OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE OF ONTARIO COUNTY
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Wellness Seekers
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Foodies
The world is your oyster, and you want to taste it all. Your appetite for life steers you to awardwinning wineries and breweries, community farmers markets, ripe orchards and roadside stands where you can take home some of nature’s bounty, and experience lively farm-to-table restaurants.
Your quest is for balance in mind, body and spirit. Your journey towards bliss might take you to a stand-up paddleboard yoga session, a mother-daughter retreat, a rejuvenating massage and facial, or a meaningful cup of tea. Foodies Outdoor Adventurists
Wellness Seekers Cultural Aficionados
Outdoor Adventurists
Fresh air, open skies and a glorious array of lakes, forests, hills and back roads just won’t let you sit still. You need to experience the great outdoors on a bike, in a boat, climbing a mountain or zip lining downhill while yelling “Cowabunga!”
Cultural Aficionados
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presence of fine art and culture. Nothing moves you like a symphony in perfect synchronicity, a painting aglow with true colors, a play that makes you laugh and cry at the same time, an exhibit that takes you back 100 years.
Foodies Morning: Tie on that apron and roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class at the New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Your reward for hard work? Lunch! nywcc.com, 585-394-7070
Afternoon: Pick table grapes or red raspberries at Jerome’s U-Pick Fruit Farm in Naples. jeromesupick.com, 800-874-2548 Snack: Pick up a Naples grape pie at Monica’s Pies for your bedtime dessert. monicaspies.com, 585-374-2139 Dinner: Local foods are made fine and fancy at Kismet New American Bistro in Naples, which welcomes vegans, carnivores and everyone in between. kismetnewamericanbistro.com, 585-374-9171
Canandaigua/Naples/Bristol
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Stay: French toast crème brulee, spinach strata, baked eggs and ham, breakfast at the AAA Four Diamond 1795 Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast in Bristol is guaranteed to be top drawer. acorninnbb.com, 585-229-2834
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Breakfast: Oatmeal? Pancakes? Omelet? Everyone will find what they love at Brady J’s in Bloomfield. 585-657-4611
Outdoor Adventurists Dessert: Spare the sandwich and spoil the children with homemade ice cream at Shark’s Ice Cream in Bloomfield. sharksicecream.com, 585-657-4429
Stay: Pitch your tent or park your trailer at Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill in South Bristol, where you’ll have a panoramic view of the Bristol Hills. www.co.ontario.ny.us/Facilities/ Facility/Details/4, 585-374-6250
Morning: Get close and personal with dozens of alpacas, and learn how alpaca farming works at Lazy Acre Alpacas in West Bloomfield. Tour includes time in the alpaca clothing retail shop. lazyacrealpacas.com, 585-455-1203
Afternoon: Soak in contemporary art and fine craft from Upstate New York artists at Main Street Arts, a gallery in historic Clifton Springs. mainstreetartsgallery.com, 315-462-0210
Before dinner: Shop for your favorite jazz LP or a new guitar at Area Records & Music, Geneva’s full-service music shop for more than 30 years. arearecords.com, 315-789-9131
Afternoon: Let your inner daredevil fly high at Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, Canandaigua. This mountaintop adventure course includes zip lines, tight rope walks, rope ladders, bridges and more. bristolmountainadventures.com, 585-374-1180
Naples/Bloomfield/Bristol
Cultural Aficionados Dinner: Wood-fired pizza or filet mignon? It all tastes delicious with craft cocktails, wine or beer at Halsey’s Restaurant, a classic dining experience in downtown Geneva. halseysgeneva.com, 315-789-4070 Evening: It could be ballet, the symphony or a national indie rock band. The Smith Center for the Arts, built in 1894, showcases nearly all genres of live performing arts, and it has a compelling lineup of new and classic arthouse films. thesmith.org, 315-781-5483
Stay: Keep it classy at Geneva On The Lake in Geneva, a lakeside Italianate villa resort with historic artwork throughout and ceramic art in the gift shop. genevaonthelake.com, 315-789-7190
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Wellness Seekers Morning: You and your girlfriends can leave your ego on the shore of Canandaigua Lake and find your warrior pose on a standup paddleboard. Finger Lakes Yogascapes offers this and other outdoor yoga adventures. fingerlakesyogascapes.com, 585-746-2674
Afternoon: You and your besties will look and feel your best after a facial, massage and pedicure at Park West Hair Design & Spa in Canandaigua.
