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Visit a 17th Century Seneca Town and Longhouse

Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, NY is a National Historic Landmark. The 569-acre site was the original location of a 17th century Seneca town named Ganondagan that had existed peacefully for almost 400 years. Take a guided tour to experience the culture and values of the Seneca and Iroquois and to learn about the importance of Ganondagan.

View the Finger Lakes from the Clouds

Since 1977, family-owned Liberty Balloon Company has been flying over the Finger Lakes, offering visitors a unique perspective of our breathtaking landscape. Glide over bubbling streams and soak in the peacefulness of a cool, misty morning in the Finger Lakes region as your hot air balloon gently flies just above the treetops or soars 4,000 feet in the air. During your flight, you may even catch sight of several of the Finger Lakes all at once! This once-in-a-lifetime experience is one you’ll never forget.

Visit Lucas Vineyards for its Nautie Summer Nights Concert Series

Discover Lucas Vineyards during your stay at Yale Manor for internationally-acclaimed wine made by three generations of the Lucas family. Besides its scenic location along the Finger Lakes Wine Trail and Cayuga Lake, Lucas Vineyards is known for their hospitality and warm welcome. Shop the cleverly named Nautie wines and attend one of their Nautie Summer Nights concerts offered throughout the summer every Thursday until August 8th.

Frederick Douglass at Canandaigua

History buffs will enjoy their time spent in the Finger Lakes this July with a visit to Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, located just a thirty minute drive from Yale Manor.

2019 Season of the Geneva Music Festival to Celebrate Women

The 2019 Season of the Geneva Music Festival, held May 24th to June 16th, is titled “Women in Music: Key Players” and the programming represents women’s contributions to music through featured composers, performers, and multimedia. Buy your tickets and make your reservations at a nearby restaurant for a truly remarkable date night that is all about celebrating the special woman in your life!

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Hosmer Winery

It’s finally summer and that means loving time spent outdoors and, more importantly, summer wines! One of the best ways to celebrate this time of year (as well as the longest day of the year) is the summer solstice celebration at Hosmer Winery. The Hosmers have over six decades of experience farming on Finger Lakes soil. The grapes were first planted on Hosmer land in the 1970s and after fifteen years of selling grapes to others, Hosmer Winery was finally founded.

Glassfest in Corning, NY

GlassFest kicks off with the glass ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday night on May 23rd. Over the next four days, the Corning Museum of Glass celebrates the best things about glass including live glassmaking, musical entertainment, shopping, food vendors, and more!

Seneca Lake Wine & Food Festival

Springtime is best enjoyed outdoors, especially when you’re visiting the scenic landscape of the Finger Lakes, and it’s even better when you’ve got a glass of wine in hand. The Seneca Lake Wine and Food Festival celebrates some of the best things the Finger Lakes have to offer, from delicious wine to mouthwatering food and breathtaking views. Enjoy samplings of over 200 wines as you listen to live music and take in the waterfront panoramas.

Visit the Harriet Tubman National Historic Park

Harriet Tubman acted in many ways to fight for her people. She was known as a soldier, a nurse, and a “conducter” on the Underground Railroad. Whatever story you know her best for, like the $40,000 reward placed on her head by bounty hunters, there is no denying that she is one of the country’s greatest heroes. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and would go on to make thirteen missions that successfully rescued seventy enslaved people.

Cayuga Lake Creamery

Whether you’re making a special trip for some sweet tooth satisfaction or just stopping by during one of your many adventures in the Finger Lakes, Cayuga Lake Creamery won’t disappoint. Delicious, homemade ice cream and light roadside fare makes for the perfect oasis along your travels. Stop by for a light lunch or get a refreshing cone of your favorite ice cream as you enjoy the location on the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country.

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