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Plan an Ice Fishing Adventure on Seneca Lake

It doesn’t have to be spring or summer to enjoy some fishing while you’re visiting the Finger Lakes. In fact, many people find that winter means some of the most fun to be had all year long! Both warm and cold water fishing is abundant in the Finger Lakes region, with lake trout, black bass, Atlantic salmon, and walleye all frequently caught. It’s no wonder they call Geneva the Lake Trout Capital of the World.

Grab Drinks at the Ice Bar of a Finger Lakes Winery

Even in winter, the beauty of the Finger Lakes region is best enjoyed at one (or however many you want!) of our many wineries and most of them are just down the road from Yale Manor. You won’t have to travel far to reach the Three Brothers Wineries in Geneva. The Three Brothers Wineries and Estate offers three distinct wineries, a microbrewery, wine store, and cafe all at one location. You’ll find a wide selection of hand-crafted wines, beers, hard ciders, spiked seltzers, and craft sodas.

Take A Ski Lesson at Bristol Mountain

Are you ready to hit the slopes in the Finger Lakes? With the highest vertical rise of any ski resorts between the Rockies and the Adirondacks and 35 slopes and trails, you’re guaranteed to have a good time sliding down Bristol Mountain’s ski slopes this season.

If you don’t know how to ski or snowboard, then now is the time to learn something new. Start from the beginning with a lesson at Bristol Mountain or improve upon your skills with the help of an experienced instructor. Private lessons lasting one hour are available for just $25.

Find the Perfect Gifts for Friends & Family

The Finger Lakes is full of antiques, gift shops, malls, and everything in-between. Whatever you’re looking to cross off that long holiday shopping list, you should be able to find the perfect store that will help you reduce some seasonal stress. Show how much you cherish family and friends with a sentimental and one-of-a-kind gift from a local artisan or hit the outlets for some serious bargains on your favorite brand names.

Wine Tasting and Holiday Shopping Spree in the Finger Lakes

It’s finally that time of the year again for the 26th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Sample local wines with holiday food favorites at local wineries and vineyards. Organizers and hosting wineries will create a festive atmosphere, fully decorated for the season and guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

Nouveau Celebration at Glenora Wine Cellars

Mark your calendars, folks. It’s November and that means one of our favorite events of the year comes to Romulus, New York - the annual Nouveau Celebration at Glenora Wine Cellars. The event is held every year (since 1977) to celebrate the first wine of the current year’s harvest. The Nouveau wine undergoes a speedy primary fermentation before being racked in a wooden cask. The resulting wine is intensely fruity and fresh, but you truly won’t know until you taste it for yourself--you’ll be the first!

Get Your Tickets to the Leaf Peeper's Seafood Festival

Located a short drive down the road on Cayuga Lake, Toro Run Winery hosts its fall season Leaf Peeper’s Seafood Festival on October 13th, 2019 from 12-5PM. Live music entertainment will be performed by the Diana Jacobs Band and food will be served a la carte.

Toro Run Winery’s event coincides with the changing of the leaves, when the scenic panoramic views of the Finger Lakes are bursting with fall colors. You’ll have one of the best vantage points of the Finger Lakes landscape from the grounds of Toro Run Winery.

Best Fall Foliage Views in the Finger Lakes

No matter where you look, the autumn colors that paint the landscape of the Finger Lakes is absolutely breathtaking. Spend a weekend traveling along some of our back-country roads to find the most spectacular views during fall foliage season. View natural wonders, leap through the forest canopy, and climb your way through waterfall-filled gorges to make your leaf-peeping adventure in the Finger Lakes an unforgettable experience.

Watkins Glen State Park

Welcome Parents & Alumni of Hobart and William Smith College

As parents and alumni alike make the pilgrimage back to their alma mater for the season’s events, someone has to figure out where they’re going to rest their heads for a night or two. Located just a fifteen minute drive from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Yale Manor is the perfect destination for a fall getaway in the Finger Lakes.

Visit the Tasting Bar at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center

Open last spring, the new Finger Lakes Welcome Center is a beautiful addition to the City of Geneva that displays all the best features and signature traits of the Finger Lakes region. Admire the landscaping and waterfall out front, the huge map inlaid into the floor, and the canoes hanging from the ceiling that act as chandeliers. Don’t forget to take in the breathtaking view from the glass windows overlooking Seneca Lake.

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