parkwesthairdesignandspa. com, 585-393-1400
Dinner: At Simply Crepes in Canandaigua, you get the best of both worlds -- healthy and delicious -inside a light and airy crepe. Be sure to order a bottle of Finger Lakes wine or beer. simplycrepes.com, 585-394-9090
Refreshment: Nothing says refresh and revive like a cup of tea. Good Life Tea in Canandaigua sells loose leaf teas and tea paraphernalia. goodlifetea.com, 585-337-0838
Stay: After a good night’s sleep at The Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua, take your morning meditation on an Adirondack chair by the lake, then go for a swim in the indoor or outdoor pool. theinnonthelake.com, 585-394-7800
Canandaigua
Foodies Morning: Pack for a great picnic by shopping at the Saturday Canandaigua Farmers Market. You’ll find an abundance of farm-fresh produce, cheeses, baked good and juices for your locavore spread.canandaiguafarmersmarket.com Late morning: Do you dig vintage 20th century kitchenware and cookbooks? Do you love cats? Prepare for a “blast from the past” at Cat’s in the Kitchen, a collectibles shop for people who love cooking with a few kitty trinkets in the mix. 585394-3994
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Lunch: Take your picnic down to Kershaw Park and enjoy your Finger Lakes lunch with a view of Canandaigua Lake. Read through your new vintage cookbook, then spend the afternoon swimming and lounging at the beach. Late afternoon: Time for some beer tastings and dinner. Start with a flight at Naked Dove Brewing Co., then try more beers with dinner at the Bee Hive Brew Pub. nakeddovebrewing. com, 585-396-2537; beehivebrewpub.com, 585-919-2471
Stay: 1840 Inn on the Main has luxurious accommodations on North Main Street, and serves gourmet breakfasts in an elegant dining room. innonthemain.com, 585-394-0139
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Outdoor Adventurists
Hiking: Dryer Road Park’s multi-use trail system includes a variety of single-track trails, ideal for hiking and mountain biking. 585-742-5080
Learning: Get a jump start on the next day by signing up for a kayaking session or GoPro Camera clinic at the L. L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School. llbean.com/adventure 888-552-5583
Shopping: Need a new pair of hiking shorts or sunglasses? The North Face, across from Eastview Mall, is well-stocked. 585-398-2477 888-552-5583
Dinner: Rest your bod and do some excellent carb-loaded pizza at Lucca’s Wood-Fire Bistro. luccawfpizza. com, 585-924-9009
Stay: You (and your canine companion) will rest comfortably at the pet-friendly Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Victor. (585) 924-9240
Cultural Aficionados
Morning: Stroll through nine themed gardens that were the pride of early 20th century philanthropist Mary Clark Thompson, the visionary for Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site. sonnenberg.org, 585-394-4922
Night: Didn’t catch it on Broadway? It might be playing at Bristol Valley Theatre in Naples. In addition to live professional theater, there are also films, music and literary presentations. bvtnaples.org, 585-374-6318
Lunch: Local culture (and a locally sourced menu) thrive at the ever-eclectic Roots Café in Naples. 585-374-9800
Stroll In! Morning: Deep-tissue massage? Facial? Hot stone massage? Aromatherapy? Mineral springs bath? Acupuncture? There are many ways to feel good at The Springs, Integrative Medicine Center & Spa at Clifton Springs Hospital. Afterwards, be sure to take a meditative stroll around the outdoor labyrinth. thespringsofclifton.com, 315-462-1350
Lunch: Enjoy a healthy lunch with a salad and soup at Warfield’s Restaurant, Lounge & Bakery in Clifton Springs. Save a little room for dessert! warfields.com, 315-462-7184
Victor
Stay: The Morgan Samuels Inn near Canandaigua is a AAA Four-Diamond bed-and-breakfast with loads of charm. There’s breakfast, of course, but consider making a reservation for the Innkeeper’s dinner. morgansamuelsinn.com, 585-394-9232
Afternoon: The work of local artists is on display (and for sale) at Artizann’s Gifts from the Finger Lakes in Naples. artizanns.com, 585-374-6740
Canandaigua/South Bristol/ Naples
Wellness Seekers Afternoon: Walk through nature on Ontario Pathways. From the Phelps trailhead you’ll pass waterfalls and enjoy the serenity of the forest. ontariopathways.org, 585-234-7722 Happy hour: Laughter is the best medicine, and you’re bound to find a giggle or two at Crafty Ales & Lagers, a Phelps nanobrewery where travelers and locals mingle like old friends. drinkcraftyales.com, 315-332-1606
