga St., Moravia; 315-497-3906; colhs.org The Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society (COLHS) is committed to preserving the history and heritage of the Moravia, New York area and presenting information and items belonging to the 13th president of the United States of America, Millard Fillmore, who was born in the Moravia, New York area. The society collects, preserves, exhibits and researches artifacts and information that document the area’s history and heritage at the CayugaOwasco Lakes Historical Society & Museum (“the History House”). Call or visit the website for summer hours.

Fillmore Golf Club

1505 Tollgate Hill Road, Moravia; 315-497-3145; fillmoregolfclub.com The Fillmore Golf Club is an 18 hole course with driving range, power cars, pro shop, restaurant and bar. This challenging course overlooks the beautiful Owasco Valley and Lake.

It is an 18-hole regulation length golf course featuring 5,600 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. The course rating from the white tees is 67.9 and it has a slope rating of 123.

Designed by Alder Jones, the Fillmore golf course opened in 1965. You can book tee times and check prices and specials online.

Fillmore Glen State Park

BENN CONGER INN, Groton

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1686 State Route 38, Moravia; 315-497-0130; nysparks.com/parks/157/details.aspx Home to some of the Finger Lakes’ most spectacular views, Fillmore Glen offers swimming, picnic tables and pavilions, cabins, a campground with tent and trailer sites, hunting, fishing in Owasco Lake, nature trail hiking and a playground. Situated in dense woods crowding into a long, narrow gorge, the park’s hiking trails offer spectacular views, including five waterfalls and a botanically rich glen. With 60 campsites and full service cottages, the park makes for a perfect getaway. Take a dip in the stream-fed swimming pool or fish the Owasco Lake inlet. The parks also features a replica of the log cabin in which US President Millard Fillmore was born nearby. Visitors are advised to contact the park office before your visit to confirm swimming is open. Call or check the website for details about camping fees and reservations.

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Moravia & Groton Millard Fillmore, 13th president of the United States, was born in the Moravia area.

Jennings Department Store 147 Main St., Moravia; 315-497-1341 Known as the “Old Store,” Jennings Department Store was established in 1860 by Henry Jennings. For more than 150 years, Jennings has offered clothing, footwear and other goods in a uniquely nostalgic setting. Great selection of Carhartt lines.

20th Moravia Farmer’s Market 136 Main St., Moravia Every Thursday, 8 to14 vendors offer fresh produce, flowers and homemade baked goods in the popular community-minded Moravia Farmer’s Market. “We have our honey producer, an Amish baker, gluten-free products and a huge amount of cut flowers and fresh produce” says Kathy Fick, one of the market’s founders who is known as “the peach person.” Vendors work together keep up-to-date on New York state nutrition and gardening requirements and to serve customers, especially senior citizens eligible to participate in New York state’s Farm Market Nutrition Program, and enjoy teaching people recipes and what to do with fresh produce. Stop by, say hello, bite into a sweet summer peach and keep an eye out for 20th anniversary treats and special events. Hours: 10am-5pm, Thurs.

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ortheast of Ithaca and just south of Moravia, Groton has a picturesque, historic downtown with restaurants, shops and plenty of small-town charm. Groton Old Home Days, every August, is the town’s signature summer event (Aug. 19-20).

Benn Conger Inn

206 W. Cortland St., Groton; 607-898-5817; benncongerinn.com The Benn Conger Inn sits atop a hill overlooking the small village of Groton. It was built in 1921 as a private home for State Sen. Benn Conger, the founder of the Smith Corona Corporation. It later became a safe haven for bootlegger and numbers racketeer, Dutch Shultz. Today, the inn offers 10 guest rooms, a bar and five unique dining rooms, a “glass atrium” and 18 acres of rolling lawns.

GrotonPublic Library

112 E. Cortland St., Groton; 607- 898-5055; grotonpubliclibrary.net The Groton Public Library, an elegant Adam Colonial-Style brick building, circa 1916, offers both print and digital media and programs for both adults and children. Computers are available for public use. Open 2 to 9pm Monday through Thursday; 10am to 7pm Friday; and 10am to 2pm Saturday.

Groton Historical Association

168 Main St., Groton; 607-898-5787; www.historicgroton.com The Groton Historical Association works to preserve and disseminate historical information, and build interest in the past.

The Association and the museum are housed in the 1819 Old Baptist Meetinghouse. Open 9am to 1pm on Saturday, May through October (except the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of August), or by appointment.

Powers Library

29 Church St., Moravia 315-497-1955; powerslibrary.org Established in 1880 as a legacy of Dr. Cyrus Powers, this library is reputed to be the oldest continuously occupied Free Association Library building in New York. In 2005, it was honored with the Preservation League of New York State’s prestigious Excellence in Preservation Award for its renovation of and addition to the library.

For hours and more information, call or visit the website..

South Shore Marina

2810 Fireline 1, off Route 38, Moravia 315-497-3006; www.ssmonowasco.net South Shore Marina offers a rental and repair shop, boating and fishing supplies, launches, wet and dry slips and cabin rentals, also organizes fishing tournaments. Owasco Lake is known to be one of the best fishing lakes in central New York. The draw is excellent fishing possibilities for Lake, Brown and Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Walleye, Carp and Pan Fish.

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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

14 Church St., Moravia; 315-497-1171; episcopalchurch.org Bishop John Henry Hobart, founder of Hobart College, consecrated this early 1820s Episcopal Church. Millard Fillmore, 13th president of the U.S., was married here. The simple exterior gives no indication of the ornate wood carved interior and its eighteen elegant, hand-carved oak statues from Hans Meyer’s workshop in Oberammergau, Germany. Charles S. Hall of the Roycroft Arts and Crafts movement community in East Aurora, NY, did the remaining carvings in the chancel, the panels, pulpit, lectern, and the top to the baptismal font.

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North Lansing

TOMPKINS COuNTy

VISIT THE NORTH LANSING CENTER GLOSSY SECTION ON PAGE C10.

LANSING QUICK TAKES • Bakers Acres • Cayuga Lake • Myers Park on Cayuga Lake • Myers Park Marina • Salt Point • Ludlowville Park • Ludlowville Falls • Jump Around Inflatables • Paddle-N-More • Rae’s Roost • Rogue’s Harbor Steak & Ale Inn • Linda’s Corner Diner SPECIAL EVENTS: • Lansing Harbor Festival

Lansing/North Lansing Attractions

MORE INFORMATION:

Bakers Acres

• www.lansingtown.com

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MYERS POINT LIGHTHOUSE in Lansing on Cayuga Lake

ansing, located on the Eastern shore of Cayuga Lake, is known best as a small town close to Ithaca, New York. After the Sullivan Expedition of 1779 passed through the area to destroy native villages in retaliation for raids on colonists, settlers came by land route from the south and water route from the north to settle and farm the area’s fertile land.

Grist mills, saw mills, clothing mills, blacksmith shops, and tanneries soon provided services to the early farmers. The northern part of the Lansing area — still rich in fertile farmland, and nearby Cayuga Lake are popular sites for water activities and summer fun.

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BAKERS ACRES

North of Lansing at 1104 Auburn Road, North Lansing (on Rte. 34 between Ithaca and Auburn); 607-533-4653; bakersacres.net “I’ve got this little project,” Reenie Baker Sandstedt’s mother, Jackie Baker, told her in the 1980s, “if you’d like to come and be part of it.” You’ll call that an understatement when you visit Bakers Acres in North Lansing near Ithaca and take in more than 20 beautiful display gardens created by the Baker family.

All of the Bakers have dedicated themselves to education. Reenie studied education and her Dad, Bob Baker, was a professor of Poultry Science at Cornell and a gentleman farmer. If you’re a fan of the New York State Fair, you’ve probably had a great chicken dinner at Bakers Acres and if you’ve ever had “Cornell Bar-B-Q Chicken,” Professor Baker gave them the recipe. In the 1970s, Mrs. Baker took advantage of access to courses at Cornell and took every horticulture class she could find. She studied marketing and nurseries and discovered there was a void. “It was all trees and shrubs,” Reenie explained, “my mother found no one in the area was selling a diverse selection perennials.”

With 30 acres of family farmland, a serious marketing plan, a goal to “educate people on gardening,” and Reenie on board, Bakers Acres was launched. They put in more than 20 different display gardens, which will show you what different conditions – from rocky to wet and shady and more – require to be successful gardens. When you buy a 4-inch pot of perennials to plant, you can go see what it will look like after it’s planted and grows to size. And they’ve more than filled the “perennial void.” Today Bakers Acres offers an extensive selection of unusual perennials that can turn container gardens into showstoppers and they are one of the largest herb and perennial growers in Central New York. They also offer annuals, everlastings, trees, shrubs, apples, cider, garden supplies and gifts.

Make a day of it. Grab a self-guided tour map and walk the grounds, find the perfect items for your garden and get great advice from Bakers friendly, professional staff. Memorial Day Weekend is a great weekend to start your summer planting.

Stop out to get all your annuals, veggies, herbs and perennials, soil products and mulch. Visit the website for summer hours and a list of gardening workshops offered throughout the summer or send your e-mail to info@bakersacres to be included on their newsletter e-mailings.

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North Lansing Linda’s Corner Diner

1173 Auburn Road, North Lansing; 607-533-9810 If you love a good cup of coffee, friendly service and delicious home cooking, you’ve found your place at Linda’s Corner Diner. They specialize in homemade food -- meats are roasted on the premises (no deli meats) and the homemade desserts are a favorite. Portions are generous and so are the prices. A traditional breakfast is a treat at Linda’s. Hours: Monday-Friday 6am – 8pm, Saturday 6am – 2pm, and Sunday 7am – 2pm.

Ludlowville Park & Falls Route 34B Located very close to Ithaca off the main highway in the hamlet of Ludlowville (which has a Lansing mail address), you will find a beautiful small park with picnic and playground facilities. A short walk across the grass gives you a great vantage point to see the 40-ft. falls, which are on Salmon Creek.

There’s no fee, no difficult parking or long approach. Some say it’s the easiest waterfall in the county to appreciate. In fact, the waterfall was used as a backdrop for silent movies.

Rae’s Roost

1104 Auburn Road, North Lansing 315-237-2712; bakersacres.net/raesroost Roma Rae, a retired elementary school teacher and former Science Coordinator for 30 years in the Groton schools, curates and stocks a wide array of nature-related items at her eclectic store and gift shop located at Bakers Acres. You’ll find books, puzzles and games for kids and adults, along with cards, jewelry, ornaments, magnets, bird feeders and vintage items perfect for your yard. Roma believes in local sourcing, Fair Trade and small businesses. The items in her store reflect that commitment. She offers popular wild bird seed and suets from nearby farms and things like Fair Trade jewelry from Haiti. Say “HI!” to Bongo Gerri, a starling Roma rescued among many other rescue animals over the years, who Roma describes as “attentive, smart and beautiful -- an ambassador for all starlings.” Stop in and enjoy Roma’s world.

Paddle-N-More

Two locations: Meyer’s Point in Lansing & Taughannock Falls State Park, Ithaca; 607- 441-6773; paddle-n-more.com Get out on the water! Kayaks, canoes and standup paddleboards are available for rental from Paddle-N-More. All rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not accepted.

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TOMPKINS COuNTy All renters must see a Paddle Shop employee to sign a liability and rental agreement. Parents of youth between the ages of 16 and 17 can sign the Rental Agreement and send it with their child to either the Myers Park or Taughannock Falls State Park locations. Parents must be on site to sign for children 15 and under. Check the website or call for rental fee information.

Rogues’ Harbor Steak & Ale Inn

2079 E. Shore Dr., Lansing (607) 533-3535; www.roguesharbor.com The Rogues Harbor Inn, a National Historic Landmark Inn, dates back to 1830. It was originally named the Central Exchange Hotel because it catered to the stage traffic from Elmira to Auburn and Cortland to Penn Yann. The first known bill for the hotel was, “50 cents admission, supper and horses extra...” and there are many more stories to tell. Today, the Inn is a bed & breakfast and restaurant. A microbrewery called STOUT HEARTED BREWING is located next door. Their craft brews are made with locally grown hops and other ingredients. Try some at the Inn or get a growler to go.

Myers Park on Cayuga Lake

607-533-7388; www.lansingrec.com Located in the southern part of the Town of Lansing off of Route 34B, this park has 31 acres of grass-covered, tree-shaded land, with extensive Cayuga Lake frontage. Seven pavilions, picnic tables and barbecue grills are scattered throughout the park grounds. Camping is available in a designated area. There is a large boat marina and three paved launching ramps where boats may be put into the water for a small fee. The park is routinely patrolled. A swimming area (with lifeguards on duty,) playground, volleyball net, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and vending machines are available.

Marina at Myers Park

607-533-7388 www.lansingrec.com The Marina at Myers Park provides boat slip rental, dry dock storage and boat launching facilities.

