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800.548.4386 | www.fingerlakes.org New York’s Finger Lakes 2006 FINGER LAKES TRAVEL GUIDE printed in the U.S.A. cover_revised_010506 1/5/06 3:27 PM Page 1 FLTA_TG06-010306 1/4/06 12:37 PM Page 1 In this guide Toronto Lake Ontario Accommodation Charts . .47-61 Rochester Hotels/Motels . .47-53 Syracuse B&B’s/Inns . .54-57 Buffalo Northwest Northeast Quadrant Quadrant Vacation Rentals . .58-59 Campgrounds . .60-61 Southwest Southeast . .127 Quadrant Quadrant Advertisers Index Jamestown Corning Binghamton Arts & Culture . .26-27 PENNSYLVANIA BORDER Community Index . .128 Dining . .38 Native American legend Events and Festivals . .40-44 explains the Finger Lakes this way: the Creator looked upon this land with special favor Farm Stands & Agricultural Sites . .24-25 and reached down to bless it, leaving the imprint of Kid Friendly Attractions . .34-35 His hand…the Finger Lakes. Lake Information . .13 Map . .inside back cover Geology tells a different story. Museums, Historic Sites and Homes . .28-32 As the last ice age ended, the final glaciers, covering what are now the northern reaches of the United Outdoor Recreation . .8-19 States, receded. The incredible grinding pressures of Waterways, Land & Trails . .9 this action gouged enormous holes in what is now Race, Soar & Ski . .10 the Finger Lakes region. These became not only Golf . .12 our eleven famous lakes, but also the magnificent Fishing & Hunting . .14-15 geologic anomalies throughout the region that Boat Launches . .16-17 include incredible gorges and over 1,000 waterfalls. Winter Activities . .18-19 The lakes range from 3 to 40 miles in length and from 30 to an amazing 632 feet in depth. Parks, Water & Nature . .4-6 New York State Parks and Finger Lakes National Forest . .6 To participate in this guide Services Directory . .120-124 or to learn more about this organization, contact us at: Boat Rentals/Marinas . .120-121 Fishing/Hunting Services . .121 Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance 309 Lake Street Information Sources . .121-122 Penn Yan, NY 14527 OR for the occasional crisis be it auto, banking, hair, nail, Phone: 315-536-7488 medical or something else, please reference this section! Fax: 315-536-1237 Email: [email protected] Shopping from A to Z . .36-37 ■ Northwest Finger Lakes: detailed listings . .62-77 ■ Northeast Finger Lakes: detailed listings . .78-89 ■ For further assistance in planning your trip Southeast Finger Lakes: detailed listings . .90-107 ■ to the Finger Lakes, call us at 800-548-4386 Southwest Finger Lakes: detailed listings . .108-119 or visit our website www.fingerlakes.org Wine Tours & Tastings . .20-23 1 FLTA_TG06-FINAL 1/11/06 2:25 PM Page 2 GE NE VA charming towns ITHACA dynamic cities W water A falls T K I N S G L E N S T A sparkling blue lakes, deep T Cruise explore E P A R K ravines and feel the spray as water cascades from COURTESY OF BRIS TOL the hills. Crunch leaves underfoot as you hike MO UN TA IN W IN TE woodland trails or through R bike R E S O R T miles of farmland and back roads to discover the hidden treasures that make the Finger Lakes one of the most popular vacation destinations in the northeastern United States. winter sports Experience the scenery IVAL OF BALLOO EST NS as you dine or relax aboard one S F NY festivals of the cruise boats on the larger Finger Lakes or the Erie Canal. 2 Call us at 1-800-548-4386 or visit our website www.fingerlakes.org ■ Fold-out Road Map inside back cover FLTA_TG06-010306 1/4/06 12:37 PM Page 3 T RS HU EL B Indulge your shopping urges at arts and crafts shows, antique shops, major shopping unique wineries malls or boutiques lining small town streets. Immerse yourself in the pleasures of concerts under the stars or in a make-believe world at Broadway-quality productions presented at repertory Relive the dramatic events celebrated at historic theatres. See Events & Festivals, pages 40-44. mansions and museums chronicling the Underground Railroad, the history of flight, women’s rights and New York’s ION NECT CON RS ITO VIS S wine industry, as well as political and religious developments KE LA ER G IN F that occurred in the Finger Lakes. F O Y S E T R U O C Enjoy the fun . wine, lilacs, balloons, potatoes, apple blossoms, strawberries, pumpkins and grapes . all excuses for festivals here in the Finger Lakes! romantic strolls Check out our website: www.fingerlakes.org The Finger Lakes region is within a day’s drive of most major metropolitan areas in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. We are also serviced by international airports, rail and bus service. Montreal 380 Miles Did you know that