Stay: The Ramada Geneva Lakefront has a soothing view of Seneca Lake, and sits right on a paved walking path for your morning constitution. genevaramada.com, 315-789-0400
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Foodies Morning: Savor the smell and taste of ripe, fresh fruit grown at Red Jacket Orchards, which also makes vibrant cold-press fruit juices. redjacketorchards.com, 315-781-2749
Lunch: Enjoy rustic fare in a rustic barn at Ravinous Kitchen, the on-site café at Ravines Wine Cellars. Of course, there’s wine with this lunch. ravineswine.com, 315-781-7007
Happy hour: It’s all happening on Linden Street in downtown Geneva. Taste a flight of wines from around the world at Microclimate Wine Bar, or try some Finger Lakes hard cider and cider cocktails at Kashong Creek Craft Cider. 315-787-0077 (Microclimate); kashongcreek.com.
Afternoon: Why should the wine tasting stop just because lunch is over? Billsboro Winery, housed in a romantic old barn, is a great follow-up to Ravines. billsborowinery.com, 315-789-9538
Dinner: Locally grown ingredients taste even better when eaten in the company of locals. Red Dove Tavern has been a favorite Geneva hangout for nearly a decade. reddovetavern.com, 315-781-2020
Stay: Belhurst Castle is full of charming historic details, including this: a secret wine spigot for guests who stay in the Castle. There is also an onsite winery. belhurst.com, 315-781-0201.
Geneva
Outdoor Adventurists Brunch: Have a late breakfast or early lunch at The Cornerstone Market and Peggy’s Rumpus Room in Honeoye, a favorite spot that features local foods and local ceramics and jewelry. thecornerstonemarket.com, 585-229-2411
Morning: Get up early and take a bike ride along the Afternoon: Rent a fishing boat from Trident Marine and spend the day on the water of west side of Honeoye Lake (West Lake Road) while Honeoye Lake. Bring fishing gear to see what the air is cool and the sun is coming up. kind of tall tales emerge. tridentmarina.com, 585-229-2270
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Dinner: Pack a picnic and enjoy it at Sandy Bottom Park. The park has a playground, shuffleboard, fishing, baseball field and pickle ball court.
Stay: The Quiet Place cabin and lodge rentals provide a scenic, comfortable and private setting where you can feel in sync with the natural beauty of the Finger Lakes. thequietplace.com, 585-657-4643
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Morning: French-born sculptor Philippe Faraut’s studio isn’t open to the public, but his artwork can be seen throughout downtown Honeoye. Stroll by the community gazebo, the Honeoye Public Library, The Cornerstone Market and his PCF Studios, all within walking distance along Main Street. philippefaraut.com
Cultural Aficionados
Lunch: Enjoy Faraut’s sculptures, which are on exhibit at Mill Creek Café. Faraut, who eats there frequently, helped guide the café’s renovations. millcreekcafe.com 585-229-2620
After lunch: Learn to knit, make paper, etch glass or some other craft at Honeoye Craft Lab. Or just shop for supplies or beautiful work from local artists. honeoyecraftlab.com, 802-342-6342 Afternoon: Browse The Wizard of Clay for unique ceramic art made with the Wizard’s trademarked Bristoleaf impressions. wizardofclay.com, 585-229-2980
Honeoye/Bloomfield
Wellness Seekers
Morning: Serenity awaits you in a kayak or canoe on Canadice Lake, one of two Finger Lakes that are forever wild. Rentals available from Canadice Lake Outfitters. canadicelakeoutfitters.com, 585-669-9512
Afternoon: Tee off on a Robert Trent Jones golf course that overlooks beautiful Canandaigua Lake at Bristol Harbour Resort in South Bristol. bristolharbour.com, 585-396-2200 Stay: Bristol Harbour has #FLX charm with extra lake country comfort. bristolharbour.com, 585-396-2200
Lunch: Enjoy a healthful, gourmet lunch with creative flair at Café Sol in Bristol. cafesolroute64.com 585-229-2233
Stroll In! Morning: Learn how Seneca and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture has shaped the Finger Lakes past and present at the family-friendly Ganondagan State Historic Site and the Seneca Art & Culture Center in Victor. ganondagan.org, 585-924-5848
After lunch: Chase that delicious lunch with a salubrious tasting at Heron Hill Tasting Room at Bristol. heronhill.com, (585) 394-0173.
