The Finger Lakes are a unique assortment of narrow lakes that resemble fingers in the west central area of New York. Popular with tourists, this area boasts a wide variety of interesting activities, shopping and much more. Here are just a few highlights for travelers to this region.
In general, there about eleven narrow, thin lakes which make up the Finger Lakes. Two of the largest include Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, but the others also definitely can be worth a visit. Boating, kayaking and canoeing are available at most of the lakes and most also have swimming beaches, where you can enjoy a day of picnicking and soaking up the rays of the summer sun. Some lakes don't have swimming areas or lifeguards, so it is wise to go online and do some research about each lake.
Not only are these lakes known for the fun water activities, this is New York's premier wine region and there are easily 100 or more vineyards and wineries as well as craft breweries and distilleries. Wine tours are hugely popular along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, and a special $15 pass will allow you to visit more than 12 wineries around this picturesque lake. You also could opt to take a tour along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail or the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.
This region is full of lovely small towns to visit and enjoy. Located just a few miles west of Syracuse, the Town of Marcellus is one of New York's most picturesque communities. One not-to-be-missed shop in Marcellus is Chocolate Pizza Company, which is located right on Main Street. This confectionary offers a wide variety of gourmet chocolate gifts and treats. The shop's signature treat is, of course, chocolate pizza, which is handmade using the finest of ingredients and packaged in a genuine pizza box.
It all begins with melted dark or milk chocolate which is then blended with handmade toffee to form a crust. The candy makers then top the pizzas with everything from M&Ms to marshmallows and chunks or graham crackers or perhaps just a swirl of white chocolate. You also can buy Peanut Butter Wings, which are another unique invention created at this well-known shop, as well as truffles, chocolate dipped potato chips, almond clusters and much, much more. If you can't make it to Marcellus, there is another Chocolate Pizza Company store near Syracuse in the city of Manlius.
After you have enjoyed the fresh lake waters, sipped a glass of fine wine and sampled some chocolate pizza, you will be happy to know that there is still much more to see and do. For instance, thrill rides abound at the Seabreeze Amusement Park and on a hot day, you can cool off at Roseland Waterpark. If you love history, check out the Corning Museum of Glass or study up on the Underground Railroad at the Harriet Tubman House. You could easily spend two weeks exploring this region and not see everything it has to offer, so a return trip definitely should be planned.
In general, there about eleven narrow, thin lakes which make up the Finger Lakes. Two of the largest include Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, but the others also definitely can be worth a visit. Boating, kayaking and canoeing are available at most of the lakes and most also have swimming beaches, where you can enjoy a day of picnicking and soaking up the rays of the summer sun. Some lakes don't have swimming areas or lifeguards, so it is wise to go online and do some research about each lake.
Not only are these lakes known for the fun water activities, this is New York's premier wine region and there are easily 100 or more vineyards and wineries as well as craft breweries and distilleries. Wine tours are hugely popular along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, and a special $15 pass will allow you to visit more than 12 wineries around this picturesque lake. You also could opt to take a tour along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail or the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.
This region is full of lovely small towns to visit and enjoy. Located just a few miles west of Syracuse, the Town of Marcellus is one of New York's most picturesque communities. One not-to-be-missed shop in Marcellus is Chocolate Pizza Company, which is located right on Main Street. This confectionary offers a wide variety of gourmet chocolate gifts and treats. The shop's signature treat is, of course, chocolate pizza, which is handmade using the finest of ingredients and packaged in a genuine pizza box.
It all begins with melted dark or milk chocolate which is then blended with handmade toffee to form a crust. The candy makers then top the pizzas with everything from M&Ms to marshmallows and chunks or graham crackers or perhaps just a swirl of white chocolate. You also can buy Peanut Butter Wings, which are another unique invention created at this well-known shop, as well as truffles, chocolate dipped potato chips, almond clusters and much, much more. If you can't make it to Marcellus, there is another Chocolate Pizza Company store near Syracuse in the city of Manlius.
After you have enjoyed the fresh lake waters, sipped a glass of fine wine and sampled some chocolate pizza, you will be happy to know that there is still much more to see and do. For instance, thrill rides abound at the Seabreeze Amusement Park and on a hot day, you can cool off at Roseland Waterpark. If you love history, check out the Corning Museum of Glass or study up on the Underground Railroad at the Harriet Tubman House. You could easily spend two weeks exploring this region and not see everything it has to offer, so a return trip definitely should be planned.
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