There are 19 available sites, each having electric and water hookups. A dump station is available. The nightly fee is $25.

Reservations may be made by calling the Lansing Parks & Recreation Department office. Visa/MasterCard/Discover are accepted. Call ahead to make reservations.

Salt Point

Myers Road, Lansing (north of Myers Park) Explore 34 scenic acres of Cayuga Lake shoreline. Hike the trails, take in the beautiful lake views, native plants, a rainbow of wildflowers, and colorful butterflies.

Bring a picnic, fishing gear, and binoculars. See bluebirds, ducks, Great Blue Herons, and many more birds. Over 230 bird species have been recorded in the Salt Point vicinity since 2012. Ospreys are a major draw at Salt Point. Walk out to the Salt Point osprey platform and observe these magnificent See our ads on page C10 birds and their nests.

FIND US IN NORTH LANSING! Bakers Acres Linda's Corner Diner Rae's Roost

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Norwich

CHENANgO COuNTy

NORWICH QUICK TAKES • Norwich National Historic Districts • Bullthistle Model Railroad Society • Chenango Arts Council Mariea Brown & Raymond Loft Gallery • Chenango County Historical Society Museum

Enjoy the small town pace

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he pleasant small town atmosphere of Norwich is a welcome antidote to bustling, over-scheduled lives. Take a walk through the Historic Districts, enjoy the summer festival events, visit fun shops and galleries, and immerse yourself in railroad and local history at the Bullthistle Model Railroad Society Train Museum and the Chenango County Historical Society Museum. Discover handcrafted items in the Made In Chenango Gift Shop and Gallery, which is owned and operated by artistsw and artisans from Chenango County.

Take some time to visit the Northeast Classic Car Museum and admire the gorgeous car collection on display. The Chenango Blues Festival in August and the Chenango Arts Festival “Colorscape” in September are highlights in the area.

• Made in Chenango Gallery

The Northeast Classic Car Museum

• North East Classic Car Museum • Norwich Skate Park SPECIAL EVENTS • Rolling Antiquers Old Car Club Car Show & Flea Market (Memorial Day weekend) • 21st Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament / July 9-10 • Chenango County Fair / Aug. 11-16 • Chenango Blues Festival / Aug. 19-20 • Chenango Arts Festival Colorscape / Sept. 10-11 NEARBY • • • • •

Binghamton Bowman Lake State Park Brookfield State Forest The Finger Lakes Trail Rogers Environmental Education Center

MORE INFORMATION • www.norwichnewyork.net • www.shopnorwich.net • www.chenangony.org

COLORSCAPE ARTS FESTIVAL in front of the Chenango County Court House, Norwich

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. . . where you will see the progression of vehicles ranging from 1899 through the early 1970s, and more than 170 vehicles on display in 89,000 square feet.

lan your next day trip to The Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford Street, Norwich, NY. A scenic drive is just the beginning of your journey back in time. The world class collection of automobiles and motorcycles is breath taking. You will see the progression of vehicles ranging from 1899 through the early 1970s.

Just a few of the 170+ cars on display are Duesenberg, Stutz, Auburn, Packard, Cord, Chevy, Ford, and Pierce-Arrow. You are sure to find familiar favorites, as well as some one-of-a-kind, lesser-known makes. NECCM is the home of the Staley Collection and the world’s largest exhibit of Franklin Automobiles, a luxury car that was made in Syracuse.

More exhibits include Pre-War, Post-War, Cars Made in New York State and this year the new exhibit is “Road Rivals: Police Cars, Muscle Cars & Motorcycles.” This limitedtime exhibit will run from May 21, 2016 through April 2017.

Located in the City of Norwich, the Northeast Classic Car Museum is mostly staffed by dedicated local volunteers who serve as greeters, cashiers, and guides.

They are always ready with a welcoming smile, great information and friendly conversation. Guests are encouraged to allow 1.5 -2 hours for viewing the gallery. Relax, take your time and enjoy the slower pace of days gone by. Take advantage of the many benches throughout the Museum to sit and soak up the beauty of these showroom-quality cars. The 89,000 square foot gallery is all on one level and handicapped

accessible. Motorized scooters available at no charge.

In addition to a world-class collection of vehicles, you will also see vintage fashions, original films, WWI & WWII airplane engines, gas pumps, and more. Our fully-stocked gift shop offers a wide range of souvenirs, car books, tin signs, jewelry, classic car magazines, and vintage memorabilia - something for everyone.

The museum is open 7 days per week from 9am-5pm. They offer expanded tour hours and group rates with advance booking.

Your group can have a meal catered on-site in the NBT Bank Event Room. Norwich and the surrounding community offers a wide variety of options for dining out, as well as unique shopping opportunities. Your admission is good for the day, so you can go to lunch and come back in the afternoon.

A nice day trip, the museum is a 2 hour drive from Watkins Glen or Seneca Falls and 1.5 hours from Ithaca or Auburn. More information can be found on the website at www.classiccarmuseum.org. See the display ad inside the front cover for full contact information.

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Oswego & Fulton

oSWEGo County

OSWEGO & FULTON QUICK TAKES Oswego • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lake Ontario - Port City Oswego Historic Maritime District Oswego Marina Trophy fishing SUNY Oswego Breitbeck Park Fort Ontario Historic Site H. Lee White Marine Museum & National Historic Landmark WWII LT-5 Tug Safe Haven Museum Richardson-Bates House Museum John D. Murray Firefighters Museum Oswego Speedway Supermodifieds

Fulton • • • • • • • • • • • •

Oswego River & Canal Lake Neahtawanta Bullhead Bay Battle Island State Park Great Bear Recreation Area Indian Point State Park North Bay Campgrounds Canal Landing Gazebo Canal View Business District John Wells Pratt House Museum Midway Drive-In Theatre Thunder Island Water Park & Family Entertainment Center • Fulton Speedway • Oswego County Quarter Midget Club SPECIAL EVENTS • Oswego Harborfest, July 23-25 • Fulton Jazz Festival / Aug. 7 & 8 • Lake Ontario Counties (LOC) Summer Fishing Derby / June 13-July 26 NEARBY • Syracuse • Destiny USA • Oneida Lake • Fair Haven Beach State Park • The Seaway Trail (National Scenic Byway) MORE INFORMATION • www.visitoswegony.com • visitoswegocounty.com/fishing-hunting/ fishing/where-to-fish • Fishing charter boats operate out of Oswego Marina; fishing licenses can be obtained at City Hall and Wal-Mart.

• Oswego County toll-free FISH•N•FUN line at 1-800-248-4FUN (4386) for fishing and weather conditions • www.oswegocounty.com • www.cityoffulton.com • www.oswegofultonchamber.com

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OswegO west Pierhead LighthOuse On Lake OntariO.

Strategic Oswego: The Great Lakes First Port of Call

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o the north of the Finger Lakes on the shores of Lake Ontario, you will find the Port City of Oswego. It is the first Port of Call on the Great Lakes from the Atlantic Ocean.

Oswego’s strategic location has given the city a rich place in United States history, from the days preceeding European settlement and continuing through the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the Abolition era’s Underground Railroad activities and World War II. It all comes to life in the city’s museums and historic sites.

Lake Ontario and the rivers feeding into it offer legendary fishing. Anglers come from around the world for trophy-size catches and memorable adventures with the area’s experienced charter boat guides. Oswego’s historic lighthouse is a special landmark and is part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail, which was named a “Top 9 Great American Drive.” It connects other historic lighthouses, villages, wineries and great outdoor activities -- from boating and swimming to camping and hiking -- along the way.

Oswego is the home of SUNY Oswego, the Oswego Speedway and one of summer’s most popular festival events, Harborfest. Restaurants, shopping and a stroll along the River Walk in the Historic Maritime District also make Oswego a great place to spend happy days of summer. Enjoy a sunset at Breitbeck Park .

Oswego Attractions wOrLd FaMOus gruCCi FirewOrks light up oswego’s Harbor during oswego’s Harborfest celebration, the festival’s annual grande finale Saturday night event.

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River Deck

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"Noelle" Tops, Jackets, Pants & Scarves Jewelry from Bella Ryann, DaVinci, Silver Forest & Annaleece, Scarves, Sandals, Summer Dresses & Purses Wonderful Children's Items Area Souvenirs... look for made in New York & made in the USA FIND THE TRADITIONAL AND THE UNUSUAL! 43 West Bridge Street, Oswego NY • 342-5356 HOURS: MON-WED 10-5, TH-FRI 10-7, SAT 10-5, SUN 12-4

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oSWEGo County

FORT ONTARIO State Historic Site, Oswego

Fort Ontario Historic Site 1 E. 4th St, Oswego; 315-343-4711; fortoswego.com Star-shaped Fort Ontario is built on the ruins of three earlier fortifications dating to the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and War of 1812. It was occupied by the U.S. Army through World War II. There are two Guardhouses, a Powder Magazine, Storehouse, Enlisted Men’s Barracks, and windswept ramparts featuring magnificent views of Lake Ontario.

H. Lee White Marine Museum & National Historic Landmark LT-5 Tug 1 W. 1st St., Oswego 315-342-0480; hleewhitemarinemuseum.com Located in Oswego’s Historic Maritime District, the museum maintains a fleet of historic vessels plus artifacts from 300 years of maritime history. The centerpiece of the collection is an LT-5 Tug that was actually used during the Normandy invasion of WWII. Faced with one of the greatest challenges in the history of modern warfare, tugboats, like the LT-5, made possible critical aspects of the invasion from the standpoint of logistical feasibility. On June 6, 1944, LT-5 left Exmouth, England as part of a fleet of tugs, barges, merchant ships and concrete caissons with the mission of establishing artificial harbours to ensure the steady supply of men and materials needed for the continued assault on German forces. Hours: 1-5pm, daily.

Lake Ontario Antiques 157 East First St., Oswego; 315-216-4177.

With almost 4000 square feet of antiques artistically displayed from floor to its 12 foot ceilings, Lake Ontario Antiques offers visitors an opportunity to step back in time to another era. Located in an historic building that was Oswego’s first armory, the several vendors that comprise this hidden gem offer and specialize in glass, toys, lamps, furniture, jewelry, paintings, tools, primitives, and virtually anything from bygone days.

The largest antique shop in the county, Lake Ontario Antiques is steps away from local hotels, has ample off street parking, and offers a pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Stop in, relax, and travel back as you browse among the over 9000 items that fill this bright, colorful and historic space. Store opens every day at 10:00 am. Closed Tuesdays. Check it out further at Facebook at Lake Ontario Antiques and Creative Designs.

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oSWEGo County

Oswego Speedway 300 E. Albany St., Oswego; 315-342-0646; oswegospeedway.com Known as one of the premier open-wheel pavement short track cars in the world, Supermodifieds, run weekly at Oswego Speedway, making Oswego the only weekly Supermodified racing venue in the world. Small Block Supermodifieds accompany full blown Supers on a weekly Saturday night schedule, May-Sept. No fewer than a dozen past and present Oswego Speedway competitors have competed at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Call or check the website for schedule and ticket details.

Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 E. 3rd St., Oswego; 315-343-1342; www.visitoswegony.com The Richardson-Bates House is one of the most intact house museums in New York State, and features an extensive archival collection and exhibit space documenting the history of Oswego County. The opulent interior and decor of this 1867 Victorian Mansion reflect the tastes of well-to-do 19th century residents who were fascinated with art, culture, education and history. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Safe Haven Museum and Education site 2 E. 7th St., Oswego; 315-342-3003; www.safehavenmuseum.com Early in the morning of August 5, 1944, 982 refugees from Nazi terror arrived at Fort Ontario in Oswego. They had few possessions and little money, but they had an iron will to survive. Safe Haven was formed in 1989 to keep alive the story of these former refugees and the small community that helped them fulfill their dream. Safe Haven was the only Official U.S. Government activity to rescue Jewish refugees during the Second World War. Summer hours: 11am-4pm, Tues.-Sun., including Memorial Day and Labor Day; Closed Mon. Admission: $5 adults & $3 Seniors

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Canal Lock 3, Fulton

Fulton Attractions Canal Landing Gazebo & “Old Downtown” Fulton South First St., Fulton The Gazebo, a bandstand in the “old downtown” area of Fulton, overlooks the Oswego River and one of two locks in the “New York State Barge Canal” portion of the waterway. Check the City of Fulton website for the 2016 free Summer Concert Series calendar.

The downtown business district with several buildings of architectural interest, stores and eateries is right in the vicinity of the Gazebo.

Located directly across from Oswego’s Premier Hotels

Best Western & Quality Inn (315) 216-4665 www.PortCityDaySpa.com 9 East Cayuga St., Oswego, NY 13126

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Canal Landing Marina

Midway Drive-In Theatre

141 South 1st Street, Fulton; 315-592-2474; fultonrecreation.com Located at NYSDOT Lock #3 along the historic Oswego River on the New York State Canal System, Canal Landing Marina is a full amenity facility offering free docking (up to 3 nights) with water and electric hook ups, private showers and restrooms.