Richmond/Bristol/South Bristol
Families Afternoon: It’s all fun in the sun at Canandaigua’s Roseland Waterpark, which has nine water attractions, including a wave pool, raft ride and The Cliff, a 65-foot slide. roselandwaterpark.com, 585-396-2000 Evening:Enjoy some oldfashioned “time out” on the carousel at Eastview Mall in Victor, then grab a bite to eat at the Village Bakery & Café, a locally owned favorite at Eastview. villagebakeries.com, 585-223-1007
Snacktacular: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. The Apple Farm in Victor offers fresh apple cider and baked goods, and has disc golf and hiking trails. thevictorapplefarm.com, 585-924-3420
Stay: Get a taste of the Adirondacks in the Finger Lakes at Greenwoods Bed & Breakfast Inn. greenwoodsinn.com, 585-229-2111
Stay: Homewood Suites by Hilton in Victor has the best of both worlds: Kitchenettes and laundry facilities to make you feel at home, indoor pool and breakfast buffet to make you feel like you’re on vacation. rochestervictor.homewoodsuites.com, 585-869-7500
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Outdoor Adventurists Afternoon: Relish Canandaigua Lake on a stand-up paddleboard or in a kayak. Watercraft rentals and lessons are available at Canandaigua Sailboarding. cdgasailboard.com, 585-394-8150
Morning: Experience the exhilaration of wakeboarding at Roseland Wake Park, the Northeast’s only cable wakeboarding park. roselandwakepark.com, 585-393-9253
Canandaigua
Lunch:Grab a gourmet burger and salad at The Burger Bar by Wegmans. No reservations needed. wegmansburgerbar.com, (585) 394-1619
Stay: Located next door to Roseland Wake Park, the Holiday Inn Express Canandaigua offers free movie rentals, among other amenities. 585-396-3669
Dinner: How about authentic Mexican fare and flavorful margaritas in a lively and stylized eatery? It’s all yours at Rio Tomatlan. riotomatlan.com, 585-394-9380
Cultural Aficionados Lunch: The Holloway House in Bloomfield was once the site of a 19th century stagecoach stop. It’s been serving roast turkey dinners for more than 75 years. thehollowayhouse.com, 585-657-7120
Dinner: Have a relaxing meal in the friendly and intimate Big Bass Brasserie in Bloomfield. bigbassbrasserie.com, 585-657-8059 Afternoon: Tap into the history of wireless communication at the Antique Wireless Museum in Bloomfield, a place that will make you appreciate your cell phone even more. antiquewireless.org, 585-257-5119
Morning: The Hill Cumorah Visitors Center in Manchester is a great starting point to visit all the nearby historic sites for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Hill Cumorah Pageant takes place here every July. hillcumorah.org, 315-597-5851
Manchester/Bloomfield/Canandaigua
Wellness Seekers
Shop: You’re bound to find a storied Stay: Relax in fashionably updated 1950s-style treasure from the past among one of the retro at the Miami Motel. This Mad Men many antique dealers at One Potato Two. wannabe is always a colorful experience. Some onepotatotwo.com, 585-657-7446 rooms have Jacuzzis, and fire pits are available for after-dark socializing. motelmiami.com, 585-394-6700
Morning: Breathe deeply and move your body in a way that will restore and rejuvenate. That’s what Grounded by Yoga in Bloomfield is all about. Yoga, meditation, and other classes available. groundedbyyoga.com, (585) 703-4676 Afternoon: What does peaceful look like? A guided horseback ride through the scenic Bristol Hills with Liberty Stables in Bloomfield. No riding experience necessary. 585-229-2384.
