As a native New Yorker, I know my state, but I have yet to experience all it offers. This past summer I took a step forward and discovered the southern tier of the Finger Lakes with stops in Corning, Elmira, Hammondsport and Watkins Glen. I always knew the location had well, Lakes, and I visited three (Seneca Lake, Keuka Lake and Cayuga Lake) of the eleven (not ten fingers?) to enjoy fun with some outside adventures on the water and along the lakefronts. I also knew about the wines. Well, I thought I knew and expected a sweet wine mecca, largely Riesling, but then I discovered award winning wines – both whites and reds to not just my liking but with national acclaim and medals to prove it.
Plenty of Quality Wine to Drink with a View
Even with still enjoying the taste of these pleasant offerings, it was the uniqueness of the region and its attractions that remain my biggest takeaway; magnificent museums, stunning state parks and waterfalls, the actual study of Mark Twain, and taking flight in the Soaring Capital of America in Harris Hill to name a few.
Staying Adventurous – Episode 25
Yes, a visit to the Finger Lakes, my first, made me realize, I have another reason to sing “I Love New York.” I trust you will feel the same after you listen in.
Podcast Shownotes
Yes, there is time on the Lakes
Stay Adventurous Stories
- the 5 – Top Travel Activities in the Finger Lakes
- the Lakeside Sunset on Keuka Lake
- instagram Images on @StayAdventurous under #StayFingerLakes
- the Stay Adventurous Youtube – 2 minutes of Soaring at Harris Hill
Finger Lakes – Attractions and Activities
- Corning Museum of Glass
- Gaffer District Corning, New York
- Mark Twain Country Tours
- National Soaring Museum
- Soaring – Glider Rides
- Glenn H Curtiss Museum
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Havana Glen
- Keuka Watersports (Kayak rental)
- Schooner True Love
Places to Eat and Drink in the Finger Lakes
- Iron Flamingo Brewery
- Hand and Foot (Dinner)
- The Source at Factory no 2 (vegan breakfast)
- Dr Frank’s Winery
- Lakeside Restaurant (Dinner)
- Nickels Pit BBQ (Dinner)
Places to Stay in the Finger Lakes
- Staybridge Suites (Corning)
- Vinehurst Inn (Hammondsport)
- Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel (Watkins Glen)
Episode SPONSORS
- Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar (Florida Keys Focus and Fundraiser for 2018)
- Finger Lakes County Tourism Offices – Mark Twain County, Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes, and Watkins Glen Chamber for the invite, itinerary and hosting of my travels.
For a full list of all the destinations visited on the Staying Adventurous Podcast Series and the chance to subscribe – visit the Staying Adventurous Podcast page.
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