2475 NYS Rte. 48, Fulton; 315-593-0699; www.midwaydrivein.com Opened in 1948 and today the only drivein movie theatre left in Central New York. The Midway has one big screen, a concession stand and parking for 600 cars. Open: May-June, weekends; July-Aug., nightly. Call or visit the website for the weekly schedule.

Battle Island State Park

North Bay Campgrounds & Bullhead Point on Lake Neatahwanta

NYS Rte. 48, Fulton; 315-593-3408; nysparks.state.ny.us Named for a battle on the Oswego River in the mid-1700s, Battle Island’s focus today is its popular 18-hole (70 par, 6,087 yards) Battle Island State Park Golf Course that offers golfers great river views from a number of its fairways and greens. Cart and club rentals are available and a restaurant and bar are located on site. Hours: Pro shop: 7am-1 hour before sunset, Mon.Fri., Memorial Day-Labor Day; 6am-1 hour before sunset, Mon.- Fri. Call for greens and cart fees, In-Season Specials and rates for juniors, Twilighters and Link cards.

Fulton Speedway 1603 Co. Rte. 57, Fulton; 315-593-6531; www.fultonspeedway.com Built into a hilly area on the banks of the Oswego River, Fulton Speedway’s 3/8-mile, high-banked clay oval hosts Dirt Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks and Slingshot classes. Saturday races. Visit the website or call for the 2016 schedule.

Great Bear Recreation Area Parking and the entrance to Great Bear are at Route 57 and Great Bear Road; www.friendsofgreatbear.org Great Bear, owned by Fulton and Volney, offers a diversity of flora and fauna, varying terrain, well-maintained trails and the Oswego River and the historical canal guard lock #2 along the towpath.

925 Phillips St, Fulton; 315-592-2256; www.cityoffulton.com North Bay Campground on Lake Neatahwanta offers a peaceful lakefront setting, campground and camp store, playground, game room, bathhouse with four showers, a beach and a boat launch and a picturesque walking pier. Open: mid-May to mid-Sept.. Day passes are available for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Call to make reservations.

John Wells Pratt House Museum

177 S 1st St, Fulton; (315) 598-4616; pratthousemuseum.org The Italianate Pratt house built in 1861 is now home to the Historical Society of Fulton.

Displays include canal boat replicas and focus primarily on history of local industries and businesses, early transportation, education, recreation, and family life, including a period kitchen. Call for summer hours and admission information.

Thunder Island Water Park

21 Wilcox Road, Fulton; 315-598-8016; www.thunder-island.com With 8 water slides, 5 pools, 3 styles of gokarts, miniature golf, a zipline, a video game room, Sliders Café and a picnic table area, it’s safe to say that nobody will be bored at Thunder Island. Park hours: 11am to 6pm, park and noon to 5pm, Water park attractions. Visit the website for details on tickets and special package offers.

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Penn Yan

yAtES County

PENN YAN QUICK TAKE • • • • • •

Keuka Lake Keuka College Keuka Lake Wineries Esperanza Cruises Keuka Lake Outlet Trail Keuka Lake State Park

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The Arts Center of Yates County L. Caroline Underwood Museum Oliver House Museum Scherer Carriage House Birkett Mills Java-Gourmet Company Store Oak Hill Bulk Foods Weaver View Farms Amish Country Store • Windmill Farm & Craft Center EVENTS

• June 11-12 & June 25-26 • Fire It Up! BBQ Weekend • Keuka Lake Wine Trail • June 11-12, Keuka Arts Festival, Keuka • Lake Outlet Trail • June 17, Crusin’ Night • June 12-16, Yates County Fair • Aug. 27, 44th Annual Antique Show & Sale, Yates County Fairgrounds MORE INFORMATION

• www.villageofpennyan.com • www.fingerlakes.com • http://www.yatescountyfair.org/

the arts Center of Yates County

A friendly place

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enn Yan, the largest town on Y-shaped Keuka Lake, is located on the northern end of the eastern branch of the lake. Its unusual name is a tip of the hat to its early Pennsylvania and Yankee settlers, many of whom came to Yates County as followers of Jemima Wilkinson, the first American born woman to form a religious society in America, and her group, the “Society of Universal Friends.”

Penn Yan was the western terminus of the former Crooked Lake Canal built in 1833. Canal trade influenced the economy of the region as mills sprang up along the canal, including paper mills, plaster mills, potash mills and tanneries. The first railroads came to the area in 1850 with the construction of the Canandaigua and Corning Railroad.

Old Order Mennonite families are recent arrivals to the area. Beginning in 1974, many families of the Groffdale Conference Mennonite Church moved to Yates County from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, seeking affordable farmland. The Yates County Old Order Mennonites settlement is the largest horse-and-buggy community in the state of New York. There are also several Old Order Amish settlements in nearby Steuben and Seneca Counties that were founded starting in 1979.

If you are a boating enthusiast, you probably have heard of or ridden on a wooden or fiberglass boat built by the Penn Yan Boat Company. The company, established in 1921 by a German native, Charles A. Hermann, was known for its patented “Tunnel Drive” concept, whereby a cavity was molded into the bottom of the boat’s hull, partially enclosing the propeller and drive shaft. The tunnel drive system provided better boat speed and stability.

Today, Penn Yan’s Main Street offers a friendly place to stroll with its eclectic mix of interesting architecture, art, books, shops and restaurants. The community prides itself in looking after each other and in being approachable. Stop in at the Visitors Center on NY Route 14A just south of the village and ask for the “historic Main Street Walking Tour,” which will give you the details on this National Register Historic District.

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The Maxwell Building, 127 Main Street, Penn Yan 315-536-8226; www.artscenteryatescounty.org June 6 – July 18: Painting & Photography Juried Show One of the best multi-arts centers of the Finger Lakes, The Arts Center of Yates County is a must-see on Main St. in Penn Yan. It features fine arts and high-quality crafts, including a wide range of media. You can find painting, sculpture, woodworking, pottery, glass, fiber arts, book arts, basketry, jewelry and more for sale at reasonable prices. The Center mounts six to eight exhibits of local, regional and international artists every year. It is also a hub for workshops and educational programs throughout the year (check the website for more details.) Hours: 10am – 4:00pm, Mon. to Fri.; 9am – 1pm, Sat.; closed Sun.

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Penn Yan Birkett Mills

1 Main St., Penn Yan 315-536-3311www.thebirkettmills.com One of the largest producers of buckwheat products in the world, Birkett Mills is famous for making the world’s largest pancake. The enormous griddle, measuring 28 feet & one inch wide, was made for Penn Yan’s annual Buckwheat Festival and is mounted on one of the mill’s outside walls. Stand in front of it for fun photos. A small retail shop with Birkett’s buckwheat products is located at 163 Main St.

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2808 State Route 54A, Penn Yan315-536-7843; www.java-gourmet.com; www.fingerlakecoffeeroasters.com Considered the “original, award-winning, artisanal, coffeebased specialty food company” in the gourmet food world. Java Gourmet’s dedicated owners have created more than 30 coffeebased products to date, including dry rubs, sauces, marinades, brines, confections and more. All are all-natural, MSG, gluten- and trans-fat free. There are never any preservatives, emulsifiers or artificial ingredients used. Additionally, they do all the coffee roasting for the products. Check the website or call for summer hours.

L. Caroline Underwood, Oliver House & Scherer Carriage House Museums

the Birkett MiLLs 28-foot wide record-setting pancake griddle mounted on the mill’s outside wall in Penn Yan.

Corner of Chapel and Main Streets, Penn Yan; 315-536-7318; www.yatespast.com Run by the Yates County History Center, Oliver House is a large, 18-room, 19th century brick Italianate style house that was built in 1852. Five major rooms in the house are maintained as Victorian period rooms with many of the home’s original furnishings.

The Underwood Museum houses a passionate collector’s unique collection, from swizzle sticks to pink porcelain pigs, while the Scherer Carriage House is home to the permanent Jemima Wilknson collection. Wilkinson, the first American- born woman to form a religious society in America, and her group of followers, the “Society of Universal Friends,” formed their pioneer settlement of nearly 300 members, in the late 1700s in Yates County.

Check out the Heritage Books & Gifts shop. Hours: 9am – 4pm, Tues. – Fri. Guided and self-guided tours available during regular hours

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To reach the trailhead in Penn Yan: From Main Street, turn west onto Elm Street (Route 54A) and follow to the community ball field on the left. The trail access is behind the vendor booth, to your left, as you are looking at the field.

Part natural wonder and part “industrial archaeology,” the 7-mile Keuka Lake Outlet Trail is built on the track bed of the old Fall Brook Railroad (1884-1974), which, in turn, followed the towpath of the historic Crooked Lake Canal (1833-1877) that once connected Keuka and Seneca lakes by dropping 270 feet over 8 miles through the ravine created by the Keuka Outlet Creek. Lining the trail are remnants of the old gristmills, sawmills and distilleries. Remnants of the Crooked Lake Canal, with its 27 locks, run along the north side of the outlet. An elevation drop of nearly 400 feet, beautiful scenery, gorgeous waterfalls and unusual plant life combine to make this an excellent hike for all enthusiasts.

Keuka Lake State Park

3560 Pepper Rd, Keuka Park (315) 536-3666; nysparks.com/parks Keuka Lake State Park, located in the heart of wine country, has a gentle charm, offering views of vineyard-covered slopes, glimmering water and clear blue sky. Considered a “flagship facility,” visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and hunting, plus 150 handicapped-accessible tent and trailer campsites, showers, dumping stations, large picnic area with tables and grills. Call to make reservations.

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• Salmon River Falls • Salmon River Hatchery (Altmar) • Salmon River International Fishing Museum • The Dougalston Salmon Run • Selkirk Lighthouse • Sandy Island Beach State Park • Sandy Island Beach Bird Sanctuary • Selkirk Shores State Park SPECIAL EVENTS • Salmon River Festival (Fall) • Oswego County Fair (July 1-5, Sandy Creek) NEARBY • Seaway Trail • Lake Ontario Wine Trail • 1000 Islands / Boldt Castle • Syracuse • Watertown • Oswego MORE INFORMATION • www.fishthesalmonriver.com • www.villagepulaski.com • www.pulaskichamber.com • www.co.oswego.com (visit the website for information on fishing guides and charter fishing) • visit local Pulaski tackle shops for rentals, information, fishing licenses and guidance

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ake a stroll and take a look at the center of town. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, most of the 14-acre area was used as a militia training ground when the village was settled in 1804. The center portion developed as the business district in the early nineteenth century, leaving open areas at each end that later became parks. The Salmon River forms part of the eastern boundary of the district. On the west, the boundary is the east side of Broad Street.

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“The Salmon River is rapidly becoming the top salmonid stream in the world — it’s already the most famous in the Lower 48 states.”

---SPIDER RYBAAK (author of “Fishing the Great Lakes of New York: A Guide to Lakes Erie and Ontario, their Tributaries, and the Thousand Islands” (Burford Books).

Pulaski & Salmon River Area Attractions Salmon River International Fishing Museum

3044 State Route 13, a few miles east of Pulaski in Altmar; 315-298-2213, www. salmonriverinternationalfishingmuseum. org The museum is based on the Gladding Corporation collection of more than 250,000 items, including handmade antique fishing rods, lures, reels and tackle, creels, watercolors and historic prints. Some date as far back as the 16th century. Hours of operation aren’t set in stone. However, the lobby contains loads of literature and is always open.

Sandy Island Beach State Park

3387 County Route 150, Pulaski 315-387-2657; nysparks.com/parks Sandy Island is part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune and Wetland System, a 17mile stretch formed by wind and wave motion of a giant inland sea that preceded Lake Ontario. The area is the only significant freshwater dune site in the northeastern United States, and provides many opportunities for hikers, birdwatchers, canoeists and kayakers. Walkovers and viewing platforms have been built to protect the fragile dune environment. Beach swimming season: 11am-7pm, May 23-June 15, weekends and holidays; 11am-7pm, June 20-Sept, 7, daily. Park: 8am-sunset, year round. Vehicle entrance fee: $7.

Selkirk Lighthouse

Salmon River Lighthouse & Marina, 5 Lake Road Extension, Pulaski 315-509-4208; nysparks.com Built in 1838, Selkirk Lighthouse, is located at mouth of the Salmon River and is one of only four lighthouses in the United States that retains its original bird-cage lantern, a hexagonal dome of glass and iron that predates the modern Fresnel Lens. There were eight lamps in the tower, which originally burned whale oil. Today the lighthouse is part of the Salmon River Lighthouse and Marina, a privately owned operation.

