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6-6-2020 1 It’s time to play again! Finger Lakes Activity Guide

Inspired by The Finger Lakes Team’s I’m unwillingness to let our creative minds be quarantined. Our Finger Lakes area has so much to explore FeLiX and enjoy and share and learn and There’s nothing I love invent and … well you get the idea. more than sharing my Come inside this guide – and have passion for Ontario County some Finger Lakes Fun. with visitors and locals! Have some fun and uncover my Fast Facts inside!

Aim, scan & explore! Find the answers to Using your cell phone aim your camera all the Activity Guide at the QR Codes throughout the book puzzles and games in to learn more. Tip: Make sure “QR the back of this guide. scanner” is turned on in your settings.

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Hey friends. Usually we’d make a promise that all things were accurate at VisitFLX the time of printing, but these are uncertain times and we’re trying to keep up and give you timely information. We always recommend that if you’d like Finger Lakes Visitors Connection to go somewhere that you call ahead and check out their hours and their visitation policies. It’s even more important now – and we appreciate your 25 Gorham Street understanding! 5/18/20. Canandaigua, NY 14424 (585) 394-3915 Guide Design and Artwork by harrisstudios.com VisitFingerLakes.com ©Copyright 2020 5/2020/HS Printed in U.S.A.

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3 EXPLORE & CREATE Put your nature face on!

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Kristen is a Life Fragnoli and Leadership Coach who helps individuals and organizations make the most of their strengths and talents to achieve goals and create balance and joy! She has been making nature faces as a fun way to get out and explore the Finger Lakes and tap into imagination. She is not an “artist” but knows that using creativity makes us more resilient. Watching out for objects to use in “nature art” helps her tune in and be mindful of the beautiful colors, textures and shapes out there on the trail. VisitFingerLakes.com 4 EXPLORE & CREATE

Let your imagination take over and embrace your creative side.

Explore our FLX beautiful outdoor spaces! Remember to respect the trails and flora of our landscapes and look for “dropped” art supplies for your “nature face” canvas. This list is just a start – there are miles and miles of nature to explore. VisitFingerLakes.com/Outdoor

Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area 6775 Canadice Hill Road • Springwater, NY 14560

Hemlock Canadice Lakes State Forest Various access points at www.dec.ny.gov/lands/66521.html • Hemlock, NY 14466 • Onanda Park Lakeside and upland trails, 4965 West Lake Road • Canandaigua, NY 14424 • Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill 6475 Gannett Hill Park Drive • Naples, NY 14512 • Ontario Pathways A rail trail across the region. [email protected] • Phelps and Canandaigua, NY • 1 Lakefront Drive • Geneva, NY 14456 • Sandy Bottom Beach on County Road 36, off Rt. 20A • Honeoye, NY 14471 • Victor Hiking Trails www.victorhikingtrails.org • Victor, NY 14456 • Another of our favorite websites to start your nature trip? GoFingerLakes.org This site is presented by the Finger Lakes Land Trust.

Share photo of your creation on social @VisitFLX or send it to [email protected]. Aim, scan You never know when you might win a prize! & explore!

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Bristol Leaf Pottery The wizards at the Wizard of Clay in Bristol have long Aim, scan used the indigenous leaves to create their iconic BristolLeaf pottery. You’re even invited to walk their & explore! nature trail! wizardofclay.com VisitFingerLakes.com/Gifts 5 CROSSWORD PUZZLE The Finger Lakes

FeLiX's Fast Fact Humphrey Bogart used to vacation on .

Find the answers to all the Activity Guide puzzles and games in the back of this guide.

