Finger Lakes Blog

Market Street

Shop, eat, and drink along Market Street in the heart of Corning’s Gaffer District where you’ll find independently owned local shops, cafés, restaurants, and places to grab your favorite local beverage along this quaint, tree-lined street. Learn more about the Gaffer District’s gorgeous 19th-century buildings through their Buildings Alive self-guided historic architecture tour. For your home away from home, check out the Radisson Hotel Corning, conveniently located at the east end

Mark Twain Country

One of the most famous figures in American literature, Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, spent his summers in Elmira for more than 20 years. Learn more when you visit the Mark Twain Study and Exhibit on the beautiful campus of Elmira College. Twain spent his summers in Elmira and where he penned some of his most famous pieces of literature in the octagonal study, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Life on the

The Village

The Village of Hammondsport’s charming downtown offers independently- and locally-owned shops and restaurants surrounding the picturesque Pulteney Square and gazebo. Just a few steps away are the shores of Keuka Lake at Depot Park.

Glenn H. Curtiss Museum

Learn the history of the pioneer aviator, “Father of Naval Aviation,” and the “Fastest Man on Earth,” while exploring the priceless collection of artifacts at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. The museum covers early aviation as well as

Downtown

The beautiful downtown of Owego features great independently- and locally-owned shops, restaurants, and cafés, as well as some of the best antique shops and impressive bookstores in the region, surrounded by stately Victorian homes and 19th-century architecture. Curiosity seekers can’t miss the Early Owego Antique Center, and for a great place to grab a bite to eat, try The Owego Kitchen.

Riverwalk Park

Stroll the serene manicured pathway along the Susquehanna River that connects

Keuka Lake Wine Trail

Penn Yan is located on the north end of the east branch of Y-shaped Keuka Lake, one of the premier locations for exploring the best wine of the region along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. The family-owned member wineries of the Keuka Lake Wine Trail are dedicated to producing wines of the highest quality and to making your visit to our area truly enjoyable and memorable.

Keuka Outlet Trail

Hike, bike, or run the Keuka Outlet Trail, a 6.8-mile route running along a portion of

Watkins Glen State Park

One of the most enchanting places for a leisurely hike in New York State is Watkins Glen State Park. Located steps from Watkins Glen’s main street, the two-mile Gorge Trail boasts 19 cascading waterfalls. Visitors can also hike the rim trails overlooking the 200-ft cliffs from above.

Watkins Glen International & Auto Racing History

Also known as “The Glen,” this road course racetrack hosts NASCAR and IMSA, among other auto racing events throughout the year. Watkins Glen

Tis the season of love and all things romance and Finger Lakes Wine Country has you covered with some fantastic ideas and places to enjoy your next getaway.

Don’t save all romantic getaways for February, these wine country escapes are perfect for any time of the year. The region is full of charming bed & breakfast, inns, and romantic hotels worthy of checking out -- or checking in -- as we should say!

Belva Lockwood Inn is a preservation in process as they take careful detail into combining the historic elements of the property and Belva Lockwood herself into the experience of staying in one of their cozy rooms. Belva Lockwood Inn is more than a bed to sleep in at night, this restored 5 room home from 1872 offers a unique, historic, and romantic experience in the Finger Lakes region located in Owego. Each room is individually decorated with antiques and beautiful furnishings from clawfoot tubs in the bathrooms to soapstone fireplaces. If you’re a history enthusiast you can get a quick history lesson on the details in your room, the property, and the incredible woman this Inn is named after.