Selkirk Shores State Park

7101 State Route #3, Pulaski 315-298-5737; nysparks.com Expect grand sunsets over Lake Ontario, outstanding fishing and popular hiking and biking trails. Bring your binoculars -- the park is directly in the migration route for a wide variety of bird species. Campsites are available directly overlooking a bluff on Lake Ontario. Although swimming is not permitted at Selkirk Shores, campers may swim free of charge at nearby Sandy Island Beach. Amenities and activities at Selkirk Shores include: Biking, Boat Launches, Cabins, Campsites, Cottages, Dumping Stations, Fishing, Food, Hiking, Pavilions and Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Recreation Programs, Showers. Check the website for camping fees, reservations and availability.

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SENECA FALLS QUICK TAKE • • • • • • • •

Seneca Lake Cayuga Lake Cayuga-Seneca Canal Canal Harbor at Seneca Falls Cayuga Lake State Park Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Seneca Falls Heritage Area Women’s Rights National Historic Park: Visitors Center & exhibits; Wesleyan Chapel; Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, The M’Clintock Home (in Waterloo) • Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry • Seneca Falls Historical Society Museum • Seneca Falls “It’s a Wonderful Life” Museum • Frank J. Lodovico Sculpture Trail • Seneca Meadows Wetland Preserve and Trails SPECIAL EVENTS • Seneca Falls July Convention Days • Empire Farm Days / Aug. 9-11 • St. Anthony’s Festival/Labor Day Weekend NEARBY • Finger Lakes Wineries • Waterloo Premium Outlets • Geneva • Waterloo • Auburn • Ithaca • Syracuse • Rochester MORE INFORMATION • Seneca Falls Visitor’s Center • www.senecafalls.com • www.senecafallsonline.com • www.fingerlakescentral.com

When Anthony Met StAnton: this life-size sculpture by A.E. ted Aub III is located on the south side of Cayuga & Seneca Canal, near Spring & E. Bayard Streets, Seneca Falls. It recreates the historic moment in May 1851 when Amelia Bloomer [1818-1894] (in her then progressive & controversial pants) introduced Susan B. Anthony [1820-1906] to Elizabeth Cady Stanton [1815-1902] on a street corner in Seneca Falls. Stand next to Amelia and smile for a great Seneca Falls group photo or “selfie.”

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estled between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, Seneca Falls also has the distinction of being “the birthplace of women’s rights.” The Wesleyan Chapel on Fall Street, the site for the first convention on women’s rights in 1848, is part of the Women’s’ Rights National Park complex. Seneca Fall’s historic sites and waterways, from the lakes to the Canal Harbor on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal make it a popular destination today.

Seneca Falls Attractions Seneca Falls Visitor’s Center & Seneca Falls Heritage Area

89 Fall Street, Seneca Falls 315-568-1510; http://www.senecafalls.com Located in the middle of downtown Seneca Falls, friendly staff will answer questions and share a wealth of knowledge, travel brochures, maps and information about attractions in and around Seneca Falls. The Visitor’s Center serves as an orientation point for local and regional history, providing an historical overview of Seneca Fall’s Heritage Area, which features a commercial main street, a well-appointed harbor on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, architecturally interesting historic districts and individual sites. It is part of New York State’s Heritage Area System. The Seneca Falls Heritage Area interprets the village’s development and role in the Reform Movements of the 19th century, focusing on the setting for the first Women’s Rights Convention in 1848. Hours: 10am4pm, Mon.-Sat.; noon-4pm, Sun. Admission is free. Group tours are available by appointment.

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136 Fall St, Seneca Falls; 315-568-2991; www.nps.gov/wori Operated by the National Park Service, this park preserves sites associated with the 1848 First Women’s Rights Convention, including the Visitors Center and: 1. THe WeSleyAN CHAPel: the First Women’s Rights Convention was held here on July 19 & 20, 1848; 2. elizABeTH CAdy STANToN HouSe: home of the co-organizer of the 1848 convention and co-author of the “Declaration of Sentiments” issued by the convention that introduced the demand for votes for women into the debate. This is where Stanton raised seven children and did extensive networking to create a reform movement.; 3. THe M’CliNToCk HoMe iN WATeRloo: this house is where the First Women’s Rights Convention was planned, and contains exhibits about the M’Clintock family’s Quaker faith and their work for Anti-Slavery and Women’s Rights.

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Cayuga-Seneca Canal

The Cayuga-Seneca Canal connects the Erie Canal to Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake. Departing from the Erie Canal at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge near Seneca Falls, it is a quick trip through one lock to Cayuga Lake. Continuing along the canal through an additional three locks brings you to Seneca Lake. Visit the website http://www. nycanals.com/Cayuga-Seneca_Canal for an excellent boater’s guide to navigating the Cayuga-Seneca Canal.

Canal Harbor at Seneca Falls http://www.senecafalls.com/visitor-boating.php Docking is available in the center of the village from mid-April through mid-November free of charge. Water, electric hookups and a pump out station are available. To make room for everyone, free docking at the Seneca Falls Harbor is limited a 48-hour stay.

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The first sculpture installed on the trail is called, “The Status of Women” and commemorates six important turning points in women’s history.

Statues of an Italian and Irish immigrant honor the men who dug the canal. You will also find interesting contemporary art.

Seneca Falls “it’s a Wonderful life” Museum

32 Fall St., Seneca Falls; 315-568-5838; www.wonderfullifemuseum.com Photographs and memorabilia from the collection of Karolyn Grimes, who played “Zuzu” in the Capra film, are on display with items from other private collections. The Museum illustrates why local residents have long believed that Seneca Falls was the inspiration for Bedford Falls. Hours: 11am-4pm, Tues.-Sat.; other times by appointment.

Download the “It’s A Wonderful Life” Walking Tour map from the website. Free.

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Visitor Center and entrance to the Wildlife Drive and Seneca Trail: 3395 East Audubon Road (Routes 5 and 20 E.), Seneca Falls; 315-5685987; fws.gov/refuge/montezuma Experience nature up close through the refuge’s scenic trails, drives, observation towers and scenic overlooks. Designated a National Wildlife Refuge in 1938 by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service, it is a major resting area for waterfowl and other water birds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada.

Today, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge boasts six active bald eagle nests that can be viewed from Armitage Road, located off of NY State Route 89. Hours: Outdoor facilities (trails, 3.5-mile Wildlife Drive and observation areas), ½ hour before sunrise – ½ hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Visitors Center and Lodge Nature Store: 10am-3pm, weekdays; 10am-4pm weekends (call ahead to make sure they’re open).

Frank J. ludovico Sculpture Trail

61 Ovid St., Route 414, Seneca Falls; 315-789-1465; cay-sentrail.org Take a run or a walk along 1.75 miles on the south side of the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, lined with an eclectic array of original sculptures.

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SkANeATeleS QuiCk TAkeS • Skaneateles Lake • Skaneateles Gazebo & Pier • Skaneateles Historic District • Austin Park • Clift Park • Shotwell Memorial Park • Thayer Park • Bahar Nature Preserve • Charlie Major Nature Trail • Lockwood Lavender Farm • Anyela’s Vineyard • Skaneateles Farmers Market • The Creamery & Historic Boat Museum • John D. Barrow Art Gallery • Skaneateles Artisans • Midlakes Navigation • Mirbeau Inn & Spa • Skaneateles Polo Club SPeCiAl eVeNTS • Classic & Antique Boat Show • Skaneateles Festival • Curbstone Festival • Methodist Church Antique Show NeARBy • Syracuse • Destiny USA • Marcellus • Mottville • Auburn • Owasco Lake MoRe iNFoRMATioN • www.skaneateles.com

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ne of the pleasures Skaneateles offers is taking some time to stroll village streets and visit the enticing variety of specialty shops and boutiques, galleries and restaurants along the route. Many are housed in restored buildings dating back to the late 1700s.

The backdrop to this shopping haven is the “deep blue jewel”––16-mile long Skaneateles Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the region and known as “the gateway to the Finger Lakes.” History has it that after a trip around the world President Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of state, William H. Seward from Auburn, called Skaneateles Lake “the most beautiful body of water in the world.” High praise, indeed.

The area now known as Skaneateles was part of the Central New York Military Tract, which allotted property to veterans of the Revolutionary War. Abraham A. Cuddeback was the first white settler in 1794. As was the case in many parts of the Finger Lakes region, progressive residents of 19th-century Skaneateles participated in abolitionism and other social and political movements.

The Fuller family operated a station of the Underground Railroad out of their home and an early local historian claimed,“Skaneateles eclipsed Syracuse as an anti-slavery town.”

The Skaneateles Historic District includes 17 acres of land and is largely composed of 19thcentury buildings, including Greek Revival, Italianate, Romanesque Revival and Federal styles of architecture. In 1984, the district became part of the National Register of Historic Places.

Enjoying the Historic District today

Baskets of bright summer flowers, lovely trees and inviting park benches lead the way as you browse unique foods and culinary items, special antiques, jewelry, fun gifts, fashionable clothing, children’s toys and fine art and crafts. Restaurants, from easy-going to elegant, are plentiful. Just beyond the village’s picture-perfect gazebo, is a long pier. Get an ice cream cone on a hot summer day and take a stroll. It’s a great spot for taking in pretty lake views and people watching. Some like to fish off the end of the pier. One visitor to the Annual Classic & Antique Boat Show likened the experience to “stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting.”

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Visit the excellent web site by the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce for more information, maps, driving directions and details about all that Skaneateles has to offer. Check out the “Experience Skaneateles” specialty itineraries the Chamber created for people with interests ranging from gourmet foods, arts, history, great date and music get-aways. Go to www.skaneateles.com. You can also visit the Chamber in person for tips and information while you’re in Skaneateles. It is located at 22 Jordan Street and open 10am-4pm, Mon.-Fri., and noon-4pm, Sat. & Sun. in July and August. Call 315-685-0552.

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Skaneateles Attractions Anyela’s Vineyards

2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles 315-685-3797; www.anyelasvineyards.com Home to award-winning wines, Anyela’s is committed to sustainable agricultural practices in its vineyards overlooking Skaneateles Lake. Enjoy the views as you tour Anyela’s vineyards and beautiful gardens. Sample wines and wine flights in the Tasting Room or purchase wine by the glass or the bottle to enjoy in the vineyard. Fruit and cheese boards along with bread or crackers are also available.

Visit the website or call for the summer schedule of daily tastings, live music and special events. Call ahead for groups of 10 or more.

Austin Park

I-34 State St., Skaneateles 315-727-9320; www.skaneateles.com Austin Park features fun playground equipment, picnic tables, basketball and lighted tennis courts, baseball, softball and soccer fields, beach volleyball courts and a great track for walking, biking or blading. Across the street, the State Street School boasts a new playground that delights children of all ages.

Bahar Nature Preserve

3800 Appletree Point Rd. Skaneateles http://tourcayuga.com/attractions This 25-acre preserve, only yards from Skaneateles Lake, treats hikers to a dramatic view of the 100-foot deep Bear Swamp Creek Ravine. The trail includes a 65-foot crescent of lakeshore, a good spot to beach a canoe or kayak before hiking up the ridge trail.

Charlie Major Nature Trail

Crow Hill Road Bridge, Skaneateles 315-685-5607; cnyhik ing.com/ CharlieMajorNatureTrail Named for a gentleman who served multiple roles in Skaneateles’ local government, the Charlie Major Nature Trail follows an abandoned right-of-way that once carried trains along the old Skaneateles Short Line Railroad. The railroad served millworks in the area, including paper mills, gristmills, distilleries and woodworking mills, which were powered by Skaneateles Creek.

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BroWSe the ShopS in doWntoWn SKAneAteleS wooden bridges and meanders through a forested corridor. Along the way you’ll see the remains of the railroad, dams and millworks buildings. Parking is available at both ends: in Mottville at Crow Hill Road and Frost Street, and north of Skaneateles around 4144 Mill Road (Old Seneca Turnpike).

Clift Park, Skaneateles Gazebo & Pier

W. Genesee St., Skaneateles; 315-6855607 Located in the heart of the village across from the Sherwood Inn, Clift Park includes a public swimming area, gazebo, pier and launch dock for Midlakes Navigation Boat tours. There are several benches and a 5-foot wide cement walkway along the waterfront.

Enjoy the public swimming area with lifeguards on duty, or spread a blanket and relax as the Skaneateles Community Band performs at the gazebo every Friday evening in July and August.

The Creamery & Historic Boat Museum

28 Hannum St., Skaneateles 315-685-1360; www.skaneateleshistoricalsociety.org The award-winning Creamery Museum houses many Skaneateles artifacts and a new boat museum.

An interactive lake display allows visitors to press 12 different buttons that light up small LED bulbs to show

points of interest around the lake.

More information about each point is displayed on a 52” flat screen monitor mounted above the model. The boat display includes “Lightning No. 1,” and a 1939 “Comet #1373” suspended to give view of its interior and deck from the mezzanine and its profile and bottom from the deck below. Historical and genealogical research materials are available in the meeting room. Original archival material is only available on Fridays when a researcher is present to assist, advise, and supervise. The Creamery & the Boat Museum are open 1-4pm, Fri. and Sat. in May and June, and from 1-4pm, Fri, Sat. and Sun. in July and August. Guided tours (call ahead) and a gift shop are also available.

