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The perfect weekend in the Finger Lakes, NY
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items The finger lakes hold a special place in my heart because it’s where my mom and dad both grew up and where I get to visit often. It’s a slower pace of life in upstate. People actually say hi and are not in any rush. Use this list as recommendations o...
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Places to stay
Wineries
Breweries
Restaurants
Places to stay
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: Inns of Aurora
Retreat to this Forbes-rated lakeside resort on Cayuga Lake’s east shore, blending historic charm with modern luxury across three estates—elegant rooms in the 1850s Main Inn, cozy cottages, ...
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
Perch on Seneca Lake’s southern tip in this boutique waterfront haven, where nautical-chic rooms boast lake views, fireplaces, and spa baths—steps from gorges and wineries. Infini...
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: Belhurst Castle
Channel Gilded Age grandeur at this 1885 Seneca Lake castle-turned-resort, with opulent rooms in the stone manor, modern suites in the carriage house, or private vineyard cottages. Award-wi...
Belhurst Castle: Finger Lakes Hotels - Castles in New York
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: The Lake House on Canandaigua
Unwind on Canandaigua Lake’s shores in this chic, all-suite resort with private balconies, kitchens, and fireplaces—many with direct lake views. Infinity-edge pool, spa treatm...
The Lake House on Canandaigua
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: Mirbeau Inn & Spa
Indulge in French-inspired serenity on Skaneateles Lake, where Provençal-style rooms feature gas fireplaces, deep tubs, and garden views—plus a world-class spa with vinotherapy treatm...
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Skaneateles
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: Argos Inn - Ithaca’s Boutique Hotel
Step into urban polish in downtown Ithaca near Cayuga Lake, with 64 stylish rooms blending modern minimalism and local art—think rainfall showers, Nespresso bars, and ro...
Argos Inn
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Stay: Geneva on the Lake
Experience 19th-century allure in this Seneca Lakefront Victorian mansion, where lakeside rooms mix antique elegance with modern comforts—private balconies, fireplaces, and clawfoot tubs...
Geneva on the Lake- Geneva, NY
Wineries
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Forge Cellars
Discover terroir-driven reds in a rustic barn overlooking Seneca Lake, where winemaker Justin Lodder sources from top single vineyards for earthy Pinot Noirs and bold Cabernet Francs that riva...
Forge Cellars
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Weis Vineyards
Three-time Winery of the Year (2022–2025) on Keuka Lake, blending German heritage with FLX terroir for balanced Rieslings, crisp Grüner Veltliners, and silky Lembergers. Stunning hillside tas...
Weis Vineyards
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
Immerse in German precision at this Seneca Lake estate, where third-generation winemaker Sam Languille crafts some of the finest dry Rieslings in America—crisp, mineral-driven, an...
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Pioneer the region’s vinous revolution at this Keuka Lake icon, founded in 1962 by Ukrainian immigrant Dr. Frank, who proved European vinifera grapes could thrive in New York’s c...
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Ravines Wine Cellars
Escape to French-inspired elegance on Cayuga Lake’s east shore, where Danish winemaker Morten Hallgren blends Old World techniques with local terroir for elegant Pinot Noirs, aromatic G...
Ravines Wine Cellars
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Boundary Breaks Winery
Push the envelope at this Seneca Lake innovator, crafting steely-dry Rieslings that outshine German estates with laser-focused minerality and acidity. Modern architecture frames epic ...
Boundary Breaks Vineyard
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Heart & Hands Wine Company
Celebrate love and Pinot Noir on Cayuga Lake’s shores, where organic farming yields silky, cherry-kissed reds and bright Chardonnays. Cozy barn tasting room with farm-to-table...
Heart & Hands Wine Company
Breweries
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Other Half Brewing
NYC transplant’s Canandaigua outpost pours hazy IPAs, barrel-aged sours, and wild ales on a sprawling patio amid rolling hills. Food trucks rotate; crowdfunded expansions keep it buzzing....
Other Half Brewing Bloomfield
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Day: Genesee Brew House
Historic 1878 icon in the region’s north, blending classic cream ales with seasonals in a museum-taproom hybrid. Free tours reveal brewing lore; rooftop views overlook the city. Tastings ...
Genesee Brew House
Restaurants
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Dining Experience: FLX Table
Elevate your evening at this intimate 16-seat gem in Geneva, where chef-driven, prix-fixe menus spotlight hyper-local, seasonal FLX ingredients—think foraged mushrooms, lake perch, a...
F.L.X. Table
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Dining Experience: Hazelnut Kitchen
Nestled in a cozy Trumansburg spot near Cayuga Lake, this farm-to-table haven crafts inventive New American plates from regional bounty—wood-fired pizzas topped with local che...
Hazelnut Kitchen
Recommended for a Perfect Finger Lakes Dining Experience: Stonecat Cafe
Unwind in a vibrant purple farmhouse on Seneca Lake’s east side, where eclectic, locally sourced fare shines—grass-fed steaks, wild mushroom risotto, and fresh lake trout—paired ...
Stonecat: Regional Cuisine & Bar