6 CROSSWORD PUZZLE The Finger Lakes DOWN ACROSS 1. syrup in the Spring, shade tree in the 2. if it weren’t for this company we wouldn’t Summer and colorful leaves in the Fall have nearly as many photographic 4. 19th was for women’s votes memories 5. famous writer who made his home 3. deepest Finger Lake in Elmira 6. these creative types retreat to the Gell 7. racing style held on the tracks in Center to work Tioga County 10. this Street is wide in Canandaigua 8. ... magic clay crafter in Bristol, NY 11. means sunny hill in German 9. type of tablets found by Joseph Smith at 12. springs in Clifton Hill Cumorah 14. Geneva woman Elizabeth Blackwell 13. beer starter hosted on tall poles became first female... 15. the color of a favorite college 18. name for lake, and Cayuga Canal, and clan basketball team from area 16. first name of American Girl Doll inventor 19. precedes Yan and Wells College grad 21. number of AAA diamonds earned by 1795 17. locals say watch out for these as you drive Acorn Inn at night 22. initials for famous glass museum located 20. Lake name means lying finger in Corning 23. it’s our city and it’s in Switzerland, too. 26. favorite sculpture at NYS Fair 24. legendary hands who made the Finger 27. lifts off the lakes with temperature changes Lakes handprint and protects the grapes 25. 15 miles on this canal is a famous rhyme 28. plenty of fresh (plein) of this for artists. 26. weekend chicken dinner fundraiser 29. what Susan B Anthony was tried for 28. Communications Museum 31. purple fire hydrant town 30. the mother of counties in Western NY 33. a style of boarding you can learn in the FLX 32. pier in Geneva 34. famously sized buckwheat product in 33. famous taste of the region Guinness book of records 35. number of Finger Lakes 38. unique Finger Lakes pie 36. ...-on – a type of cooking class at NY Kitchen 39. it can be alone, a mountain, south, or 37. Rt.90 nickname followed by hills 40. this type of cuddling is a favorite 40. on the cob in the summer 42. Wayne County famously grows the most 41. Eastview is a popular one of these 44. small island on Canandaigua lake with 43. we pronounce it foe-lee-edge and it’s legend as retreat really pretty 47. Mennonite transportation 45. lacrosse tradition started here 48. shortcut for Finger Lakes 46. a plate found in Rochester 49. Labor Day Saturday lights (3 words) 47. castle on Seneca Lake 51. first name of Miss Anthony 50. lake flows north & south 52. Watkins ... is racing town in the 53. Grand Canyon of the East Finger Lakes 55. Canandaigua boat name 54. we travel to wineries along this 56. Llama cousin 57. initials of theatre in Naples church Find the answers to 58. pier with historic boathouses all the Activity Guide 59. we get about 80 inches of it annually and puzzles and games in we love to play in it the back of this guide.

I’mValerie a Finger KnoblauchLakes native and proud of it! Get me outdoors to do almost anything and I’m Aim, scan loving the Finger Lakes lifestyle. Inside, I love to & explore! cook, taste wine and host my family (especially my grandchildren) around town! I Love NY. VisitFingerLakes.com/About 7 CROSSWORD PUZZLE Waters of the Finger Lakes

FeLiX's Fast Fact Geneva is known as the Lake Trout Capital of the World.

