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Things To Do

We've compiled our favorite wineries, breweries, and activities in the Finger Lakes region. These recommendations come from 4 years of memorable experiences during Sarah's time at Hobart and William Smith colleges as well as trips we've made as a couple. We hope that you will have the opportunity to try some of these recommendations!

Kindred Fare

512 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456

A nicer restaurant with farm-to-table food offerings

Belhurst Castle and Winery

4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Good food, good wine, great view. Fancier than what Sarah could afford in undergrad

The Rusty Pig

60 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Barbecue, sandwiches, and whisky

Eddie O'Briens Grille and Bar

92 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Casual dining with a good beer selection in downtown Geneva

Microclimate Wine Bar

38 Linden Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Local wine bar

Mark's Pizzeria

120 Seneca Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Best pizza in town... Better than Cam's. Sarah has fond memories of $1.50 slices at 1am!

Dana's Time Out

258 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Diner style breakfast that won't break the bank

Bagels and Cakes by Club 86

476 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Best bagels one will find outside of NYC. Fight me.

Water St. Cafe

467 South Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Big portions, cheap prices... Cures any hangover... order the Statesman

Monaco's Coffee

115 Washington Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Great coffee... Frequent study spot for Sarah in undergrad

Captain's Room Cafe

368 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Another hangover cure (breakfast). Good food, great prices

Ravines Wine Cellars

400 Barracks Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Sarah's favorite winery. Great winery located 10 min from downtown Geneva. Known for their Dry Rieslings

Billsboro Winery

4760 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Another of Sarah's favorites. Located on the Geneva wine trail. Try the Chardonnay

Buttonwood Grove Winery

5986 New York 89, Romulus, NY 14541

Located on Cayuga Lake (another of the Finger Lakes) in another dense wine area. 30 minutes from downtown. Our officiant has been a wine member here for over 6 years!

Anthony Road Wine Company

1020 Anthony Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Another great spot on Seneca Lake. Great views

Red Tail Ridge Winery

846 New York 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Sarah likes it!

Fox Run Vineyards

670 New York 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Great view, great cafe. Sweeter wines

Climbing Bines Hop Farm & Brewery

511 Hansen Point Road, Penn Yan, NY 14527

Great beer and scenery!

WeBe Brewing Company

796 Pre Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Local brewery whose beer will be featured at our reception

Twisted Rail Brewing Geneva

499 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Walking distance from the recommended hotel

Watershed Brewing Company

3543 East Lake Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Located across from the wedding venue

Naked Dove Brewing Company

U.S. 20, Canandaigua, NY 14424

"I just really like this place" - Sarah. Has a great berry beer

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates

623 Lerch Road, Geneva, NY 14456

Two brothers.... Four brothers... Three wineries and one brewery. Go for the experience, not the quality of the wine (the beer is good though!)

Watkins Glen State Park

1009 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Walking trails with great water falls

Ithaca

Ithaca, NY

Cute town with breweries, wineries, and great nature views

Finger Lakes Welcome Center

35 Lake Front Drive, Geneva, NY 14456

Great walking path around Lake Seneca. Located right next to recommended hotel

Montezuma Wetlands Visitor Center And Lodge Nature Store

3396 U.S. 20, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Nature preserve with driving paths and walking trails. Great for bird watching

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

805 Taughannock Boulevard, Ithaca, NY 14850

Nature

Chimney Bluffs State Park

7700 Garner Road, Wolcott, NY 14590

Dramatic landscapes. Unrelenting nature

Wegmans

300 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456

The best grocery store of all time. Get a Wegman's sub and thank Sarah later

Side Show

502 Exchange Street, Geneva, NY 14456

A cultural experience... Dive bar

Pedulla's Liquor Store

375 Hamilton Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Best liquor store around. Great place to purchase Finger Lakes wine to bring home!

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Where it all started

Women's Rights National Historical Park

136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Women have rights! We like that

For all the days along the way
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