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Bloomfield/Naples/South Bristol
Stay: Mountain Horse Farm Bed and Breakfast & Wellness Retreat offers weekend getaways that include horses in their workshops for personal growth and learning. mountainhorsefarm.com, 585-374-5056
Happy hour: Unwind even more with a sweeping view of Canandaigua Lake and the surrounding hills at the County Road 12 Overlook in South Bristol.
The next day: Take a coffee break with some of Mother Nature’s more unusual creatures. Krantz’s Frog Lounge in Naples lets you sip java, admire small terrarium-dwelling amphibians, and shop for locally produced jewelry and see fine art prints by local artists. 585-727-8808
Drink This #FLXperience Lake Street Station Winery, Geneva Over the years, the building has served as a Texaco station, an auto glass repair shop and a Greyhound Bus station.
lakestreetwine.com Arbor Hill Winery, Naples You can also buy salad dressing here. And a lot of other gourmet foods. thegrapery.com Blue Toad Hard Cider, Victor This tasting room and cider pub are inside a blue train car. Choo choo!
bluetoadhardcider.com
Belhurst Winery, Geneva Check out the creative wine labels.
belhurst.com/winery
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill, Naples The root beer here is great too. brewandbrats.com Billsboro Winery, Geneva Tasting room doubles as an art gallery, with new artwork coming in frequently.
billsborowinery.com
Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery, Fairport Casa Larga’s New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival includes a bar made of real ice!
casalarga.com
Crafty Ales & Lagers, Phelps Crafty Ales considers itself a “nano-brewery.”
drinkcraftyales.com
GAEL Brewing Company, Geneva GAEL’s Ci-Beer is brewed to taste like hard cider but has no apples.
gaelbrewing.com
Glass Factory Brew House, Geneva This brewery is located inside White Springs Winery. whitespringswinery.com Hazlitt’s Red Cat Cellars, Naples Yes, the red cat on the Red Cat wine label is sitting in a hot tub. Hazlitt’s Cider Tree Hard Cider is made here. hazlitt1852.com Heron Hill Tasting Room at Bristol, Canandaigua The tasting room is located inside a barn that is more than 100 years old. heronhill.com Inspire Moore Winery, Naples A portrait of John Lennon dominates the tasting room, as does the smell of incense. inspiremoorewinery.com Lacey Magruder Winery & Brew Barn, Geneva The tasting room is housed in a 180-year-old barn.
laceymagrudervineyardandwinery.com
Lake Drum Brewing, Geneva LPs play on a turntable parked behind the bar.
lakedrumbrewing.com
Naked Dove Brewing Company, Canandaigua No naked doves are allowed in the brewery.
nakeddovebrewing.com
Nedloh Brewing Co., Bloomfield You can see the hopyard from the tasting room bar.
nedlohbrewing.com
Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery, Bloomfield The brewery’s name pays homage to Dog Fish Head Brewing Co.’s Noble Rot.
nobleshepherdbrewery.com
Ravines Wine Cellars, Geneva The onsite café, Ravinous Kitchen, serves a mean pork belly sandwich.
ravineswine.com
Raymor Estate Cellars, Bloomfield Tasting room is open by appointment.
raymorcellars.myshopify.com/
White Springs Winery, Geneva The late founder, Carl Fribolin started this winery when he was in his 80s.
whitespringswinery.com
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, Victor Order an appetizer from a mall restaurant and it will be delivered while you have a tasting.
3brotherswinery.com
Three Huskies Brewing, Canandaigua This brewery hides inside Dobber’s Sports Bar & Grill.
dobberssportsbarandgrill.com
Twisted Rail Brewing, Canandaigua How about trying the Ale Aboard or a Spike Driver? twistedrailbrewing.com The VB Brewery, Victor VB beers are served at some area wineries.
thevbbrewery.com
The variety of wineries, and cideries
breweries is amazing in Ontario County.
Each one has its own unique quirk of note that we thought you would enjoy!