Find the answers to all the Activity Guide Aim, scan puzzles and games in & explore! the back of this guide. VisitFingerLakes.com/Lakes 8 CROSSWORD PUZZLE Waters of the Finger Lakes ACROSS DOWN 3. At Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva, this 1. Clifton is its first name; sulphur water is its play feature is the first of its kind in the NYS reputed healing water. Dr. Foster built his Park System hospital here because of those waters. 6. This lake isn’t really a Finger Lake, but has 2. this lake is 4x saltier than the other Finger an interesting feature in that it is dimictic - Lakes and has been harvested for salt over turning over top to bottom twice a day. the years 12. type of Finger Lakes fishing that takes an 4. Many of this fruitbearing vine line the hills auger and a tent for best comfort of the Finger Lakes 14. It’s a GREAT Lake 5. the three letters for the New York State agency 16. This is the type of “spot” that Canandaigua which oversees many of our water features Lake is. 18. The direction that the water flows in the 7. this lake is the water supply for the City of Finger Lakes Rochester and is shared between Ontario and 21. this multi-use trail connects and Livingston County Seneca Lake along what used to be a canal 8. number of major and minor Finger Lakes 22. This college (initials) is in charge of a Field 9. What visitors do aboard the double decker Station on Honeoye Lake to check water, Canandaigua Lady fish and wildlife quality on the lake 10. there are rainbow, brown, and lake in our 24. the name of the National Wildlife Refuge fresh water located on “swampy land” between Seneca 11. Can you spell Taughannock? One of the Falls and Auburn, NY highest in the Finger Lakes 27. This lake is mostly likely to freeze because 13. Legend folks “hear” beating drums at night its average depth is just 30 feet from this lake 28. Its twin is Waneta. These lakes drain south, 15. This river is 46 miles long and connects the not north like the rest of the lakes states of New York and Pennsylvania 29. 10,000 years ago these carved out the 17. This waterway crosses NYS, and was conceived Finger Lakes in a Canandaigua Debtors Prison (2 words) 30. The longest of the Finger Lakes 19. A waterpark and a wake board park in 33. cottagers and homeowners on Skaneateles Canandaigua; actually on Muar Lake for all Lake get this delivered by boat ages to play your day away 34. This trail runs along Lake Ontario and is a National Scenic Byway 20. nickname for Finger Lakes 36. Wh-y is it shaped this way? Perhaps only 23. This lake has an island in it, renowned for its one like it in the U.S. Native American name 37. You can see this sport being practiced by 25. Merry-Go-Round Theatre is located on this lake Hobart and William Smith Colleges on 26. It’s spelled like this: Skaneateles, but it’s Seneca Lake and Cornell on pronounced as “...... ”atlas 38. Lake Ontario park name for its large clay 31. It’s a river and a brewery (Cream Ale) spires at the water’s edge 32. The Native Americans called it “long lake”, but it’s actually the smallest of the Finger Lakes at just 4 miles. Find the answers to 35. The most westward of the Finger Lakes all the Activity Guide 39. Seneca Lake Sonar Test Facility is located puzzles and games in where the lake is deepest and is managed by the back of this guide. this branch of the military

9 MATCH PUZZLE Unique Finger Lakes WELCOMES Can you match all of these unique welcome photos to the right places?

Village of Manchester

Gael Brewing

Sonnenberg Gardens

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

Cobblestone Cottage B&B

Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery

City of Canandaigua

Geneva Patriots Memorial

Find the answers to all the Activity Take a picture near one of these places! Guide puzzles and games in the Who knows, you just might win a prize. Send back of this guide. to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Finger Lakes WELCOMES”

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection We extend to you a warm and historic welcome Aim, scan to the Finger Lakes Region from our 1884 & explore! Victorian “home/office.” VisitFingerLakes.com VisitFingerLakes.com/Welcomes 10 COLORING PAGE

COW CUDDLING

is just one suggestionAT weMOUNTAIN have for reducing your stress levels onHORSE a visit to the Finger FARM Lakes. There are so many ideas – from walking alone in the quiet of the Finger Lakes Trail to taking deep breaths of fresh air while kayaking on . The #FLXperience can be at your own pace, alone or with your own family! Back to Mountain Horse Farm, it’s a getaway complete with fireplaces, private hot tubs and a spa for couples massages Aim, scan and a sauna. Mountainhorsefarm.com & explore!

Take a picture of your finished page! Who knows, you just might win a prize. VisitFingerLakes.com/Wellness Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Cow Cuddling” 11 COLORING PAGE

Downtown Stroll Linden Street in Geneva Linden Street is the place to be for any food and beverage enthusiast, those looking for local artistic flair, or anyone looking for a new experience. Stroll Geneva’s most iconic downtown street and find energetic young businesses from wine and cocktail bars to one- of-a-kind restaurants which each have a unique look and feel. Aim, scan & explore! Take a picture of your finished page! Who knows, you just might win a prize. Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Downtown Stroll” VisitFingerLakes.com/Nightlife 12 COLORING PAGE

Spectacular Views Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area in Canadice Scenic drives are among the most memorable experiences when touring the Finger Lakes. The undulating hills, pristine lakes, and ribbons of well-maintained roads are the perfect package. With a breathtaking view of Honeoye Lake and the Rochester skyline in the distance, Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is a 20-mile trail Aim, scan network that offers year-round activities for the outdoor explorer. Picture yourself here! & explore! Take a picture of your finished page! Who knows, you just might win a prize. Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Spectacular Views” VisitFingerLakes.com/Photo 13 CREATIVE WRITING FLX Imagine your funniest, happiest,Libs longest and perfect vacation and write about it here.