the square mileage of the Finger Lakes region is nearly the size of the state of Vermont? For your convenience, we have organized the information Toronto CANADA in this guide in four quadrants. See the map (right) 230 Miles and corresponding key for detailed information Niagara Falls Lake NEW YORK 155 Miles Ontario about the area you are interested in. Albany Buffalo NW NE 214 Miles 138 Miles Boston 400 Miles Detailed listings for individual attractions, SESW MASSACHUSETTS accommodations, activities, dining. Finger Lakes Region ■ Northwest (NW) Finger Lakes . .62-77 PENNSYLVANIA ■ Northeast (NE) Finger Lakes . .78-89 Cleveland Newark ■ Southeast (SE) Finger Lakes . .90-107 310 Miles Harrisburg 285 Miles 240 Miles ■ Southwest (SW) Finger Lakes . .108-119 Philadelphia NYC Washington, DC 275 Miles 295 Miles 337 Miles Call us at 1-800-548-4386 or visit our website www.fingerlakes.org ■ Fold-out Road Map inside back cover 3 FLTA_TG06-010306 1/4/06 12:37 PM Page 4 WaterParks Nature& Nature bestows its most beautiful handiwork on I the Finger Lakes region—for your enjoyment! K S W E Z Visit in the spring when the soft greens of S A N A emerging leaves enhance cascading waterfalls; B L L I Rainbow Falls at Watkins B lilacs, daffodils and tulips sparkle in the sun; Glen State Park Chimney Bluffs and fishing is at its peak. State Park Port Pultneyville Bay Irondequoit Sodus Bay Hamlin Rochester 390 Erie 104 Fair Haven Beach Beach Bay Canal WAYNE State34 Park MONROE 590 38 State Park 14 Green Lakes 21 34 State Park Palmyra 690 Newark 40 490 ONONDAGA 45 44 5 Syracuse 481 5 43 Auburn 5 90 42 41 Skaneateles 20 5 Canandaigua Seneca Falls 20 20 20 Avon 5 Geneva 390 Sampson SENECA Montezuma National 20 ONTARIO State Park Geneseo Conesus 21 Wildlife Refuge Owasco Mount Honeoye Canandaigua Morris Hemlock 14 Cayuga CAYUGA 34 38 Canadice Keuka Lake 81 State Park Naples Branchport Taughannock LIVINGSTON Stony Brook Penn Seneca Falls State Park 21 Yan State Park 34 Cortland Dansville YATESYATES Keuka TOMPKINS Letchworth CORTLAND 14 Dryden State Park Ithaca Lime Hollow Center 21 390 SCHUYLER Hammondsport Finger Lakes for Environment 86 17 Watkins 34 and Culture Hornell Bath Glen National Forest 14 38 STEUBENSTEUBEN Watkins Glen State Park TIOGACHEMUNG 86 17 Waterman Corning Horseheads Conservation Center 17 Owego 34 TIOGA Elmira 17 Nichols Newtown Battlefield More Info State Park New York State Parks (p.6) or visit www.NYSParks.com Finger Lakes National Forest (p.6) or visit www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl 4 Call us at 1-800-548-4386 or visit our website www.fingerlakes.org ■ Fold-out Road Map inside back cover FLTA_TG06-010306 1/4/06 12:37 PM Page 5 YOUR VISIT possibilities If you have a day . Hike the 1-1/2 mile Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park—walk behind, over and next to 19 waterfalls and cascades that splash down a grotto-like gorge. Add a visit to Skyland Farm Art Gallery and Café or the Farm Sanctuary (p.100) and you’ll have a day to remember! Planning a long weekend? ■ Tour the “National Historic Landmark” village of Geneseo and visit the 1941 Historic Aircraft Group Museum. ■ Explore natural wonders at Letchworth State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the East” and celebrating its Centennial in 2006-2007. While COURTESY OF MENDON PONDS visiting the park, stop by the Mt. Morris Dam — the largest dam of its type east of Bring the entire family for summer camping fun. Canoe or kayak the rivers, streams or lakes the Mississippi River! as the sun reflects off the early morning mist. Cruise the lakes ■ The American Red Cross is celebrating its while you enjoy vistas of vineyards, farmlands, cottages 125th anniversary in 2006. Take a self- and homes along the shores. guided tour of the Clara Barton Chapter #1 Home, the first chapter of the American Red Cross located in Dansville. Glorious red, yellow, gold, orange and copper ■ Visit the Dogwood Trading Company foliage will spice up your fall tour. Marvel at for a truly unique shopping “monster” machines as they harvest the fruits of experience (p.115). the farmers’ labors. Sample Finger Lakes wines. Shop farm markets and roadside stands for a A longer vacation variety of fall produce or, for a hands-on farm experience, visit some of the u-pick farms where might include . you can harvest your own fruits and vegetables. This is ■ Exploring Finger Lakes National K IN R a perfect time to take a fall foliage train ride aboard Tioga Forest (p.6), with its trails for B . A Boat rentals Scenic Railroad in Owego. hiking, horseback riding, cross- pages 120-121 country skiing and snowmobiling, as well as hunting and fishing.