Sip Award-Winning Local Wine

Known as the Napa Valley of the East, the Finger Lakes Region is wine country, and abounds in local wineries. Enjoy a wine-tasting while taking in the breathtaking scenery of this gorgeous lake country!

Nearby Wineries

New York Kitchen: explore New York's unique local food & beverage, including culinary experience, local wine tasting, & cooking workshops; 800 South Main St. Canandaigua; 585-394-7070; NYkitchen.com

Heron Hill Tasting Room on Canandaigua Lake: beautiful open views of the lake from 100-year-old restored barn overlooking vineyards; Heronhill.com/Visit-Us 

Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail: Check out the wide variety of wineries around Canandaigua Lake; Canandaigualakewinetrail.com

Bristol Valley Vineyards: local wines & meads, tasting room; 7235 Lane Rd. Bloomfield, 585-802-8839; Bristolvalleyvineyards.com

Relax on a Lake Cruise

Enjoy a lunch, dinner, or narrated lake cruise on The Canandaigua Lady, a unique 19th century steamboat replica & authentic double-decker paddle wheeler. (The cruises are sometimes themed or have special guests... check to see which cruise floats your boat!)
Go to Cdgalady.com

Tour Beautiful Historic Mansions & Award-Winning Gardens

Tour a restored historic Queen Anne Victorian Mansion & relax in its award-winning gardens, or experience a Native Seneca 17th century village. So many fun things to do!

Historic Mansions, Gardens, & Museums

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion: unique & memorable Estate with Queen Anne Victorian-style Mansion & formal gardens, #1 area tourist attraction; 250 Gibson St. Canandaigua; Sonnenberg.org

Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum: perfectly preserved historic home; 295 North Main St. Canandaigua; 585-394-1472; Grangerhomestead.org

Ganondagan State Historic Site: re-creation of Native Seneca 17th-century village; 7000 County Rd. 41 Victor; 585-924-5848; Ganondagan.org

Women's Rights National Historical Park: women's rights movement began a short drive away in Seneca Falls in 1848; 136 Fall St. Seneca Falls; 315-568-0024 Nps.gov/wori

Enjoy Local Brews

The Finger Lakes features many unique local breweries! Taste plenty of unique beers on tap, and peer into the inner workings of these unique custom-designed brewhouses.

Closeby Breweries

Twisted Rail Brewing Company: (next to Wizard of Clay Pottery) enjoy a lake-view meal with fresh craft beer; 169 Lakeshore Dr. Canandaigua; 585-396-0683; Twistedrailbrewing.com

Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery: (next to Wizard of Clay shop) unique hand-crafted brews; 7853 State Route 20A, Bloomfield; 585-229-7661; Nobleshepherdbrewery.com

Birdhouse Brewing Co: beer, wine, cider, food; 8716 Main St. Honeoye; Birdhousebrewing.beer

Eat Great Food!

Enjoy scrumptious steak atop a rooftop deck with a scenic lake view. Experience unique fresh local cuisine from NY Finger Lakes farms, amazing savory or sweet crepes for any meal of the day, fresh & colorful dynamite Mexican at a local hot spot, or relax with a casual lakeview meal & brew. See more options below!
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Delight in Unique Finds

Stroll & shop in the charming, walkable Canandaigua downtown, and enjoy its unique old-world feel. Discover antiques, arts and crafts, memorabilia, & hand-made products. Don't forget to stop for a delectable bite at Sweet Expressions chocolate shop! After a short drive into the beautiful hills, watch a potter at his wheel, and enjoy his beautiful creations.

Shopping

Stroll & Shop in Downtown Canandaigua: Explore Main Street and its unique old-world feel & plethora of walkable, unique shops. (You won't want to miss Sweet Expressions – who doesn’t love chocolate?) Downtowncanandaigua.com/gifts-boutiques

Popular Shops Include

  • Sweet Expressions (Chocolate & Candy)
  • Unique Toy Shop
  • Expressions in Needleart
  • Good Life Tea
  • Cindy's Glass, Crafts, & Collectibles
  • F. Olivers' Oil & Vinegars
  • various apparel & fashion shops
  • antique & glass shops
  • souvenir & photography shops
  • pet accoutrements & gift shops


Wizard of Clay Pottery: (next to Noble Shepherd Brewery) visit a potter at his wheel & delight in his unique creations for your home; 7851 State Route 20A, Bloomfield; 585-229-2980; Wizardofclay.com

Timber Trails Forest Farm: Maple Syrup Farm - beautiful rural drive to really good maple syrup!; 5565 County Rd. 33 South Bristol; 585-208-2602; Timbertrailsforestfarm.com

Revive in the Great Outdoors

Stroll by the lake in a scenic park, take a swim at the beach, or relax on the spectacular shoreline. Get active in the outdoors with golf, boating, hiking, ziplining, & adventure courses.

Recreation

Kershaw Park: stunning views of Canandaigua Lake with lakefront walking trails (pictured above), benches, swimming beach, & small craft launch (kayak rentals onsite through Woodard Rentals); Visitfingerlakes.com/listing/kershaw-park/219 

Abbott's: After your swim, stroll, or bench-time at beautiful Kershaw Park, don't miss a homemade custard at Rochester-area famous Abbott's, right across from Kershaw Park! (OK, this isn't exactly recreation, but after a summer day in the park, frozen custard sounds so yummy!) Abbottscustard.com/location/canandaigua-ny 

CenterPointe Golf Club: the hidden golf gem in the Finger Lakes!; 2231 Brickyard Rd. Canandaigua; 585-394-0346; Centerpointegolfclub.com

Ravenwood Golf Club: award-winning, world-class golf experience; 929 Lynaugh Rd. Victor; 585-924-5100; Ravenwoodgolf.com

Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures: zipline, challenge & adventure rope courses, & "the launch" at the ski resort; 5589 South Hill Rd. Bristol; 585-374-1180; Bristolmountainadventures.com

Where Can I Stay?

Nearby Lodging Options Abound

There are a variety of lodging options within a 5-20 minute drive of the Scor! venue. Choose from cozy or upscale B&Bs to luxury or modern hotels to vacation rentals, campgrounds, & budget options.
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