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Festivals & Special Events
Break a Sweat. Pinnacle Athletic Campus in Victor is your one-stop shop for indoor and outdoor athletic events, sports, training, competitive events and fitness classes. pinnacle-athletic.com, 585-433-2930
Make a Bet. Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in Farmington is where live thoroughbred horseracing thrives. Prefer hands-on betting? There are more than 1,500 video gaming machines. fingerlakesgaming.com, 585- 924-3232
Take a Rest. You Deserve it. Find your home away from home at a cozy bed-andbreakfast, lakeside hotel or scenic campground. Check out all your options at visitfingerlakes.com/hotels
CANANDAIGUA ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL, CANANDAIGUA Bluegrass, jazz, rock and R&B. Paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry. Music and art come alive at this lively downtown festival. Mid-July
canandaiguaartfestival.com
HILL CUMORAH PAGEANT, MANCHESTER The story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is told in this epic outdoor theatrical production. Seven showings in mid-July
hillcumorah.org
GANONDAGAN NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL, VICTOR
One of the most unique events in the Northeast, this festival celebrates Seneca and Iroquois dance, music, food and customs. Last weekend of July ganondagan.org FINGER LAKES RIESLING & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL, CANANDAIGUA
Celebrate the region’s most celebrated wine varietal. Then chase it with beer. First weekend of August rieslingfestival.com PHELPS SAUERKRAUT WEEKEND, PHELPS
A little village makes a big deal over fermented cabbage. First weekend of August phelpsny.com/sauerkraut-weekend PAGEANT OF STEAM, HOPEWELL/CANANDAIGUA
Steam traction engines. Antique tractors. A veritable parade of movable farm equipment. Mid-August pageantofsteam.org NAPLES GRAPE FESTIVAL, NAPLES
In Naples, it’s all about the grapes. Grape pies, juices, wine, grape fun! Last weekend of September naplesgrapefest.org BRISTOL MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL, SOUTH BRISTOL/NAPLES
Fall foliage and sky rides make this a truly peak season event for the whole family. Second Sunday of October bristolmt.com CANANDAIGUA CHRISTKINDL MARKET, CANANDAIGUA
This Christmas market, on the grounds of the Granger Homestead, brings together artisans, food vendors, musicians and much good cheer. In the Homestead, check out the Festival of Trees which runs through early December Four days in mid-November canandaiguachristkindlmarket.com
For more ideas, see visitingerlakes.com/events HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Former Postmaster General Gideon Granger built his Canandaigua home in 1816. This year, the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum celebrates its bicentennial. grangerhomestead.org,585-394-1472 Wegmans is marking its 100th anniversary. Be sure to check out why this grocery chain inspires supermarket envy. Locations in Canandaigua and Geneva. wegmans.com
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Cheshire Union Gift Shop & Antique Center is holding its 100th anniversary celebration in June. But this schoolhouse-turned-shopping mecca has a festive atmosphere every day. cugifts.com, 585-394-5530
Free (or almost free) Events TWO HERONS DRUM CIRCLE (FREE) Various locations, Geneva
HOSTED OPEN MIC (FREE) Brew & Brats, Naples
TRIVIA NIGHT (FREE) Vonnie’s Boathouse Bar & Grille, Geneva
TUNES BY THE TRACKS ($5 DONATION) Clifton Springs Library, Clifton Springs
Bring your guitar or other musical instruments or just listen to the local talent. 6 to 9 p.m. every Saturday brewandbrats.com
Participants of all skill levels and ages are welcome. Bring your drum or borrow one. 4 to 6 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month Two Herons Drum Circle on Facebook
Listen to local musical groups, then join the jam session after the show. Usually 7 to 9 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month (check schedule) cliftonspringslibrary.blogspot.com/
Show the world how smart you really are … about trivia. 8 p.m. every Thursday (315) 789-2585 ART FILM SCREENING (FREE) Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs
Watch a film about the arts and artists, and enjoy free refreshments. 7 p.m. second Thursday of each month mainstreetartsgallery.com OPEN SEW THURSDAYS ($5) Quilty Pleasures, Geneva
GENEVA NIGHT OUT, (FREE) Downtown Geneva
Downtown merchants and businesses invite the public to enjoy art, culture, food, drink and merriment. First Friday of every month genevanightout.wordpress.com
Bring your sewing project and machine (or rent one) for an afternoon of sewing and camaraderie. 1 to 5 p.m. every Thursday quiltypleasuresny.com GUIDED HIKE (FREE) Victor Hiking Trails, Victor
Go for a guided hike for about two hours. Takes place on various Saturday mornings. Check schedule on website victorhikingtrails.org COMMUNITY BREW NIGHT (FREE) The VB Brewery, Victor
Beer lovers are invited to watch an automated brewing system and taste somehome brews at the brewery. Feel free to bring beer or snacks to share. 6 to 9 p.m. third Tuesday of each month thevbbrewery.com CANANDAIGUA WINE WALK ($8) Canandaigua Business Improvement District, Canandaigua
Stroll downtown shops and sample wines from across New York. 4 to 7 p.m. first Saturday of each month downtowncanandaigua.com MUSIC NIGHT ($5) Roots Café, Naples
One night a week, local musicians take over the cafe. Call for schedule (585) 374-9800
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we love our lakes...