My Family Vacation

This ______my family is going to the ______Finger Lakes in New York. It’s going to be a (season) (adjective) ______vacation. We can’t wait to ______all the ______experiences there are. (adjective) (verb) (adjective) There are so many restaurants to ______at and I can’t wait to ______a ______(verb) (verb) (adjective) ______. We’re also planning on going to the ______park. (noun, food) (adjective) At Ontario Park at Gannett Hill we can ______in the ______or ______in a (verb) (noun,place) (verb) ______or ______. (adjective) (noun, food)

Lake Day

I’m going to the Lake today! ______will be going with me and we’re so ______(noun, person/people) (adjective) for the ______, the ______, and the chance to relax together! We can’t forget to bring ______(noun) (noun) (noun) our ______, and snacks! We’re going to pick up snacks from a local ______. I’m most excited (noun) (noun, place) for summer fruits like ______and ______! After the lake we’re going for a ______(noun, food) (noun, food) (verb) in the park. We’re going to end the day with some ______and live music at one of (adjective) the ______restaurants. I think I’m going to eat ______and drink ______. (adjective) (noun, food) (noun, beverage)

Send us your funny FLXlib! Who knows, you just might win a prize. Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “FLXlib”.

Melissa Knoblauch My FAVORITE thing to do in the Finger Lakes is... bike through the expansive views and rolling hills and valleys with my husband, Andrew. It also makes Aim, scan our stopping for locally made ice cream and craft & explore! beverages much more rewarding!

VisitFingerLakes.com/Family14 ACTIVITY Word Search Celebrate the art, history and culture of Ontario County by locating some of our best cultural gems running horizontally, vertically, or diagonally! Can you find them all?

C X R I S P L E H P Sonnenberg (Gardens and State Historic Site) R L X N C F Z Z Z S Granger (Homestead) Prouty Chew (House) R R E D J A C K E T Cleveland (House) O N S V S P L E N P Foster (Cottage Museum) Phelps S W I R E L E S S F Gorham E N S Q E L A K E R Pickering (Treaty) H O W E S H A G K U Ganondagan State Historic Site Howe (House) I S S P G O I N A H (Antique) Wireless (Communications L G O R H A M I D T Museum) Rose Hill (Mansion) L A N E L E A R R W Hill Cumorah (Visitors Center) OCHS (Ontario County Historical C N N D N V L E U E Society) (Lt. Neal Curtis) Aerial (Observatory U O E R B E T K A H Building) M N N H V S T C A C FLVC (Finger Lakes Visitors Connection) Susan (B. Anthony) O D B E O T N I E Y R A E F U V E P R T A G R A N G E R I U FeLiX's Fast Fact H A G W A T I S A O Susan B. Anthony was tried for treason in the Ontario County Courthouse. D N J H S J K T L R T G R O U O C H L P F L V C S O C H S A

Find the answers to all the Activity Aim, scan Guide puzzles and games in the & explore! back of this guide.

VisitFingerLakes.com/History 15 COLORING PAGE Barn Quilt Trail Create yourFinger own unique colorful Lakes Barn Quilt! The patterns used often have names that have been handed down through generations. This one is called “Bear Paw.”

There’sFinger no better Lakes way toBarn experience Quilt the beauty Trail of the Finger Lakes region than by exploring the Finger Lakes Barn Quilt Trail! The trail is a collection of colorful quilt designs painted on barns and displayed throughout the Finger Lakes. Along the trail, you can discover farm markets, restaurants, natural areas, and back road adventures!