John d. Barrow Art Gallery at the Skaneateles library

49 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles; 315-6855135; barrowgallery.org The John D. Barrow Art Gallery is a single-artist gallery containing the works of landscape and portrait painter, John D. Barrow (1824-1906), a secondgeneration Hudson River School-style artist. The Skaneateles area was his muse and main subject. The gift shop sells painting miniatures, posters, stationery and other items. Memorial Day through Labor Day hours: 1-4pm, Mon.-Fri. and 11am-4pm, Sat. Private tours for groups are available upon request. To schedule tours, call the Library at 315-685-5135.

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lockwood lavender Farm

1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles 315-685-5369; lockwoodfar.blogspot.com Lockwood Lavender Farm is a 120-acre flower and fiber farm on a hillside overlooking Skaneateles Lakel. You are welcome to visit the farm during the lavender harvest that runs from June through August. Pick your own bouquet of lavender and enjoy the Lavender Market. Open to the public: 10a.m. to 5p.m., Sat., Sun. & Mon., June & July. The 9th Annual Finger Lakes Lavender Festival takes place July 9 & 10, 2016.

Check the website or like them on Facebook for information on which varieties of lavender are available to pick that week. A special feature on the website, “Wordless Wednesdays,” features beautiful photographs.

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Mirbeau inn & Spa

851 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles 315-685-5006; www.mirbeau.com Clustered around Monet-inspired pondgarden, Mirbeau is a 34-room spa resort, combining the amenities of a French country inn, a world-class spa and nationally acclaimed fine dining. Spa treatments include a chance to lounge in the resting room with a heated foot pool, plus herbal infused saunas, steam rooms, a heated whirlpool spa and private bar in the Aqua Terrace and complimentary exercise or yoga class or work out in the fitness center. Mirbeau was named one of the “Top 25 Small Resorts in America” in the Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards and “Best Boutique Spa” by Spa Finder’s Readers Choice Awards. Visit the website for information on package deals, spa specials, services, prices and reservations.

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Ben Wiles” are available from May through September on beautiful Skaneateles Lake. Multi-day and single day trips aboard Midlake’s 42-passenger vessel, the “Emita II,” on the New York Canal System depart from Macedon, Newark, Syracuse, Oswego and Seneca Falls.

Also available are self-skippered canal boat rentals on the Erie Canal aboard comfortable, easy-to-operate Lockmaster canal boats. Visit the website or call for details and reservations.

Shotwell Memorial Park

W. Genesee St., Skaneateles 315-685-0552; skaneateles. com Considered “one of the most beautiful war memorials in the country,” the property where the park is located was originally owned by John Briggs, a Revolutionary War soldier who moved to Skaneateles in 1800. In 1934, Professor Noreda Rotunno, a Syracuse University landscape architect, designed the memorial park and construction began. Shotwell Memorial Park today is home to monuments dedicated to Skaneateles veterans who served in World Wars I and II, Vietnam and Korea. New plaques are being added for those serving in later conflicts.

Skaneateles Artisans

3 Fennell St. #2, Skaneateles (315) 685-8580; skaneatelesartisans.com Skaneateles Artisans “Gallery Under the Stone” is a gallery located in the historic Old Stone Mill in Skaneateles. They carry high-quality art in a variety of mediums from more than 30 Finger Lakes artists, including fiber art, furniture, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, fauxpainting, wearables, wood, and more.

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2016 Skaneateles Summer calendar of events

Memorial day – labor day 2016 May - october: Skaneateles farmers Market at Austin Park Pavilion corner of Jordan & Austin Streets, three blocks from the Village center every thursday, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm and Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm. Local growers sell seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, cheese, eggs, free range chicken, meat, baked goods.

Memorial day parade in honor of those who have sacrificed themselves for our freedom.

Ceremonies held at St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery, Lakeview Cemetery and the Veteran’s Memorial in Clift Park. Parade starts at 9 am.

community Band concert: Every Friday in July and August Community Band Concert Lakeside in Clift Park. 7:30pm in July, 7pm in August. 315-685-0552, online visit skaneateles.com or lawn chair, tap your toes, relax to the music and smile as little kids dance a joyful jig and boaters pull up and watch from the lakeside. Music ranges from pop to marches, show tunes to light classical. Friday night concerts in July begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday night concerts in August begin at 7 p.m.

Skaneateles Polo Club

783 Andrews Road, Skaneateles; 561-719-3318; skaneateles.com Take in the beautiful horses and fast-moving competitors on horseback. In July and August, there are polo games every Sunday at 3 p.m. at the countryside Skaneateles Polo Grounds on Andrews Road (off West Lake Road). The public is welcome to attend. Donation per car.

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polo games: Every Sunday in July and August, Polo Games, 3 pm!! Andrews Road, small

parking fee.

Annual lighting of the flares around Skaneateles Lake on July 3. For more information, call 315-685-0552, or go online to visit skaneateles.com

July 6 – 9: Skaneateles library Book Sale. 26 Fennell St. 1000s of gently used books for all ages. 315-685-5135

July 8 & 9: Skaneateles united Methodist church Antique Sale & Show. Austin Park Pavilion corner of Jordan & Austin Streets. skanantiqueshow.com July 9 & 10: finger lakes lavender festival in Skaneateles. Lockwood Lavender Farm, 1682 W. Lake Rd. online visit, fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com

4407 Jordan Road, Skaneateles; 315-685-8919 This is the place for classic, beautifully made toys. The HABA USA division in Skaneateles, NY was acquired with HABA’s 1980 purchase of Skaneateles Handicrafters, a business known for its high-quality wooden trains and block sets. In the 1980-90’s this USA office continued to build and distribute T.C. Timber wooden trains and educational block sets. In 2002, this Skaneateles facility was revamped from a manufacturing facility into what it is today -- a sales, marketing and distribution office for the HABA® and other fine toys.

July 22 Skaneateles duck dash. Kids games, food, prizes fun for the entire family!

Thayer Park

August 10 – September 3: Skaneateles Music festival. “World Class Music by

East Genesee St., Skaneateles A peaceful place of shaded lakefront green, Thayer Park is great place to slow down, relax and enjoy the beauty of summer. Benches are provided and some enjoy fishing here for lake trout, rainbow trout, bass, perch –– remember your fishing license. This spot has been popular for several centuries –– the first white settlers (Moravian missionaries) to this area landed here and built a shelter in 1750.

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July 21, 22 & 23: Annual Skaneateles Sidewalk Sales & curbstone festival. 315-685-0552 online visit, skaneateles.com Antique & classic Boat Show lakeside in Clift Park. over 70 antique & classic boats

on display. Demonstrations, Children’s activities and Boat Parade!! 315-685-0552, online visit skaneateles.com

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labor day Weekend: Skaneateles Volunteer Fire Department Family Fun Fund Raiser.

Food, Beverages, Chicken BBQ, Children’s games, Rides, Entertainment, Parade, Car show.

Something for everyone.

Questions? Please contact the Skaneateles Area Chamber of Commerce at 315-685-0552

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Tully & Otisco

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Tully & oTiSCo QuiCk TAke • • • • •

Tully Lakes Song Mountain Woodmansee Farm Llamas Tully Lake Park Highland Forest Park & Skyline Lodge • Otisco Lake • Otisco Lake Park • Otisco Lake Causeway SPeCiAl eVeNTS • Tully’s Annual Moo Run 5K

Tully & otisco Attractions

NeARBy • Interstate Route 81 & The Preble Visitor’s Center • Skaneateles • Syracuse • Cortland & Homer • Binghamton

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otisco lake

Only 6 miles long and about a half a mile wide, Otisco is one of the smallest of the Finger Lakes.

It is a favorite spot for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Otisco Lake is especially good for walleye, trout and tiger muskellunge (tiger musky) fishing, and sunfish, perch, crappie, large-mouth bass, small-mouth bass and white bass are also abundant. Check out the oTiSCo lAke CAuSeWAy – deC FiSHiNG ACCeSS SiTe: The causeway that extends across Otisco lake is a popular casting spot. Located at the south end of the lake on the west side, at the intersection of CR 246 and CR1 113, this access site is hand launch only. Roadside parking is available. The best spot along the causeway is at the gap between the two sides. According to local history, this rocky trail was once an old wagon road used to cross the lake, but today it serves mainly to divide the lake into two distinctly different water basins, with a small channel near the western bank for boat passage.

The larger northern basin is deeper, with clear water, while the smaller, southern basin is more shallow and murky.

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Tully is the largest of six glacial lakes (along with Crooked, Tracy, Mud, Green, and Song) clustered together--and collectively known as the Tully Lakes--in a wide valley bordered by rounded hills. The lake is 234 acres in size with a maximum depth of 30-ft./10 m. It is ideal for kayaking, canoeing, and quiet motors. Extremely irregular in shape, Tully Lake provides boaters with interesting coves and bays to explore. There is only one public boat launch site. To access this site, take Song Lake Crossing Road in the Town of Preble (Cortland County) at the southern end of Tully Lake to Saulsbury Road. Turn north. Follow Saulsbury Road a short distance to Friendly Shores Road, which will be on the left. Follow this as it curves around to the right. The boat launch is at the end of this road and a parking area with gravel ramp. GReeN lAke BeACH: There are no amenities and no public swimming facilities on Tully Lake. However, Green Lake beach, located just a few minutes from the village of Tully, features Tully’s only public beach. Operated by Tully Parks & Recreation, it is fully staffed by certified lifeguards and features swim lessons, a sandy beach, a dock and a diving board.

Woodmansee Farms llamas

915 Woodmancy Rd, Tully; 315-696-8997; woodmanseellamas.com Experience the beautiful Tully area countryside by taking a llama trek with the Woodmansee llamas. The trek involves a combination of an introduction to and brief education about the animals and their basic handling, followed by a trail hike with snacks and drinks brought along by llama packs. You will also learn about the unique glacial geology of Tully Valley. Reservations are required for all visits and treks. The season runs from mid-May to late October, with weeknight and weekend treks available. Weekday treks are available during July and August. The fees include drinks and snacks. Plan on 2-1/2 to 3 hours for the trek. Call for information, schedules and reservations.

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uNioN SPRiNGS QuiCk TAke • Cayuga Lake • Frontenac Island, Park and Public Boat Launch • Frontenac Historical Society and Museum • Springport Free Library • The Produce Place • Pete’s Treats

SPeCiAl eVeNTS • BassMaster Elite & Cayuga Village Waterfront and Music Festival at Frontenanc Park/June 23-26 MoRe iNFoRMATioN: • www.unionspringsny.com

union Springs Attractions Frontenac Historical Society and Museum

178 N. Cayuga St., Union Springs; 315-889-7273; f re e p a g e s. h i s t o r y. r o o t s w e b. a n c e s t r y. com/~frontenac Housed in an 1840 Presbyterian Church, the Frontenac Historical Society and Museum features displays, exhibits and more pertaining to the history of Union Springs. Tour the museum and see collections of Civil War memorabilia, Native American artifacts and more. Open: 1-4pm, Sat. and Sun., May-Oct. or by appointment.

Frontenac island

One of only two islands in the Finger Lakes, this “tiny islet” was named in honor of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, and Governor-General of New France in 1672-82 and again in 1689-98.

Originally it was a place of ceremonial importance to the Cayuga nation. Relax and take in the view of the island from the gazebo at Frontenac Park.

Springport Free library

171 Cayuga St., Union Springs 315-889-7766; flls.org/memberpages/springport.htm The historic Springport Free Library has been serving Springport residents in its current location since 1910. The library collection includes fiction and non-fiction books as well as a children’s section. Story hours for children are presented during the summer, and programs for preschoolers are held during the school year. Library hours: 2-8pm, Mon., Tues. & Thurs. and 10am to 2pm., Fri. and Sat.

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Frontenac Park and Public Boat launch

26 Chapel St., Union Springs 315-889-7265; unionspringsny.com/park Enjoy shoreline park facilities at this tobacco-free, 27-acre municipal park with a beach for swimming, bathhouse, playground, athletic fields (soccer field, baseball diamond and basketball court), two picnic pavilions, a gazebo and a docking system for boats and fishing. The boat launch is open year-round, weather permitting.

Restrooms are available from April through September. Fishing from the boat launch docks is allowed but overnight docking is prohibited. Three marinas are located near the park. The boat launch service is free, but donations are appreciated.

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he best bass anglers in the country will be competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament for a $100,000 grand prize on Cayuga Lake June 23-26.

13,000 people attended last year’s event, and 20,000 are expected for 2016. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

The Bassmaster Elite Tournament puts on quite a show with the fishing tournament, live water demos, B.A.S.S. sponsor interactive displays, B.A.S.S. national vendors, Toyota Torque Pull, sponsored events, water shows, and other exciting events.

