Posted in New York
December 28, 2020
You Won’t Want To Miss These 5 Exciting Winter Attractions In New York’s Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region is best known for being a hub of outdoor activity and wine tourism during the summer, but it’s also a more worthy destination for adventurers during the winter months than you might think. From sipping on local wines to racing down a mountain, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region when the snow begins to fall.
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This unique Finger Lakes resort was originally built as a castle in the late 19th-century. Now it’s one of the most romantic accommodations in the region. Enjoy a hotel room that will make you feel like royalty, and experience a food and wine pairing at one of multiple in-house restaurants.

More than 1,400 acres of wetlands, forests and meadows are ready to be explored in this gorgeous Finger Lakes preserve. You just have to decide whether you’ll travel by foot or by snowshoe.

This Finger Lakes ski resort is widely considered the best in the Finger Lakes region. Explore 138 acres of skiable terrain and Nordic trails.


The 2019 New York Wine Classic’s Winery of the Year provides some much-needed warmth and good cheer when there’s a chill in the air in upstate New York. Make a reservation for an indoor wine tasting and tour a winery that has been in the Wagner family for five generations.

This hotel brings charm and elegance together in a beautiful escape in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. The landmark accommodation, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, offers suites and studios, as well as townhouses that feature lakeside patios.

If you’re on the hunt for another hike in the region, Taughannock Falls State Park is one of the prettiest nature preserves in the area and a popular winter hiking spot. Or stay at a quintessential bed and breakfast like the 1795 Acorn Inn.
Address: 4069 W Lake Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Address: 15730 Jensvold Rd, Sterling, NY 13156, USA
Address: 5662 NY-64, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA
Address: Winery 9322, NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860, USA
Address: 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, USA