Take a picture of your finished Barn Quilt! Who knows, you just might win a prize. Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Quilt”. 16 ACTIVITY

Iconic Food and Drink of the Finger Lakes Word Scramble PLEAP DERIC ______RPEAG IPE ______RUETAUSARK ______APELSP ______CPERSE ______TFCRA EEBR ______INEW ______ASTL PESAOOTT ______RGBGAAE LAEPT ______CRLNOMEA ______SAGPER ______HTE LTERTU TAEPL ______FIEDR CIHCSAEPK ______OLECLRN CEINKHC ______SRWFDIAEL EADBR ______CANOSMI FEOECF ______

Find the answers to all the Activity Guide puzzles and games in TraceyI love food Burkey and I love wine so there are the back of this guide. endless opportunities for me to enjoy the wineries and restaurants in our region. Learning about wine and food pairings at the NY Kitchen is a personal favorite and Aim, scan sitting by the firepit at Belhurst Castle, & explore! where my husband and I married, is a special place we enjoy! VisitFingerLakes.com/Iconic 17 SOUVENIRS ORDER ONLINE FOR NOW!

after you return home, a souvenir Longcan remind you of the adventures had on your getaway. In Ontario County, we have A Souvenir some things to keep you in the Finger Lakes state of mind – until you come and for the Road… visit us again! Wizard of Clay Coasters: Don’t head home without stopping at Wizard of Clay to pick up a piece of Back in Bristoleaf® pottery, like these coasters, decorated with Ganondaganthe 1600s, white corn was a staple white of the Haudenosauneecorn: delicate imprints from real leaves picked daily during the diet, and after a decade-long effort is finally back at its summer in the surrounding hills. home, Ganondagan, for you to bring home with you!

While we’re Lazysure you Acre won’t forgetsocks/hats: that time you hung out with alpacas, bringing home a product from Lazy Acres ensures you will be warm all year-round! Grape Pie: Naples Alpaca fiber is similar to wool and known for its has been dubbed the beauty, warmth and stain resistance. grape pie capital of the world, and after having a slice during your getaway, we can guarantee you’ll want Finger Lakes Coffee to bring one home for With over 100 later. blends,Roasters: Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters takes pride in their small batch roasting process, a process that allows them to truly “roast to order.”

Flint Creek Wine Soap: Ontario County is in wine country, but that doesn’t mean you Good Life’s Remember have to just drink the wine! Soap loose-leafGood Life teas Tea: have depth, flavor Arborthe days Hill you were Grape picking Twists: and eating the offers champagne, port and Chablis bath bombs, and an aroma that adds an edge Concord grapes off the vines? Those memories and soap made from red wine. to the idea of “cozy,” unable to be all come back when you savor the taste of missed, even by the attentions of these twists. the most devoted coffee drinker.

Red Jacket Juice: Wohlschlegels maple candy: All natural, their signature blends Premium maple syrup products in candy are cold pressed, unfiltered, and all form – does it get better than that? natural. An absolutely refreshing treat!

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after you return home, a souvenir canLong remind you of the adventures had on your getaway. In Ontario County, we have A Souvenir some things to keep you in the Finger Lakes state of mind – until you come and for the Road… visit us again! Wizard of Clay Coasters: Don’t head home without stopping at Wizard of Clay to pick up a piece of Back in Bristoleaf® pottery, like these coasters, decorated with theGanondagan 1600s, white corn Iroquois was a staple white of the Haudenosauneecorn: delicate imprints from real leaves picked daily during the diet, and after a decade-long effort is finally back at its summer in the surrounding hills. home, Ganondagan, for you to bring home with you!