The Union Springs Chamber of Commerce will be rounding out the fun with live music, fireworks, local events, and demonstrations.

40 Local Vendors will be attending, assuring that you'll have the very best Food, Beer, Wine, Crafts, Outdoor Goods, and Local Merchants to shop from.

Honoring Wounded Warriors: A Military Day to honor wounded veterans will be held on Sunday with some exciting military events in the works. Help us support our wounded veterans.

The Bassmaster weigh-ins and the events will be at Frontenac Park in Union Springs. For more information, visit www.fishcayuga.com or www.unionspringsny.com

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Waterloo

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WATERLOO QUICK TAKES • Cayuga/Seneca Canal • National Memorial Day Museum • M’Clintock House / Women’s Rights National Historic Park • Terwilliger Hall • Peter Whitmer Farm • Muranda Cheese Company • Waterloo Premium Outlets • Magee Country Diner SPECIAL EVENTS • Memorial Day in Waterloo / May 22-25 & 30 • St. Mary’s Festival / June 26-27 NEARBY • Cayuga Lake • Seneca Lake • Finger Lakes Wineries & Trails • Seneca Falls • Cayuga Lake State Park / Seneca Falls MORE INFORMATION • www.fingerlakescentral.com • www.waterloony.com • www.waterlootown.org

Waterloo –– Birthplace of Memorial Day

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emorial Day in the Finger Lakes took on national significance when the little village of Waterloo, NY was recognized in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day. President Johnson signed a congressional proclamation that declared Waterloo, NY as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. The first Memorial Day celebration in Waterloo was on May 5, 1866.

It was proposed by Henry C. Welles and General John B. Murray to honor both the living veterans and those who died in the Civil War. The village was decorated with flags at half-mast and the graves of the patriotic dead who fought in the Civil War were decorated with flowers. Two years later in 1868 the celebration was moved to May 30th where it has since remained.

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Waterloo Attractions Canal Side Experiences

The National Memorial Day Museum

706 Waterloo-Geneva Road, Waterloo 315-781-6682; www.canalside.net Finger Lakes Family Fun: with an array of selections, Canal Side options range from narrated boat tours with Captain John to private moonlight cruises, dinner cruises, and wine and cheese cruises, to campsites, and even floating accommodations. Day outings, kayak tours and rentals along with fishing charters, are also available. At “Paint Your Own Pottery,” guests can even discover their crafting inner-selves.

35 East Main Street, Waterloo (315) 539-9611; waterloony.com/MdayMus.html Waterloo’s Memorial Day Museum, established when Waterloo was officially recognized as the “birthplace of Memorial Day,” is housed in a 22-room brick mansion that was built in 1850 just a short walk from the Cayuga/Seneca Canal. A full slate of historical and family themed entertainment is set for May 22-25 & 30 in Waterloo, with solemn commemorations planned for the traditional Memorial Day May 30th. The full schedule, which includes a car show, crafters, 5K run, biker rally, musical entertainment and a pizzaeating contest, can be found online at Waterloony.com.

The M’Clintock House

14 East Williams St., Waterloo Mary Ann and Thomas M’Clintock were dedicated Quakers and abolitionists. As founding members of the Western New York Anti-Slavery Society, they helped write its constitution. Mary Ann was an organizer of the First Woman’s Rights Convention (1848) held in Seneca Falls. The “Declaration of Sentiments” was drafted in her home, which is now part of the Women’s Rights National Historic Park and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open: Sat. and Sun. during the summer. Free admission.

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Oak Island

Oak Street off Main, Waterloo Oak Island is a village park with toilets, a picnic pavilion, and flower gardens just across the canal from Lock 4. There are several concrete ramps and docks, as well as a large parking lot. Fishing off the Oak Island docks is popular with locals and visitors.

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31 E. Williams St., Waterloo 315-539-0533; waterloo.com/library.html

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SENECA CouNty Terwilliger Hall is an annex of the Waterloo Library, one of the oldest libraries in New York State constructed specifically to be a library and operated continuously as a library in its original building under its original charter. Visitors will see photographs and maps from as early as 1806, a replica of a general store, authentic full-sized vehicles, Native American artifacts and a display of Waterloo firsts, including pianos and organs manufactured in Waterloo. Currency, antique guns, medical instruments, dolls and a unique display of early funeral customs are a sampling of other exhibits. 1-4pm, Tues.Fri.; closed, Sat.-Mon.

Peter Whitmer Farm Mormon Historic Site

1451 Aunkst Road, Waterloo; 315-539-2552; hillcumorah.org/whitmer.php The restored log home of Peter Whitmer marks a historic site important to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was here that Joseph Smith, Jr. and five other men formally organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Joseph Smith Jr. and Oliver Cowdery completed the Book of Mormon. The facility features furnishing from the early 1800s. Summer hours are 9am-7pm, Mon.Sat., and noon-7pm, Sun. Guided tours are available. The Whitmer Farm is one of several Visitor Centers and Historic Sites of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. West of Waterloo in Palmyra you will find the Hill Cumorah Visitors Center, the Joseph Smith Farm Visitors Center, The Sacred Grove, the Book of Mormon Publication Site/Grandin Printing Shop and the Martin Harris Farm. The annual Hill Cumorah Pageant, an outdoor theatrical extravaganza that tells the Mormon story, takes place at Hill Cumorah in Palmyra this year on July 10-11 and 14-18. Visit the website for details.

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Watkins Glen

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WATKINS GLEN QUICK TAKE • • • •

Seneca Lake Seneca Lake Wineries (40+) Seneca Harbor Park Pier Cayuta, Lamoka and Waneta Lakes

• Captain Bill’s Seneca Lake Cruises & Seneca Harbor Station • Schooner Excursions • Summit to Stream Adventures • Seneca Sailing Adventures • Harbor Hotel • Watkins Glen International • International Motor Racing Research Center • Watkins Glen State Park • Finger Lakes National Forest • Catherine Valley Trail • Sugar Hill State Forest • Painted Bar Stables • Backbone Horse Campground • The Farm Sanctuary • Great Escape Ice Cream Store • FB Famous Brands Outlet • Watkins Glen Golf SPECIAL EVENTS Finger Lakes Wine Festival 23rd Annual Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Regatta Race/June 17 & 18 MORE INFORMATION www.watkinsglenchamber.com www.theglen.com cnyhiking.com

Home of American Road Racing

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ocated on the southern tip of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen is the site of scenic Watkins Glen State Park, voted #3 in the USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Poll for Best State Park in the United States. That being said, Watkins Glen is probably best known for its role in auto racing, being the home of a street course used in road racing, a famous racetrack, Watkins Glen International, and a historic race, the Watkins Glen Grand Prix.

Add in Seneca Lake and all the water activities to found into the equation equation and it all adds up to unforgettable summer fun.

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Watkins Glen Attractions

Watkins Glen international Raceway

On the Waterfront:

Captain Bill’s Seneca Lake Excursions & Seneca Lake Harbor Station

North Frank lin Street, Watkins Gle n; 607-535-4541; www.senecaharborstation.com Enjoy an elegant, and unique dining experience aboard Captain Bill’s 270 passenger dining vessel, the Seneca Legacy. Take in views only seen from the water, while enjoying lunch or a romantic dinner. The Stroller IV, Captain Bill’s 50 foot mahogany vessel, offers hour long tours of Seneca Lake. Top it all off with a stop in the gift shop. Sailing mid-May through the end of October. For you landlubbers, enjoy a great meal at his waterfront restaurant, Seneca Harbor Station.

Schooner Excursions

Seneca Harbor Park Pier, Watkins Glen; 607-535-5253; www.schoonerexcursions.com Experience a 2-hour sail aboard the 1926 Schooner True Love, a 1926 John Alden Malabar VII Schooner. This beautifully restored Schooner is 67’ in length and is certified for up to 23 passengers. The Schooner True Love is a U.S.C.G Inspected Vessel that provides day sails and private sailing charters on Seneca Lake. Schooner True Love has sailed the Caribbean waters of St. Thomas since the 1950’s and was featured in the 1956 movie “High Society” with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra. In the Fall of 2008 she was purchased by Schooner Excursions, Inc. and brought to the United States. The rich sailing history and mystique of True Love along with the beautiful scenery of Seneca Lake provide for an unforgettable sailing experience.Cruises are available four times each day, leaving from the Village Pier in downtown Watkins Glen. Visit the website for details.

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

16 North Franklin St., Watkins Glen; 607-535-6116; www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com Deluxe accommodations in this Four-Diamond AAA rated award-winning hotel located on Seneca Lake include six luxurious suites, nightly turn down service, an indoor pool and fitness center and a professional concierge on call to assist in planning your Watkins Glen vacation. The hotel features Blue Pointe Grille and the Cold Water Bar. In the warmer months, dine outside on “The Patio” with a spectacular view of Seneca Lake.

Watkins Glen International

2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen; 607-535-2486; www.theglen.com Watkins Glen International is a permanent staple in NASCAR, where it has become as much a tradition as the Daytona 500 or the Coca-Cola 600. In a 2014 USA Today readers’ choice on-line poll as the best NASCAR track in the nation. Camping sites are available. Call ahead for reservations. For race tickets, call the WGI Ticket Office at 866-461-RACE or you can purchase tickets online

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Watkins Glen International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen

610 S Decatur St, Watkins Glen 607-535-9044; www.racingarchives.org This research center is dedicated to representing the documentary heritage of amateur and professional motor racing, highlighting Sports Car, Formula 1, NASCAR, and vintage and Historic racing and maintains extensive historical archives.

Visit the website for its searchable data base, audio downloads, racing links and online gift shop. Center hours: 9a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; open by appointment.

Watkins Glen State Park

1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen 607-535-4511; nysparks.state.ny.us This is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with good reason. Within two miles, the glen’s stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek. The park offers 305 campsites with restrooms, hot showers, dumping stations and firewood for sale. Call ahead or visit the website to make reservations.

Sugar Hill State Forest

3361 Tower Hill Rd, Watkins Glen 607-776-2165; www.dec.ny.gov The Sugar Hill trail system traverses the hills separating Keuka and Seneca Lakes., offering spectacular views, miles of for-

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ests, and opportunities to glimpse wildlife.

Sugar Hill is part of the Six Nations Trail System. The main trail head for the system is the Sugar Hill Fire Tower and Recreation Area located near the north end of the Sugar Hill State Forest, off of Tower Hill Rd. At that location you will find parking, water, flush toilets, the fire tower, rangers cabin, picnic area and pavilion, 16 horse stalls, rec building, kiosks with sign-in sheets, an accessible horse mounting ramp, two radio towers, a couple of archery targets and field area for camping. Getting there from Watkins Glen: from NY 14 in downtown take NY 409 west, take a right onto Co. Rt. 28, then a left onto Co. Rt. 23, then a left onto Co. Rt. 21, the first right onto Tower Hill Rd, and then a left into the tower area.

Summit to Stream Adventures

607-535-2701; summittostream.com Summit to Stream Adventures offers fly fishing classes, charter fishing and charter boat service, kayaking (rentals, deliveries and tours) and autumn archery hunts directed by Mark Moskal, NYS Licensed Guide #3899, is the primary guide and owner. Take it up a notch for the adventure of a lifetime in the Finger Lakes.

Finger Lakes National Forest

Hector Ranger Station at 5218 State Route 414, Hector; 607-546-4470;www.dec.ny.gov New York State’s only designated national forest encompasses 16,259 acres between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. The forest has more than 30 miles (50 km) of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures, and woodlands. 30 miles of interconnecting trails traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. Hiking and horseback riding are favorite activities here.

Finger Lakes National Forest Backbone Horse Campground

5218 State Route 414, Hector, NY 14841 Phone: 607-546-4470 FAX: 607-546-4474 Website: www.fs.usda. gov/fingerlakes Backbone Horse Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground designed for campers or picnickers with horses. It is open year round and sites are available with eleven sites available on a first come first serve basis.. Each site has tie posts for horses and there is a corral in the area. The campground has three vault toilets, trash cans, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at some sites. Horse users only are allowed from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. There is a pond available for watering livestock.

Painted Bar Stables

4093 Lake St, Burdett; 607-216-8141; www.paintedbarstables.com Located just uphill from Watkins Glen, Painted Bar offers year-round guided trail rides, riding lessons, leasing, boarding and educational opportunities. The stable’s reliable, experienced horses carry riders through the rolling landscape of the Finger Lakes Region on beautiful trails ranging from simple to rugged terrain. Overnight, Daytime and All-Day Trail rides can be scheduled. All rides are by appointment only and must be made on Painted Bar’s online request form. Availabilty is subject to change. Give at least 24 to 48 hours notice for your request when possible because stable plans may change if there are no rides booked.