One look from above and it’s easy to see why the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York deserves its name. The long slender bodies of water form a striking resemblance to the fingers of an outstretched hand. Native Americans believe the lakes were formed when the Great Spirit placed his hand on the land to bless it and left behind a divine handprint. Modern science credits the formation of the Finger Lakes to centuries-old glacial activity. However the lakes were formed, one thing is certain those who live here and those who visit, share in the blessing of the breathtaking Finger Lakes Region.
Honeoye Lake – “Lying Finger” Honeoye is a prime fishing spot in the Finger Lakes, thanks to its pond-like ecosystem. In the winter, the water freezes quickly and maintains its solid surface through the season to become a playground for ice fishing, skating, and even ice boating. Length: 5 miles • Depth: 30 feet Canadice Lake – “Long Lake” Perhaps named with a bit of humor, Canadice is quite tiny, but it packs a lot of natural beauty. Length: 3 miles • Depth: 91 feet Hemlock Lake – “Sister Lake to Canadice” As the “sister lake” to Canadice, Hemlock Lake supplies drinking water to the city of Rochester. The tree-lined undeveloped setting of the sister shores creates a contrasting experience to the larger more populated lakes. Since these two are remote in setting, they’re both peaceful places to relax and enjoy nature. Length: 8 miles • Depth: 96 feet Canandaigua Lake – “The Chosen Spot” The reason why Canandaigua Lake is often called “the playground of the Finger Lakes” is obvious. The lake and surrounding area provide a host of recreational opportunities. It’s also where Squaw Island, a landmark off the lake’s north shore, is found. This tiny island was a former refuge for Seneca women and children. From its parks to vineyards to boat tours and more, Canandaigua Lake has something for everyone to enjoy. Length: 16 miles • Depth: 262 feet Seneca Lake – “The Seneca Nation” Seneca Lake connects directly to the Atlantic Ocean through New York State’s Erie Canal System. At night, a drum-like beating can be heard across Seneca’s waters. Legend has it that the sound is the reverberations of our Native American ancestors’ drums. Science explains the mysterious beating as the escape of natural gas deposits from beneath Seneca’s deep waters. Its depth and size make Seneca Lake a favorite of sailing and diving enthusiasts. Length: 36 miles • Depth: 632 feet
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Did you know there are 11 Finger Lakes altogether? From west to east they are Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, Honeoye, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles and Otisco.
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Driving Times to Ontario County Albany Baltimore Buffalo Boston Cleveland Detroit Hartford Kingston, ONT. New York City Niagara Falls, NY Philadelphia Pittsburgh Toronto Washington D.C.
3 hours 6 hours 1 ¼ hours 7 hours 4 hours 7 hours 5 hours 4 hours 6 hours 2 hours 5 hours 5 hours 3 ½ hours 6 ½ hours
Four Convenient exits off NYS Thruway (I-90) Exit 45 Victor Exit 44 Canandaigua Exit 43 Manchester Exit 42 Geneva
Airports ROC - Rochester, NY (40 minutes) SYR - Syracuse, NY (50 minutes) BUF - Buffalo, NY (90 minutes) D38 - Canandaigua Regional Airport
Transportation & Wine Tours Let someone else do the driving as you explore the wine trails. CRUSH BEER & WINE TOURS crushbeerwinetours.com (855) 862-7874 FINGER LAKES WINERY TOURS fingerlakeswinerytours.com (315) 828-6289
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