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Your Visit To The Finger Lakes Region

By Elba Fenwick


There's definitely more to New York than a visit to Manhattan. In fact, drive to the west central portion of the state and you will find a popular tourist destination - The Finger Lakes Region. Blessed with much natural beauty, this popular area also offers plenty of interesting shops, restaurants, museums and much more.

Within the Finger Lakes region there are eleven main lakes, including Cayuga Lake and Seneca, which are the two largest. If you love watersports, you can enjoy it all at most of these lakes, including kayaking, canoeing, water skiing and boating. Many tourists simply enjoy a day swimming and hanging out at the beach. Not all of the lakes offer beach parks with swimming areas, so be sure to do some research before you head out to the beach.

In addition to all the water-related fun, this region is well known for its fine wines. There are about 100 vineyards in the Finger Lakes Region, and many wineries are open for public tours and tastings. Tour companies can take you to several wineries or you can tour on your own along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail or perhaps the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. Fine craft beers also are produced at about one dozen different breweries in the area, and there are even distilleries producing everything from brandy to vodka to gin.

As you drive around the area, you will notice many lovely small towns, such as Marcellus, which is a lovely historic village with plenty of fun shops and restaurants. A visit to Chocolate Pizza Company on Main Street is a must. This shop offers a huge assortment of homemade treats, gourmet chocolates and, of course, plenty of different types of chocolate pizza. All of the pizzas are handmade and packed in adorable pizza boxes for a cute presentation.

Each handmade gourmet chocolate pizza features a special crust made from melted chocolate and a few other yummy additions. White chocolate pizzas are constructed from a base of melted white chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds. The dark chocolate pizzas and milk chocolate pizzas are blended with handmade English-style toffee to form a crust with a satisfying crunch. There are many toppings you can consider, as well, or simply purchase an assortment of different slices of pizza. There are also truffles, pecan clusters, chocolate dipped pretzels, almond bark and many other offerings, all of which are handmade using the finest ingredients.

The Finger Lakes Region offers plenty of other interesting attractions, including a variety of historic sites and museums, such as the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning and the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn. For family fun, consider a day at Roseland Waterpark in Canandaigua or perhaps a visit to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse. If you love roller coasters and thrill rides, the Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester is open during the summer months, as well as a few weekends in May.




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