The Farm Sanctuary

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3150 Aikens Rd, Watkins Glen 607-583-2225; www.farmsanctuary.org Farm Sanctuary is committed to ending cruelty to farm animals and promoting compassionate vegan living through rescue, education, and advocacy efforts.

The Sanctuary’s 175-acre shelter is home to more than 500 cows, pigs, turkeys, and other farm animals — and each has a special story. Take an hour-long guided tour, browse the unique gift shop, learn more about farm animals in the Visitor Center, enjoy a snack on the scenic deck. Farm Sanctuary is located next door to Sugar Hill State Forest, just west of Watkins Glen. Call or visit the website for summer hours.

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Seneca River Cross Lake Cross Lake Marina Parker’s Pond & Otto Lake Old Erie Canal Trail Centreport Aqueduct & Aqueduct Park Old Erie Restaurant Purple Monkey Antiques Weedsport Speedway DIRT Motorsports Hall of Fame & Classic Car Museum Old Brutus Historical Society Cato Meridian Community Recreation Center Skydive Central New York Giancarelli Brothers Winery

SPECIAL EVENTS • Cato-Meridian Community Garage Sale / May 31-June2 • Cayuga County Fair NEARBY • Cayuga and Seneca Lakes Wineries and Wine Trails • Syracuse / Destiny USA • Skaneateles • Jordan/Elbride • Auburn • Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge MORE INFORMATION • www.tourcayuga.com • village ofwedsport.org • village of cato.com

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eedsport and Cato were both part of the Central New York Military Tract reserved for veterans of the American Revolution. Weedsport was a port on the Erie Canal, west of Syracuse, New York. Whitford’s Airport is north of the village in the Town of Cato. Weedsport was originally named “Weed’s Basin” because the town had a basin (boat turnaround) during the Erie Canal era. The name was later changed to Weedsport.

Weedsport & Cato Attractions Cross Lake

Between the Villages of Jordan and Meridian; www.dec.ny.gov Cross Lake is basically a widening of the Seneca River as the river flows through the lower third of the lake. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, “Cross Lake is probably best known for producing some large northern pike with fish in the 15 pound range being taken most years. Walleye, tiger musky, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass are the main game fish found in the lake. Black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, channel catfish, brown bullhead and common carp can also be found in the lake. However, with the Seneca River flowing through the lake, you never know what fish species you may encounter on your next cast.” A DEC launch on Seneca River provides public access to Cross Lake. It is located on Bonita Bridge Road, 2 miles east of the Village of Weedsport. Hand launch.

10 cars and trailers. Several marinas also offer services. Make sure you have your fishing license in hand and check regulations.

Old Erie Canal Trail: Port Byron to Weedsport

www.cnyhiking.com/OldErieCanalPortByronToWeedsport.htm This 2.3-mile section of the Old Erie Canal Trail runs from Schasel Park in Port Byron to Centreport Park just west of Weedsport, NY. This section of the trail has the remains of the old enlarged Lock 52 and of the old Centreport Aqueduct just west of Weedsport. The trail ends briefly at Centreport Park and follows roads into Weedsport before following the canal again just to the left of Arby’s/Tim Horton’s along NY 34.

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Centreport Aqueduct & Aqueduct Park

Route 31 West, Weedsport The Erie Canal was the engineering marvel of its time and this is a great place to study its ingenuity. Located in the town of Brutus near Weedsport, the Centerport Aqueduct was opened in 1855 and originally carried the Erie Canal over a confluence of North and Cold Springs Brooks. It was named “Centre Port” Aqueduct because it was located almost in the exact middle of Section 7 of the Erie Canal. It is a three-span structure that was constructed with stone abutments and wooden beams made from white oak and pine. The trough was made from hemlock. It is one of the original 33 aqueducts built during the construction of the Erie Canal. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Aqueduct is unusual as it incorporates a dam into the stonework structure. The dam creates a pool of “dead” water above the aqueduct, which allows gravel and silt to settle out of the stream. The park has several picnic tables and small grills, but does not have restrooms or electricity available. All trash must be removed. Open: dawn to dusk.

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Parker’s Pond & Otter Lake

11259 Short Cut Rd, Cato; 315-626-2605 Parker’s Pond, located 7.7 miles from Weedsport, is in the migration path of Canada geese and ducks and a gathering place for thousands of birds as they head north for the summer. Fish for perch, brown trout, bream, pickerel, bowfin, smallmouth bass, bluegill and northern pike. Otter Lake is a small, peaceful spot in Cato. Covering 277 acres, it is only about 1.5 mi./2.4 km. long and 10-ft./3 m. deep. Like most glacial lakes in the region, Otter runs south to north. It drains into nearby Parker Pond via an unnamed creek through a wetland at its northern end. In fact, Otter Lake is almost entirely surrounded by wetlands. Visit www.ilovethe fingerlakes.com/lakes/Otter.htm for details on how to access the lake.

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On the banks of the Erie Canal in downtown Weedsport, the Old Brutus Historical Society displays local historical items related to Brutus, Weedsport and the Erie Canal. A permanent display features an old-time kitchen, a rural one-room schoolhouse, a cabin of a canal boat, craftsman tools, farm tools and items that were once manufactured in the area. The Society also maintains extensive genealogy files, containing lineage data on many of the local families.

These files are updated weekly. The volunteer staff uses donated newspapers, family scrapbooks, photographs and other keepsakes.

1 Speedway Dr., Weedsport 315-834-3067; www.weedsportspeedway.com Things are popping at the newly renovated Weedsport Speedway, a place instrumental in developing DIRT motorsports and its popularity nationwide. The World of Outlaw Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Big Blocks headline the 2015 Weedsport Speedway race season. Check the web page for complete schedule details.

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MAY & JUNE

MAY 26-29: CORNING GLASSFEST. Celebrate glass and the fire arts with live glassblowing shows on the outdoor stage in Centerway Square, listen to music during Rock The Park, visit Finger Lakes Wine & Craft Beer Tasting sites, enjoy activities for the whole family, shop the Gaffer’s Distict, stay late for fireworks Saturday night. 607-937-6292; www. gafferdistrict.com MAY 27-30 & 30: 150Th ANNuAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEkEND IN WATERLOO. A full slate of historical and family themed entertainment, with solemn commemorations planned for the traditional Memorial Day May 30th. See the full schedule, which includes a car show, crafters, 5K run, biker rally, musical entertainment and living history on Oak Island, online at waterloony.com.

MAY 28, JuNE 25, SEPT. 24 & OCT. 29: “uP AND DOIN’”: ThE WOMEN OF ROSE hILL AND JOhNSTON FARMS TOuR. 11am. Rose Hill Mansion, 3373 Route 96A, one mile south of Routes 5 & 20, Geneva. Discover how American women’s lives changed in the 19th-century through the experiences of three generations of women who lived at Rose Hill Mansion and the Johnston House from 1822 to 1891. These special 90 minute tours are not the same as Rose Hill’s regular tour. Participants will meet at Rose Hill and then drive to the nearby Johnston House. Reservations required.

Call Rose Hill Mansion at 315-789-3848.

Admission: $10, adults; $7 members of the Geneva Historical Society and $4, children. www.genevahistoricalsociety.com June 1-18: GENEVA MuSIC FESTIVAL. Gearan Center for the Performing Arts, Hobart and William Smith, 300 Pulteney St, Geneva.

The 2016 GMF season features chamber music performances, organ and vocal recitals, adventurous new music, bluegrass and a week of Latin music and dance. Week 1 (June 1-5): The first week of the festival brings together new and returning artists at GMF. Many will join forces for an evening of some of the finest romantic chamber music for strings and piano. Week 2 (June 9-12) features the festival’s Latino Cultural Celebration. Week 3 (June 12-18) features Juilliard Professor Laurie Smukler, plus a concert of contemporary music at Ravines Winery. Visit the festival website for schedule details, location and ticket information. 315-521-1623; www.genevamusicfestival.com JuNE 3 & 4: SuLPhuR SPRINGS FESTIVAL. Village of Clifton Springs. Celebrate the Victorian age. This event honors Dr. Henry Foster’s sanitarium and his famous water cure with a parade at 6pm, pony rides, food vendors, live musical acts, games for kids and more. 315-945-5388; sulphurspringsfestival. com

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GREAT FOOD AT THE SAUERKRAUT WEEKEND IN PHELPS: Four generations of the Kukuvka family have brought their homemade kraut recipes to Phelps.

In fact, a national RV group put them on their list of top German food spots in the United States.

JuNE 3-5: MARCELLuS OLDE hOME DAYS. Kick off the summer season with a favorite Marcellus event. Olde Home Days features music, rides, games, entertainment and events throughout the village and in Marcellus Park located at 2443 Platt Road. Call 315-673-3227 for more information or visit marcellusny.com JuNE 4: PLANTASIA: SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE. 9am-3pm.

Baltimore Woods Nature Center, located at 4007 Bishop Hill Road in Marcellus. A large selection of plants and herbs, a garden café, vendor booths featuring natureand garden-inspired merchandise, local foods, book signings, demonstrations and workshops. Free admission and parking. www.baltimorewoods.org.

SuMMER 2016: CMAC (PERFORMING ART CENTER). 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua. Top acts are booked throughout the summer at this world class venue with 5,000 covered seats, lawn seating for 10,000, new state-of-the-art lawn video and sound system, expanded stage and concessions.

The summer 2016 line up includes everyone from Jackson Brown to Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan and his Band with Special Guest Mavis Staples, Yanni, Lyle Lovet, Don Henley and more. Call 585394-4400.

JuNE 4: OLD WAYS DAYS. 11am-4pm. Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum & Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski Jr. Education Center, 6880 East Lake Road, Auburn. Spend a day in the 1800s with horse drawn wagon and Model “T” rides, touring the country store, country kitchen, blacksmith shop, one room school house, the Herb Garden and demonstrations. Lunch available for purchase and the gift shop will be open. Free admission. 315-252-7644.

SuMMER 2016: CORTLAND REPERTORY ThEATER. Little York Pavilion, 6799 Little York

Lake Road, Preble. The Little York Pavilion, the Cortland Repertory Theatre’s performance space, was built in 1906 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From its idyllic, coun-

try setting it commands a sweeping, picturesque view of Little York Lake and sets the stage for a great night of summer theater. This year’s season includes: “The Fox on the Fairway” (June 8-16),

“West Side Story” (June 22-July 9), “A Chorus Line” (July 13-30), “Cards on the Table” (Aug. 3-13), “The Kitchen Witches” (Aug. 17-27) and “The Marvelous Wonderettes” (Aug. 31-Sept.

10). Visit the website for show details,, ticket prices and reservations. 607-756-2627 & toll-free 800-427-6160; cortlandrep.org

JuNE 11 & 12: ST. ANThONY’S FESTIVAL. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 50 Pomeroy St., Cortland. Silent auction, theme basket raffles, music, food, games, fireworks, Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Celebratory Mass and Sunday 10:30 a.m. procession/parade. A Cortland tradition since 1905. Visit the website for complete schedule details: www. saintanthonysfestival.org JuNE 11: ThE GENEVA hISTORICAL SOCIETY’S BIENNIAL TOuR OF hOMES. 10am-4pm. Geneva. Tour eight private homes, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Performing Arts Center at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and the Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture and Wine Center. Tickets: Presale tickets are $18 for members, $22 for nonmembers. $25 the day of the tour.

Purchase tickets at the Geneva Historical Society, 543 South Main Street, Geneva, NY. Tour, ticket locations, more details: 315-7895151; www.genevahistoricalsociety.com JuNE 17-18: 23rd WATkINS GLEN WATERFRONT FESTIVAL & CARDBOARD REGATTA AT SENECA hARBOR PARk. Musical entertainment all along the Seneca Harbor Waterfront. On Saturday from 11am-2pm stroll through the “Concourse de Cardboard.” At 2pm it’s the Nearly Famous Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Festival activities and parking are free. 607535-3003; www.thewaterfrontfestival.com JuNE 19: FAThER’S DAY BARBEQuE – INNS OF AuRORA. 11am-3pm. Aurora Inn, Main St., Aurora.

Held on the lakeside lawn of the Aurora Inn, featuring classic dishes like barbecue ribs and

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Admission: Free. 315-789-5151; www.genevahistoricalsociety.com SuMMER 2016 MAIN EVENTS at WATkINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL • June 24-26: SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Majors Super Tour • June 30 – July 3: Shalen’s Six Hours of The Glen , featuring the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, Mazda Prototype Lites, Porsche GT3 Cup USA, and Lamborghini Super Trofeo.

• July 15-17: Finger Lakes Wine Festival • Aug. 4 – 7: Cheez-It at The Glen, NASCAR K&N Pro East Series Bully Hill Vineyards 100 on Friday, and the NASCAR XFINITY Series Zippo 200 on Saturday.