While we’re Lazysure you Acre won’t forgetsocks/hats: that time you hung out with alpacas, bringing home a product from Lazy Acres ensures you will be warm all year-round! Grape Pie: Naples Alpaca fiber is similar to wool and known for its has been dubbed the beauty, warmth and stain resistance. grape pie capital of the world, and after having a slice during your getaway, we can guarantee you’ll want Finger Lakes Coffee to bring one home for With over 100 later. blends,Roasters: Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters takes pride in their small batch roasting process, a process that allows them to truly “roast to order.”

Flint Creek Wine Soap: Ontario County is in wine country, but that doesn’t mean you Good Life’s Remember have to just drink the wine! Flint Creek Soap loose-leafGood Life teas Tea: have depth, flavor Arborthe days Hill you were Grape picking Twists: and eating the offers champagne, port and Chablis bath bombs, and an aroma that adds an edge Concord grapes off the vines? Those memories and soap made from red wine. to the idea of “cozy,” unable to be all come back when you savor the taste of missed, even by the attentions of these twists. the most devoted coffee drinker.

Red Jacket Juice: Wohlschlegels maple candy: All natural, their signature blends Premium maple syrup products in candy Aim, scan are cold pressed, unfiltered, and all form – does it get better than that? & explore! natural. An absolutely refreshing treat! VisitFingerLakes.com/Gifts 19 NAPLES MAP SEARCH

Stop by to learn more at one of the kiosks in Naples!

Take a picture and send to us. Who knows, you just might win a prize for your work! Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Naples Search.”

Where in Naples are these items found on the map below? Can you find them all? 6 Deer White-tailed deer are the most widely distributed wild ungulate (hoofed animal), from Canada to South America. 8 Cows Ontario County has over 19,000 cows. NYS ranks 3rd for milk production nationally. 6 Birds is the site of the oldest bald eagle nesting site in NYS. 4 Dogs Your four-legged friend is welcome at many spots around the Finger Lakes! 2 Cats Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars makes its Red Cat Wine with NY native red Catawba grapes. 4 Boats There are 10 boat launch sites in Ontario County, covering 5 lakes. 6 Cars The rolling hills and pristine lakes of Ontario County are perfect for a scenic drive. Aim, scan 1 Golf Cart Ontario County has 12 golf courses and 2 disc golf courses. & explore! 2 Bikes Ontario County is well equipped to welcome cyclists; with 2 full service shops, trails, and biking events. VisitFingerLakes.com/Naples 20 MY MAGICAL DAY IN CANANDAIGUA

Create your magical day. Find 5 spots to visit, connect them with a line and tell us your story to be entered to win!

My Magical Day...

Aim, scan & explore! Take a picture and send to us. Who knows, you just might win a prize for your great idea! Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “My Magical Day.” VisitFingerLakes.com/Canandaigua 21 V I C T O R: YOUR SPOT FOR FUN!

Can you find these spots in Victor?

FeLiX's Tractor – From apples to maple syrup, Victor is a growing Fast Fact community that has kept its rural roots. Ganondagan is the only State Historic Site in the Eastview Mall – From anchor department stores to upscale state dedicated to a Native American theme. boutiques, you can shop ’til you drop!

Golf – Experience premier golfing in the Finger Lakes!

Race Track – Experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing or the excitement of gaming machines.

Ganondagan – Experience the present and past of our Aim, scan Native American ancestors. & explore!

VisitFingerLakes.com/Victor 22 GENEVA – TAKE A STROLL!

Take a stroll through Geneva! Find thes spots on the map!

Man fishing – National Lake Trout Derby on Seneca Lake is the longest standing derby in the Finger Lakes – running for over 55 years.

Belhurst Castle & Winery – Three hotels, two restaurants, winery and craft beer and a spa and salon make up the magic that is Belhurst Castle on the shores of Seneca Lake.

Smith Opera House – With well-rounded programing the Smith, opened in 1894, is an architectural treasure as well as a hub of culture.

Row Houses – Geneva’s colorful row houses were built between 1808 and 1820 in and around Pulteney Park and are a tribute to the beginnings of Geneva.

