May 2011 Take a stroll through the nine gardens at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion or visit one of the many historic homes and mansions in Ontario County, replete with period furnishings and architectural grandeur of the Victorian, Federal and Greek revival periods. Sonnenberg Mansion & Gardens, 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua 585-394-4922 Fish are abundant in Ontario County. Rent a boat or bring your own and head for open water! Participate in the National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake, May 28-30. Reel in the big one and you might win a cash prize along with major bragging rights. National Lake Trout Derby, Seneca Lake, Geneva 315-781-2195 The Ganondagan State Historic Site is now open! Learn about local Native American History at the site of a 17th century Seneca Village. Make sure to visit the self-guided hiking trails, the 1670 bark long-house replica and Visitors Center. Ganondagan State Historic Site, 1488 State Rt. 444, Victor 585-924-5848 Historic Rose Hill Mansion in Geneva is opening for the season! This national historic landmark exemplifies Greek Revival and the lifestyle of wealthy families who settled in the area. Rose Hill Mansion, Rt.96A, Geneva 315-789-3848 Watch the crazy rafts run down the stream in Shortsville at the Wild Water Derby. Canoe and kayak slaloms, a raft parade, a flat water regatta on Canandaigua Lake, food and live music are all part of the fun. May 21-22. Visit www.wildwaterderby.com Canandaigua Outlet, Water St, Shortsville Head to the shores of Seneca Lake on May 27 for the summer kick-off of Live After 5 from 5:30 to 9:30. Enjoy live music from The Heaters, drink specials and happy hour on the patio. Geneva Ramada Lakefront, 41 Lakefront Drive, Geneva 1-800-990-0907 On May 12, Taste of the Finger Lakes will be featuring thirty Finger Lakes area restaurants, wineries, custom brew crafters & specialty food vendors with delicious samples from 6:00pm to 9:00. Tickets $40 advance, $45 at the door. The Inn on the Lake, 770 South Main St, Canandaigua 585-396-0300 "Plant Yourself in the Finger Lakes" and try new wines at: Arbor Hill, Casa Larga Vineyards, Heron Hill Bristol Tasting Room, Inspire Moore, Sonnenberg, Wilhelmus, plus the New York Wine & Culinary Center will be offering a wine sample. Tickets are available at each winery. May 6, 7 and 8, Canandaigua Wine Trail www.canandaiguawinetrail.com 585-394-3915 Hit the links at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor. In 2003 Golf Digest rated it the #5 "Best New Public Course" in America. On Mother's Day, Mom plays golf for free! Ravenwood Golf Club 929 Lynaugh Rd, Victor 585-924-5100 Spring is here and it is a great time to hop on a bike and ride around the lakes! Bike rentals are available at RV&E Bike and Skate and Geneva Bicycle Center. RV&E Bike and Skate, 168 St. Main St., Canandaigua 585-393-5680, Geneva Bicycle Center, 489 Exchange St, Geneva 315-789-5922 For biking trail information, www.visitfingerlakes.com/bikehike/
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