• Sept. 9 – 11: U.S. Vintage Grand Prix, featuring historic SVRA (Sportscar Vintage Racing Association) race cars from nearly every era.

JuNE 25-26: VARICk WINERY’S 12th ANNuAL ChERRY FESTIVAL. 5102 State Route 89, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Romulus. 9:30am-6pm. Rain or shine. Enjoy cherry picking, wine, apple chuckin’, food, arts and crafts vendors, and music. Fun for the whole family. Free admission. $4.00 to taste six wines. 315-549-8797; www.varickwinery.com

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JuLY 1-3: FAIR hAVEN FOuRTh OF JuLY CELEBRATION. 9am-10:30pm. Band Stand Park & Town Field, Fair Haven. Events include: the Mile Long Parade, Chicken BBQ, Carnival and live entertainment, an Arts & Crafts Fair, the Finger Lakes 5K Run, the Bayside Cruisers Classic Car Show and fireworks over the bay. Free admission. 315-947-5628; www. fairhavenny.com.

JuLY 2-AuG. 14: STERLING RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL–4OTh ANNIVERSARY SEASON. 10am-7pm, weekends (Sat. & Sun. only). 15385 Farden Road, Sterling. More than 100 stage and street performers, professional actors and comedians, plus games, musicians, artisans and food vendors whimsically recreate an authentic English Renaissance village for you to experience. Call box office for ticket prices: 800-879-4446; www.sterlingfestival.com

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JuLY 8 & 9 AND JuLY 12-16: ANNuAL hILL CuMORAh PAGEANT. 9:15pm at sunset. Hill Cumorah Historic Sites, Route 603 State Route 21 (off NY State Thruway exit 43), Manchester. The story of the Book of Mormon is set on an enormous 10 level stage. Twelve-tower lighting, a state-ofthe-art sound system, Hollywood special effects and a costumed cast of more than 650 provide a truly spectacular show. Parking and admission are free. 315-597-5851; www.hillcumorah.com JuLY 9 & 10: 9Th ANNuAL FINGER LAkES LAVENDAR FESTIVAL. 9am-5pm. Lockwood Lavender Farm, 1682 West Lake Road, Skaneateles.

Stroll through fragrant lavender fields, harvest your own bouquet of fresh lavender, enjoy culinary delights and the work of local artists and hand-crafters and shop Lockwood’s lavender market. Free admission. 315-685-5369; www.fingerlakeslavenderfestival.blogspot.com; JuLY 12 (2pm), JuLY 16 (11am), AuG. 16 (2pm) & AuG. 20 (11am): FOOD ThEMED TOuR OF ROSE hILL MANSION. Rose Hill Mansion, 3373 Route 96A, one mile south of Routes 5 & 20, Geneva. This 60 minute tour focuses on the history of food and food production at Rose Hill and in the Finger Lakes region.

Learn how the Swan family produced different types of foods on their land and how food was preserved, prepared and presented at their table. Learn about how these processes shifted over the 19th century as elements of food production and preparation began to be mechanized. This tour is different from the usual Rose Hill tour. Reservations are required for this tour. Call Rose Hill Mansion at 315-7893848; www.genevahistoricalsociety.com JuLY 13 & 27, AuG. 10 & 24. GENEVA WALkING TOuRS. 7pm. Discover the many and varied stories of Geneva’s Main Street neighborhoods with the Geneva Historical Society Archivist, Karen Osburn. Tours begin at Pulteney Park in Geneva. Admission: The tour is $5 per person. Reservations preferred, but not required. Reservations may be made by calling the Geneva Historical Society at 315789-5151. www.genevahistoricalsociety.com JuLY 15-17: FINGER LAkES WINE FESTIVAL. Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers the largest showcase of wines produced in New York State with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, live music, culinary classes and cooking demonstrations. 866-4617223 (for tickets); www.flwinefest.com JuLY 16: 36th ANNuAL hOLIDAY IN hOMER. 28 Main St., Homer. This annual Arts and Crafts Festival, sponsored by Homer Congregational Church on the beautiful church green in downtown Homer, features more than 125 artisans and crafters and a full day of music, local shopping and delicious food. 607-7492604; holidayinhomer@yahoo.com

JuLY 21: CORNING’S TASTE OF SuMMER. 5-9pm. Taste samples from Gaffer District restaurants and businesses, and enjoy live music, entertainment, kids’ activities for children and shopping as you stroll Corning’s Bridge Street (which will be closed to traffic for this event). 607-937-6292; www.gafferdistrict.com JuLY 23: MODEL T BIRThDAY CELEBRATION AT ROSE hILL MANSION. Noon-4pm. Rose Hill Mansion house and grounds, 3373 Route 96A, one mile south of Routes 5 & 20, Geneva. Celebrate the 100th birthday of the Geneva Historical Society’s 1916 Model T Ford Canopy Express, on display at Rose Hill Mansion. See exhibits and displays throughout the mansion about the early days of roadways and transportation in the Geneva area. There will be birthday cake to eat, and Lock 52 Jazz Band will perform a concert at 2 p.m. in the afternoon.

Admission: $7.00 admission; Geneva Historical Society members and children 9 and under free. Call 315-789-5151 for more information. www.genevahistoricalsociety.com JuLY 24-30: BON TON ROuLET ANNuAL BIkE TREk ThROuGh ThE FINGER LAkES. A 7-day scenic bicycle tour, a “festival on wheels” through the Finger Lakes region is a fully supported tour that takes cyclists to wide open farm fields, past grand overlooks of the lakes, to waterfalls and gorges and historic sites. Sponsored by the YMCAs of Auburn and Cortland. Visit the website for information about lodging, daily itineraries and entry fees. 315-253-5304; www.bontonroulet.com JuLY 24: SONNENBERG FAMILY FuN DAYS. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua. 1-4pm. An afternoon of history, science, fun, and flowers with a variety of themed activities throughout the park’s 50 acres. The event also includes access to Sonnenberg’s mansion and gardens as well as free entry in a drawing for a special family fun door prize. Admission: $6/adults, $5/seniors (60+), $3/ students (13-17 years and college w/ ID), $0.50/ children (4-12) and free for children 3 and under.

585-394-4922; info@sonnenberg.org JuLY 26 & 27: ST. MARY’S FESTIVAL. 2-10pm, Fri. July 26 & Noon-10pm Sat. July 27. St. Mary’s Church, Center Street, Waterloo. Free admission, free entertainment, nightly dinners & a la carte, children’s games, horse riding, and gambling. Fun for all ages, Dinner at 5pm. Horse rides and games start at 6:15pm. Rain or shine, under tents. 315539-2944; www.smsprcc.org JuLY 28-31: OSWEGO hARBORFEST. Breitbeck Park and the City of Oswego. This admission free festival features live music, entertainment and special events on several stages throughout the city, plus the Harborfest Family Park, a juried arts & crafts venue, amusement rides, food vendors and a grand finale fireworks show over Lake Ontario. Visit the website for schedule details and directions. 315-343-6858; oswegoharborfest.com

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Finger Lakes 2016 SAMPLER of SUMMER FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Festival. Some of the hottest jazz acts around will be entertaining the crowds on the shore of Lake Neatahwanta, on Wm. Gillard Dr. behind the Fulton War Memorial. Beer and Wine available.

MUST have proper ID. Bring your lawn chairs/blankets. Please leave your pets and coolers at home.

Free Admission. fultonjazzfest@gmail.com AuG. 13: FARM hERITAGE DAY. Noon-4pm.

Johnston House, 3523 East Lake Road at Route 96A, 1.5 miles south of Routes 5 & 20, Geneva.

Experience 19th-century farm life through period crafts and farming activities, games, and animal exhibits on the grounds of the 1822 Johnston House. Admission: Free. 315-789-5151; www.genevahistoricalsociety.com AuG. 19 & 20: GROTON OLD hOME DAYS. Fun, food, a parade, music and entertainment for the whole family. 607-898-4191; www.grotonoldhomedays.com

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JuLY 29-31: 38 T h A N N uA L A N T I Q u E A N D C L A S S I C B O AT S h O W. 3pm-dusk Fri., 9am- dusk Sat. & 8am-3pm, Sun. Clift Park, Skaneateles. Antique and classic boats are on display both in the water and on land. Activities include: 3 concerts, boat parade (3 p.m. Saturday), kids activities on Saturday, shopping, huge raffle, Syracuse Model Boat Club will have boats on display, and historic tours of the Village on Saturday and Sunday. www.skaneateles.com JuLY 30 & 31: CANANDAIGuA LAkEFRONT ART ShOW. 10am – 5pm. Kershaw Park, Canandaigua. A long-standing tradition at Kershaw Park on Canandaigua Lake. The lakefront is lined with artists representing works in all different mediums.

JuLY 30-31: ROuTE 90 GARAGE SALE. 9am-5pm, rain or shine. The annual 50 mile Route 90 Garage Sale takes on a festival atmosphere each year as friends, family members and the occasional family dog go searching for surprises. Stretching along the roadside of Route 90, a New York State Scenic Byway, the sale runs from Montezuma in the north to the Village of Homer at the southern end. Along the way you will find everything imaginable from antique andirons to zebra prints and loads of other unexpected delights.

JuLY 23: 5Th ANNuAL FINGER LAkES ChEESE FESTIVAL. 10am-5pm. Sunset View Creamery, 4970 County Rd 14, Odessa (5 miles south of Watkins Glen). At this funfilled family day of food, music, animals, games, classes and more you’ll have the chance to taste all the cheeses of the Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance in one place, and enjoy plenty of local foods and beverages. www. flcheesetrail.com

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JuLY 31-AuG. 2: 50Th ANNuAL PhELPS SAuERkRAuT WEEkEND. The Phelps Sauerkraut Festival Weekend celebrates the town’s status as one of the world’s largest sauerkraut producers. This year’s Festival includes arts and crafts, games, a 20K road race and — of course — a food court featuring the famous sauerkraut cake. 315-548-8900; phelpsny.com/ sauerkraut-festival

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AuG. 6: CORTLAND ARTS & WINE FESTIVAL. 10am-5pm. Courthouse Park, Cortland. More than 50 visual artists with individual booths, a juried art show, live music, a classic car show and a wine tent featuring 16 Fingert Lakes wineries fill Courthouser Park. For Wine Tent tickets prices visit www.cortlandartsandwine.org.

AuG. 6 & 7: CuRTISS CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE WEEkEND. Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, 8419 State Route 54, Hammondsport. Gathering of motorcyclists, motorcycle enthusiasts, and motorcycle vendors. Routes available for various different rides around Keuka Lake. 607-569-2160; www. glennhcurtissmuseum.org AuG. 10 – SEPT. 3: SkANEATELES MuSIC FESTIVAL. Events take place at First Presbyterian Church and at a new venue located in Anyela’s Vineyards. Since 1980, the Skaneateles Festival has brought world-class musicians to this charming lakeside community for four weeks of chamber music, chamber orchestra and children’s concerts in the late summer. Visit the website for the complete line-up, schedule and ticket information.

315-685-7418; www.skanfest.org AuG. 12-13: FuLTON JAZZ FEST. 5:30-11pm.

Two nights of great live music, great food, and good times under the stars at the Fulton Jazz

AuG. 20 & 21: ARTS IN ThE GARDENS. Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St., Canandaigua. See paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, glass, woodwork, photography, and other fine art created by talented artists chosen from a large pool of applicants from across the country on the grounds of Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion. Rain or Shine, Free Art Lectures, Wine/Beer Garden, Raffle Tent and more. Event details subject to change. Special reduced admission is $6.00 and includes access to the mansion and gardens. 585-394-4922 AuG. 25-SEPT. 5: ThE GREAT NEW YORk STATE FAIR. Empire Expo Center-NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. Central New York’s grand end-of-summer celebration features 12 days of midway rides and games, agricultural exhibits, endless food stands, concerts and special events. 2016 concert standouts include Keith Urban, the Commodores and more. Visit the website for schedule information and ticket prices. www.nysfair.org. Call 800-475-FAIR or 315487-7711.

SEPT. 9 & 10: 31ST ANNuAL CENTRAL NEW YORk TOMATO FEST. 11am-6pm. Downtown Auburn. This annual fundraising event features craft and commercial vendors, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, rides, nonprofit booths, farmers markets, pasta dinner and more. Since its inception in 1985, TomatoFest has raised over $300,000 and collected more than 13,000 canned goods to help feed the hungry through donations to participating area food pantries. cnytomatofest.org SEPT. 16, 17 & 18: 70Th ANNuAL JORDAN FALL FESTIVAL. Enjoy free admission, free parking, free shuttle and free entertainment at Jordan’s three-day extravaganza on Beaver St. Great food.

Amusement rides, pumpkin painting, teen karaoke, and activities for kids. Shop the used book sale, arts and crafts tent and merchants tent.

Check out some of the finest vehicles from around New York state at the annual car, bike and truck show. 315-730-7498; jordanfallfestival.com

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