Cornell Agri Tech – This research, development and production facility partners with start-ups or new food technologies. Aim, scan & explore! Spray Ground – A NYS park featuring 100 water jets – it’s a “cool” place to visit on a hot day! VisitFingerLakes.com/Geneva 23 FINGER LAKES FUN A Tasty Grapey Cross stitch Celebrate the Finger Lakes with this “Bunch of Grapes”Cross stitch pattern. Plump and juicy, stitching these grapes will have you remembering the Finger Lakes all year long as you view your finished piece on your kitchen or living room wall.

Take a pic of your finished piece and send it to us at [email protected]!

Directions: Stitching a cross stitch pattern is easy! Start by grabbing your supplies: • Pair of sharp scissors • One piece of 11-count Aida fabric roughly 4” wide x 5” tall • DMC embroidery floss • Tapestry needle • Optional: embroidery hoop for finishing

Reading a cross stitch chart is simple! The grid on a cross stitch chart cor- responds to the grid created by the weave of the fabric, and each colored square on the chart represents a cross stitch. A combination of colors and symbols in the squares tell you which color of floss to use. Use the chart legend to map the symbols to the floss colors. Start stitching in the middle of the design to make sure your design is centered in the fabric. Finishing: Place your final piece in a small embroidery hoop and display!

MyChristen favorite thing Smith to do in the Finger Lakes... is to visit local breweries and wineries. Each spot has its Aim, scan own vibe and scene, and you get to try so many great & explore! libations! I love the coziness of visiting in the winter, the hustle-and-bustle during the fall, and the laid-back feel of enjoying a summer night. VisitFingerLakes.com/Grape 24 FINGER LAKES FUN “Fly” around Ontario County, NY This paper glider will work with a variety of sizes of paper. Once you have perfected the folds, this little flyer takes some twists and turns in its flight. Fly where the wind takes you in Ontario County!

Take a picture or video of your plane’s flight and send to us. Who knows, you just might win a prize for your great idea! Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Fly Ontario”.

Aim, scan & explore!

VisitFingerLakes.com/Ontario 25 FIND YOUR FORTUNE IN THE FLX!

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Julie Maslyn What I appreciate the most about the Finger Lakes... I am a Finger Lakes transplant, what I enjoy the most about living here is the closeness to stores and entertainment, while still having the rural spaciousness that I came from. It feels like living the best parts of a vacation every day. 26 ACTIVITY Picture See if you can find the differencesSecond between Lookthe two pictures!

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Find the answers to all the Activity Guide puzzles and games in the back of this guide.

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VisitFingerLakes.com/Family

FeLiX's Fast Fact The Finger Lakes were formed by glacial activity during the Ice Age, over 100 million years ago.

GetLazy up close Acre and personalAlpacas with FeLiX’s friends at Lazy Acre Alpacas! The herd of over 60 alpacas live in West Bloomfield and are always ready to greet new friends and visitors. It’s time for a selfie and we suggest you take home a pair of Alpaca wool socks. lazyacrealpacas.com

27 ACTIVITY Picture See if you can find the differencesSecond between Lookthe two pictures! 5 Changes to keep score

Find the answers to all the Activity Guide puzzles and games in the back of this guide.

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VisitFingerLakes.com/FarmFresh

FeLiX's Fast Fact All 14 counties of the Finger Lakes are home to multiple apple orchards.

NewThe York Apple is the Empire Farm State, and you will discover why when you visit The Apple Farm! Orchards for picking, fresh apple cider and cider donuts make this a tasty resource for good old-fashioned family fun. thevictorapplefarm.com

28 FINGER LAKES MAZE Views Take a drive and explore soWorth many beautiful, the scenic spotsDrive along the way! Can you figure out how to get to these spots on the maze?

