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The Ultimate Finger Lakes Wine Country Getaway: Luxury Stays & Sunset Views 🍷
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items Skip the crowded tourist traps and experience the premier side of the Finger Lakes. Whether you are planning a romantic anniversary, an upscale girls' weekend, or a relaxing escape, this insider itinerary takes you straight to the region's most spect...
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Luxury Lakefront Stays 🏨
Upscale Brunch & Scenic Mornings 🥞
World-Class Wineries & Tasting Rooms 🍷
Wine Country Packing Essentials 🎒
Luxury Lakefront Stays 🏨
Where you stay sets the entire tone for your getaway. Skip the basic highway motels and check into these premier waterfront resorts, where elite hospitality, high-end amenities, and private balconies overlooking the water come standard. These are the...
A stunning four-diamond resort sitting right on the water at the southern tip of Seneca Lake. The rooms are beautiful, and the on-site restaurant serves up phenomenal dishes with flawless harbor views. It’s the ultimate high-ticket luxury stay for a ...
Watkins Glen Luxury Hotel | Luxury Hotel Near Finger Lakes NY ...
Geneva On The Lake Boutique Resort Hotel
A slice of old-world European luxury sitting right on the northern edge of Seneca Lake. Inspired by classical Italian architecture, this stunning historic estate features gorgeous 10-acre gardens, a beautiful ...
Stay in the Finger Lakes at Geneva On The Lake Boutique Resort ...
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
The absolute pinnacle of ultra-luxury in the Finger Lakes. Located on Cayuga Lake, this historic collection of beautifully restored estates features a world-class luxury spa campus, lakeside dining at 1833 Kitchen &...
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa | Finger Lakes Lodging | Aurora, NY ...
The Lake House on Canandaigua
A spectacular, Michelin Guide-recognized luxury resort right on the water. It features stunning modern guestrooms with private balconies, Nordic cedar barrel saunas overlooking the lake, a heated pool, and top-tier fine ...
Lake House on Canandaigua | Lakefront Resort in the Finger Lakes
This fairy-tale resort brings a stunning slice of French-country luxury to the Finger Lakes. Famous for its world-class spa, Monet-inspired gardens, and classical architecture, it offers an exclusive, deeply relaxing getaway vibe that affluent travel...
Mirbeau Inn & Spa | Skaneateles, NY
As Canandaigua Lake’s premier lakefront luxury resort, this MICHELIN Guide-recognized destination flawlessly blends modern design with timeless, relaxed charm. Every detail feels incredibly intentional, from the hand-crafted custom furniture and plus...
The Lake House on Canandaigua Deals - Canandaigua NY
Upscale Brunch & Scenic Mornings 🥞
Every great vacation morning deserves an incredible meal and a flawless view. Skip the standard hotel breakfast buffets and treat yourself to the region's best artisanal coffee, gourmet morning menus, and peaceful lakeside settings.
Set inside a stunning, historic 1911 bank building right in Watkins Glen, this gorgeous teahouse serves a phenomenal all-day brunch, high-end specialty coffee drinks, and artisanal cocktails. It is an incredibly charming and upscale way to fuel up be...
Afternoon Tea & Brunch | Pangea Global Teahouse | Watkins Glen
Located right inside the Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars in Dundee, this upscale restaurant serves a spectacular seasonal brunch with massive panoramic windows. Dining here gives you an incredible, sweeping view of the vineyards stretching all the way do...
Veraisons Restaurant - Finger Lakes Dining near Watkins Glen
A trendy, high-end epicurean boutique in Geneva that serves incredible artisanal breakfast pastries, gourmet espresso flights, and premium local treats. It is a very stylish, sophisticated spot to grab a morning pick-me-up before heading out to the t...
F.L.X. Provisions | Geneva & Corning, NY
The stunning main restaurant inside the Inns of Aurora. Their elegant morning menu features top-tier farm-to-table breakfast classics, artisanal coffees, and morning cocktails served on a pristine lakeside veranda—the absolute height of luxury mornin...
1833 Kitchen & Bar | Aurora, NY
A gorgeous, highly-rated cafe in Burdett sitting right on the east side of Seneca Lake. Grab a seat out on their stunning raised wooden deck for a premium breakfast sandwich or gourmet pastry paired with sweeping, unobstructed panoramic views of the ...
The Elf in the Oak
Perched directly along the scenic east side of Seneca Lake, this elegant destination has quickly become one of the most coveted brunch experiences in the Finger Lakes. Operating Friday through Sunday, the café serves beautifully curated, seasonal dis...
Diamond on Seneca | Finger Lakes | Hotel and Wedding Venue
World-Class Wineries & Tasting Rooms 🍷
The Finger Lakes is globally renowned for its cool-climate winemaking, but these five estates offer something truly elevated. From sweeping hillside vineyard views to critically acclaimed, award-winning pours, these premium tasting rooms offer a high...
The founding pioneer of premium winemaking in the Finger Lakes. Perched high above Keuka Lake, this legendary estate offers world-class, award-winning Rieslings and sparkling wines. Booking a terrace tasting here gives your readers an upscale, histor...
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery: The Finger Lakes Pioneer
Situated right on the northeast shore of Seneca Lake, this stunning property is famous for its exceptional, complex Rieslings and gorgeous outdoor setup. Sitting on their lawn with a premium flight, looking out over the widest part of the lake, offer...
Boundary Breaks Wine
Widely considered one of the top Riesling producers in the entire United States. Located on the west side of Seneca Lake, this estate utilizes brilliant biodynamic farming to craft exceptionally complex, high-end wines. The minimalist, modern tasting...
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard & Winery
A gorgeous estate overlooking Seneca Lake that is highly celebrated for its exceptional cool-climate white wines and premium food pairings. Their upscale tasting experiences and beautiful, sunlit cafe patio make it a highly sophisticated stop for a r...
Fox Run Vineyards | Exceptional Finger Lakes Wines on Seneca Lake
Housed in a striking, neo-classical building on the east side of Seneca Lake, this pristine estate crafts exceptional small-batch Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The soaring floor-to-ceiling windows in the tasting room offer panoramic, high-end views of t...
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Wine Country Packing Essentials 🎒
Heading out for a premium weekend in the Finger Lakes requires a bit of preparation. These highly rated, tried-and-true travel gear picks ensure your luxury bottles make it home safely, your outdoor tastings stay perfectly chilled, and your vineyard ...
The All-in-One Luxury Picnic Setup
If you want to experience a luxury vineyard lunch without carrying a bulky, traditional basket, this premium 12-in-1 backpack is the ultimate solution. It is beautifully crafted from water-resistant polycanvas and f...
Truvelli 12-in-1 Picnic Backpack for 2, Gray
The Ultimate Vineyard Companion
This slim-profile, fully insulated 2-bottle wine carrier is an absolute must-have for an upscale day out in the Finger Lakes. Featuring advanced Thermal Shield insulation, it keeps your premium regional wines at the pe...
Picnic at Ascot Insulated Wine & Cheese Cooler
The Instant Vineyard Upgrade
No one wants to wait an hour for a great bottle of red to breathe while sitting at a scenic overlook. This premium, pocket-sized aerating pourer instantly injects oxygen into your wine as you pour, bringing out the full a...
Vintorio Wine Aerator OMNI Set - Decanter & Gift
The Ultimate Vineyard Tabletop Cooler
Keep your premium Finger Lakes whites, rosés, and sparkling wines perfectly chilled for hours without messing with leaking ice bags or bulky coolers. Built from heavy-duty, kitchen-grade stainless steel, this ult...
YETI Rambler Wine Chiller, Fits Most Wine Bottles