The Finger Lakes Region of Central New York is a premier tourist destination. The region, well known for its lakes, attractions, auto racing and festivals, is New York’s largest wine producing region. With over 100 wineries and vineyards centered around Seneca, Keuka, Cayuga and Canandaigua Lakes (to name a few), the area is the perfect destination for wine enthusiasts and their families. The Finger Lakes area is home to the following Wine Trails:

The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is located in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes Region overlooking the waters of Seneca Lake. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is the largest and most active wine trail in New York State and includes over 36 wineries, a distillery and breweries. Seneca Lake wineries are known for producing some of the finest Rieslings.

One event that is sponsored by the Seneca Lake Wine Trail is The Riesling to Visit Passport Program, which launches in May (Riesling month) and runs through August. The Passport offers complimentary wine tastings at 26 wineries.

A second event, now in its 19th year, is Deck the Halls, which celebrates the beginning of the holiday season on Seneca Lake. This annual event is held over two weekends at the end of November and beginning of December.

Wineries include: Anthony Road Wine Company Lakewood Vineyards Arcadian Estate Winery Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars Atwater Estate Vineyards Leidenfrost Vineyards Belhurst Winery Miles Wine Cellars Cascata Winery at the Penguin Bay Winery Professor’s Place Prejean Winery Castel Grisch Winery Red Newt Cellars Catherine Valley Winery Red Tail Ridge Winery Caywood Vineyards Rock Stream Vineyards Chateau LaFayette Reneau Seneca Shore Wine Cellars Earle Estates Winery & Meadery Three Brothers Winery & Estates Fox Run Vineyards Tickle Hill Winery Fruit Yard Winery Torrey Ridge Winery Fulkerson Winery Ventosa Vineyards Glenora Wine Cellars Villa Bellangelo Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards Wagner Vineyards Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars White Springs Winery Kings Garden Vineyards Zugibe Vineyards

The Keuka Lake Wine Trail—First in Wine, First in Beauty—is home to eight wineries that produce some of the worlds most beautifully balanced and vibrant wines. Keuka Lake Wine Trail is located on the east and west sides of Keuka Lake from Hammondsport to Penn Yan and Branchport. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail Passport offers complimentary wine tastings at all of their wineries, plus other great coupons.

Wineries include: Barrington Cellars Keuka Spring Wineyards Dr. Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars McGregor Vineyard Heron Hill Winery Ravines Wine Cellars Hunt Country Vineyards Stever Hill Vineyards

The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is the first and longest running wine trail in the United States. With 16 family owned and operated boutique wineries, this trail allows you to explore the tastes, aromas and sights that are unique to the Finger Lakes. The Vino Visa Coupon Book at the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail offers complimentary tastings and other great deals along the trail.

Wineries include: American Vineyards Knapp Vineyards Bellwether Hard Cider Long Point Buttonwood Grove Winery Lucas Vineyards Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery Montezuma Winery Cobblestone Farm Winery Sheldrake Point Vineyard Goose Watch Winery Six Mile Creek Vineyard Hosmer Winery Swedish Hill Vineyard King Ferry Winery Thirsty Owl Wine Company

The Canandaigua Wine Trail is comprised of a group of large and small wineries, restaurants, wine tasting centers and unique shops, providing visitors with a full Finger Lakes experience. This wine trail is one of the smaller trails and one of the more scenic of the Finger Lakes, making it “just right" for a 1-day trip; it’s only 41 miles to travel the trail from Fairport, New York to Canandaigua, New York to Naples, New York.

Two annual wine-themed events include the Wine Festival and Wine on Ice. The Wine Festival features over 500 different wines from approximately 90 New York State wineries. The Wine Festival is held in July at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York.

Wine on Ice is a winter sampling of the Finger Lakes’ best in wine, food, shopping & entertainment. Wine on Ice is held in January at First Arena, Elmira, New York.

Wineries include: Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery Imagine Moore Winery Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery Wilhelmus Estate Winery Finger Lakes Wine Center NY Wine & Culinary Center Heron Hill Winery at Bristol Constellation Wine U.S.

Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads in the Heart of the Finger Lakes Region Newly opened, located in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York, the Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers. All within minutes of wine country, museums, shopping, state parks and outstanding restaurants, these spacious 73 rooms feature luxurious beds, LCD HD televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, and complimentary high-speed Internet. Some rooms offer Whirlpools and/or sleeper sofas. Complimentary breakfast, business center, indoor-pool, whirlpool and fitness center add to our guest amenities. Come stay with us to experience a Green Environment at our LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified Hotel—within 3 miles of the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. Photos Courtesy of Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance – (315)-536-7488 Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau – (866)-943-3386 Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce – (800)-607-4552