The Finger Lakes
A Four Seasons Playground
Hills, lakes, gorges and meadows along with extreme changes of climate, have
made possible a great range of recreational activities: Sailing and boating,
swimming, fishing, waterskiing, downhill and cross country skiing, showmobiling,
hiking, biking, ice skating, rock climbing, camping and other outdoor pursuits.
Hey, hey, it’s time to wave the red, white and blue and scramble for candy thrown from the fire engines in the Memorial Day Parades. There are parades in Skaneateles,Waterloo, Auburn, and manyother towns. And if you want to really get into the holiday spirit, go over to Waterloo on Rt. 20. That’s the birthplace of the holiday — the Memorial Day Museum is righton the main drag in the center of town. 315-568-8634
Antique Boat Show: The last wekend in July, come to Skaneateles and see vintage boats in the water and on the park lawn. Lots of things going on with a boat parade, vendors with historic exhibits and best of all, the real thing: Adirondack rowing boats, Chris Craft originals, and so many more.
About the Lakes
Skaneateles • Otisco • Owasco • Cayuga • Seneca • Keuka • Canandaigua • Honeoye • Canadice • Hemlock
TThe 11 deep glacier-cut Finger Lakes located in the center of New
York State, comprise one of the most scenic and unspoiled areas in
the world. Hillsides carpeted with vineyards, more than 80 wineries,
hundreds of inns and B&Bs, hiking and biking trails, open meadows
and farmlands, along with sophisticated lakeside villages provide
a respite from hectic lives.
Take a scenic cruise on one of the lakes, picnic near the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi, sail or waterski in the cobalt waters, camp along the shores where the Indians once lived, and attend an outdoor band concert.
For
more information kddelavan@gmail.com
The Finger Lakes Book, the area's first and only comprehensive guide.
Monthly Highlights
• Golf Courses Open. Lafayette Hils in Syracuse (left) is open for play. And at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, there is more to bet on including skins on arguably three of New York State’s top golf courses: Kaluhyat (ga-LU-yut); Atunyote (uh-DUNE-yote), site for the $6 million PGA Turning Stone Resort Championship (Sept.) and Shenendoah. There’s also a no-slouch par 3, Sandstone Hollow, that impresses even big hitters. More
Farmers' Markets Several towns hold markets throughout the summer offering organic produce, cheeses, flowers, eggs, baked goods and much more. More
•Concerts - Outdoor Concerts take place throughout the Finger Lakes. Read where. More
•Art Exhibits - The Finger Lakes has many artists who show in galleries and sidewalk shows. More
