spectacular views with promises of charming with promises views spectacular villages, of scenic waterfalls, parks and By the way 87-mile of tiny Como, Lake water experiences such swimming, as boating and fishing abound. any other county New in York State. From the Great Ontario, Lake to Cayuga Lake, to With eight lakes and the , Cayuga County more has freshwater coastline than Lake Country Lock 51at the Onondaga-Cayuga County line. canal,county 12miles of boasts also from the the southern shore Ontario Lake through of Fair the of villages Haven and Sterling. The farmland. The518-mile stories to tell. Browse through the below ideas astarting as point and for some inspiration for your next travel story. Need more information? We’re here to The beauty,The history anddiversity Cayuga County haveof created a host of help. Contact Meg Vanek, executive director, at [email protected] or the deck ofPleasant Beach Hotel inFair Haven. Take insweeping views ofLake Ontario from Op! Photo (800) 499-9615 to discuss your(800) 499-9615to discuss story idea. Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Great Seaway Lakes Trail TourCayuga.com •[email protected] -9615(800) 499 • (315)255-1658 131 Genesee Street •Auburn, 13021 Cayuga County Office ofTourism Richmond Aqueduct Richmond , you can finddiverse landscapes and , aNational Scenic Byway, follows north-flowing lakes into . All ofthe 11Finger Lakes are Did You Know? in Montezuma in to

STORY IDEAS • • • History • alive Cayuga in County. Park to live performances at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, arts and culture come lifestyle. From the Underground Railroad at the Harriet Tubman National Historical Tune into the music, theater, fine arts andhistory that make up our richculture and History, Arts&Culture orjam homemade cookies, the trail everything has to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings! about all is the unique sweets and treats Cayuga County to has offer. Whetheris it honey, Voted the one of “10 Best Food Trails” by USA Today, the famous pancake mixes have production in been since 1823. homeis to turing locally grown or produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked and goods meats. Auburn products.dairy The countyis home to six Cayuga County and the Finger are Lakes famous for our fresh fruit, herbs, vegetables and Farm-to-Table &More • • • • for efforts his to purchase Alaska, thenas known “Seward’s Folly.” Cayuga Museum. inventedwas in Auburn. Visitors can tour the lab, which nowthe is part of Harriet Tubman Home Inc. in Auburn. human rights afree and as dignity woman shared is through tours offered by the famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, and her continued fight for designed C. by Louis Tiffany and the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Co. Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Willard Memorial Chapel Seward House Museum Case Research Lab - Eliza Myers, Select Traveler offers many decadent local flavors at farms and shops that are part ofthe county’s Sweet Treat Trail.” “Set amidst the gorgeous scenery and popular wineries ofNew York’s Region, Cayuga County New Hope Mills - The first -The successful (talking of soundmovies)film system on –the number one pancake flourin . The -Home William of Henry Seward, who well-known was - This - This chapelin Auburn features interioran completely farmers markets 2 - The story of Harriet -The story of Tubman, the FingerSweetLakes Treat Trail openfrom June to October fea

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STORY IDEAS • • • Arts &Culture • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • distinct character.distinct to the historic and luxurious InnsAurora of -four beautiful properties, each with its own Express Co. the and oneoriginal shareholders of The of New York Times. It’s homealso many notable residents including the founderWells of Fargo &Co. and the American HistoricRegister of Places. Overlooking Cayuga Lake, Aurora the as served home has to the street from the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. early 1900sand life on the farm at this great museum for hands-on kids–located across the the site former of Lock 52. an authentic glimpse into life on the Erie the in Canal mid-19th and early 20th century at Village Auroraof Ward Agricultural O’Hara &Country Living Museum Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park collectibles for over 30years. beautiful tableware, furniture, home and garden accessories, and one-of-a-kind headquarters overlooking Cayuga in Lake Aurora. Designers and artisans have created festival from runs early July through mid-August. an town Elizabethan at festival time. on weekends Open the Sterling, in town of the New oneis of York state’s oldest continually running drive-ins. Auburn offers changing exhibits throughout the year. cinema, arts education and other events to life. Island museum. carousel building Emerson in Park. The original carouselis nowLong in a housed andCarriage The Theater.House The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse operates a inhistoric theatre leave –and will you cheering for an encore at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse The June-through-October festival celebrates America’s mostpopular art form – musical Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival MacKenzie-Childs Sterling Renaissance Festival Finger Lakes Drive-In SchweinfurthThe Art Center Auburn Public Theater The picturesque spring gardens at MacKenzie-Childs are lushwith color and willnot disappoint. Op! Photo - John Mariani, Huffington Post than automobiles, all food was seasonal, and you could see shooting stars across the blue-black sky.” Main Street easily evokes what small town America was like at the turnofthe century, when horses meant more “As contemporary asthe services are inthe innshere, walking outside on the lawns, down to the lake or alongside - Holly, The Culture Mom “Harriet Tubman’s story was soinspiring, Ifeel soblessed to have visited her home.” Look out over Cayuga Lake whiledining alfresco at the . Op! Photo -Established 1795, in listed the much is on the village of National - Visitors travel from across the country to the company - The quaint -The drive-in movie theater locatedjust west of Auburn -The multi-venueperforming arts center bringsperformance, -Experience aRenaissance-styled dramatic recreation of -Schweinfurth SchweinFUN! is The multi-arts facilityin -Enjoy Broadway the in Finger Lakes! 3 - Visitors can explore walking trails and get - Venture back time in to the

STORY IDEAS Montezuma Canal Heritage Park Park State Beach you’re looking for aplace that’s openyear-round, Cayuga County’s largest park, Park course, golf a disc paddlecraft rentals and park. adog Get back to nature at Head over to to fulfill your wanderlust are plentiful. groomed trails, nature preserves, three state forests and 11public courses, golf the opportunities conquer, including hiking, biking, fishing evenandscuba diving. With three state parks, well- For adventurous types, an abundance outdoor recreational of activities are ready for you to The Great Outdoors local craft brews and crisp ciders, your surely taste budswill satisfied. be venture through stops along the longest-running trail!) wine and The countyis home wineto two trails, New York State while touring their unique establishments and sampling their the labor. fruits of cideries. Meet the producers that create the best some qualitycraft of beverages and in wines your trip truly memorable Cayuga by visiting County’s any of 12wineries, five breweries and two Taste your way through the famous Finger country wine Lakes throughout the year and make second-largest aqueduct on the Erie Canal. Wine, Beer &Cider in Moravia in and take the in five sights of waterfalls surrounded by lush woodland. Or if - Nikhita Mahtani, domino getting the best of the best.” using Onondaga limestone and spending asubstantial amount oftime on site selection, they make sure they are owned vineyard, which trulytakes effort infinding the best regions to grow the necessary grapes required. By “At Heart &Hands Wine Company –fresh Pinot Noir and crisp rosés are the highlight ofthishusband-and-wife Sip on aglassofwine at Long Point Winery and look out over the vineyards to apanoramic view ofCayuga Lake. Op! Photo is part of the Greater Summerhill Important Bird Area. Paddle through the Owasco Flats, aninlet at the southern end ofOwasco Lake, with thriving natural habitat that Op! Photo Emerson ParkEmerson , the is perfect spot –located on the shores Ontario. Lake of You’ll find also on to Lake on Owasco findboat launches and slips, public swimming, Finger Lakes Beer Trail Lake OntarioWine Lake Trail , which includes the magnificent Richmond Aqueduct – the Cayuga Lake WineLakeCayuga Trail 4 . Between the award-winning wines, . Or, you are if or guy abeer gal, (America’s and first Fillmore Glen State Fair Haven

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