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Cumming Nature Center Get lost for hours as you wander Cumming’s 900-acre nature center. With six miles of walking trails, 15 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, and 3 miles of snowshoe trails, you’ll find something new each time you visit. The City Pier and Boathouse Row Take a drive along the scenic Canandaigua City Pier, which was constructed in 1848. There you’ll find a series of small boathouses clustered together near the shore that are quaint and FeLiX's charming. Each is painted in a multitude of vibrant colors and each sports an architectural Fast Fact design different from that of its direct neighbor. Ontario County was the Overlook at County Road #12 first and largest settlement If you’re looking for an incredible view, there is no place better than the County Road 12 in Western New York Overlook on the way to Naples. The view of Canandaigua Lake is simply breathtaking as you dating back to 1789. can see all the way down the north end of the lake. Find the answers to all the Activity Jump Off, Ontario County Park Guide puzzles and games in the Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill is one of the highest back of this guide. points in Ontario County and located in the scenic Bristol Hills. At an elevation of 2,256 feet above sea level, this must see spot in the park includes a spectacular Aim, scan panorama, changing with every season. The locals call this vantage point “The Jump-Off” and you will be presented & explore! with an amazing view of the Bristol Hills. VisitFingerLakes.com/Photo

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FeLiX's Fast Fact Established in 1817, the Lake George Steamboat Company has been operating on Lake George for over 200 years.

ILoveNY.com 32 FeLiX's Fast Fact We will be adding more pages to our guide so check back periodically for new puzzles, games and ways to win prizes. Finger Lakes Activity Guide Answer Key

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Village of Manchester

Gael Brewing

Sonnenberg Gardens

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

Cobblestone Cottage B&B

Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery

City of Canandaigua

Geneva Patriots Memorial

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C X R I S P L E H P Sonnenberg (Gardens and State Historic Site) R L X N C F Z Z Z S Granger (Homestead) Prouty Chew (House) R R E D J A C K E T Cleveland (House) O N S V S P L E N P Foster (Cottage Museum) Phelps S W I R E L E S S F Gorham E N S Q E L A K E R Red Jacket Pickering (Treaty) H O W E S H A G K U Ganondagan State Historic Site Howe (House) I S S P G O I N A H (Antique) Wireless (Communications L G O R H A M I D T Museum) Rose Hill (Mansion) L A N E L E A R R W Hill Cumorah (Visitors Center) OCHS (Ontario County Historical C N N D N V L E U E Society) (Lt. Neal Curtis) Aerial (Observatory U O E R B E T K A H Building) M N N H V S T C A C FLVC (Finger Lakes Visitors Connection) Susan (B. Anthony) O D B E O T N I E Y R A E F U V E P R T A G R A N G E R I U H A G W A T I S A O D N J H S J K T L R T G R O U O C H L P F L V C S O C H S A

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Iconic Food and Drink of the Finger Lakes Word Scramble

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FeLiX's Fast Fact V I C T O R: YOUR SPOT FOR FUN! Humphrey Bogart used to vacation on Canandaigua Lake.

Find the answers to all the Activity Guide puzzles and games in the back of this guide.

Spectacular40 Views Harriet Hollister Spencer Scenic drives are amongState the most memorableRecreation experiences whenArea touring inthe FingerCanadice Lakes. The undulating hills, pristine lakes, and ribbons of well-maintained roads are the perfect package. With a breathtaking view of Honeoye Lake and the Rochester skyline in the distance, Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is a 20-mile trail network that offers year-round activities for the outdoor explorer. Picture yourself here! Take a picture of your finished page! Who knows, you just might win a prize. Send to [email protected] and use the subject line: “Spectacular Views” Aim, scan & explore!

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Coloring Pages, Word Find, Can you find these spots in Victor? FeLiX's Fast Fact Word Scrambles, Maps Ganondagan is the only Tractor – From apples to maple syrup, Victor is a growing State Historic Site in the community that has kept its rural roots. state dedicated to a Native American theme. Eastview Mall – From anchor department stores to upscale and SO MUCH MORE!!! boutiques, you can shop ’til you drop! Golf – Experience premier golfing in the Finger Lakes!

Ra ce Track – Experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing or the excitement of gaming machines.

Ganondagan – Experience the present and past of our Native American ancestors. Aim, scan & explore!

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