Things To Do

The Spa at the Inns of Aurora

Deeply rooted in the landscape of the Finger Lakes region, the Inns of Aurora spa in Aurora, NY is dedicated to a holistic approach to wellness, with two hydrotherapy circuits, thoughtfully designed single and co-ed spaces, therapeutic treatments provided by Rasa Spa, and a complimentary grazing table in our seasonally-inspired café."

Wells College Golf Course

The Wells College campus is home to a meticulously-maintained 9-hole golf facility, including a clubhouse with a snack bar and grill, a large outside deck and a pro shop with the latest equipment. The course has a par of 36 with a total of 3,162 yards. The course rating is 69.4 while the slope rating is 117.

Quarry Ridge Winery

Treleaven Wines

The Outlet at MacKenzie-Childs

"Not all treasures are silver and gold! The Outlet at MacKenzie-Childs is your place to hunt for your next treasure. With new merchandise added regularly, your search might yield one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces, discontinued prints and patterns you may recognize from years past, original samples, high-quality seconds, and so much more."

Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals

cayugalakeboatrentals@gmail.com "Cayuga Lake Boat Rentals is a family-run business dedicated to sharing our lifetime knowledge and love of Cayuga Lake. We offer rentals on a wide range of boats, equipment, and supplies satisfying any lake day desires. Our current fleet includes pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, and paddleboards. In addition, we even provide the "little things" like fishing poles, water mats, coolers, and worms. Advice is free!"

Aurora Brewing Company

Wells College Boathouse

The Wells College Boathouse offers public access to swim in Cayuga Lake

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

The first organized and longest-running wine trail in America was established in 1983 to promote wineries located within the Cayuga Lake American Viticultural Area (AVA) as a collective. Taste wine that’s earned over 6,000 national and international medals. See breathtaking views of Cayuga Lake, Taughannock Falls, and rolling vineyards. Visit wineries, cideries, distilleries, a meadery and a taproom – all along America’s first wine trail. Welcoming visitors year-round.

Bianconi Tours

Rated #1 on Trip Advisor, Bianconi Tours provides the most unique experience on Cayuga Lake. Departing Aurora three times daily, you can choose from a narrated history cruise featuring Aurora’s past, an afternoon of wine tasting by boat, or a spectacular sunset cruise. Bianconi Tours is sure to elevate your time in the Finger Lakes to a whole new level.

Ithaca

a 40-minute drive from Aurora This colorful college town has something for everyone, including some of our favorite shops like Found, F. Oliver’s Oils & Vinegars, and Home Green Home. Head just northwest of town to Taughannock Falls: at 215 feet, it’s the largest single-drop waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.