If you’ve never been to upstate New York’s Finger Lakes region, start packing now.

  

 With more than 100 vineyards and wineries, one of a kind shopping, unique museums and outstanding gourmet dining, you won’t want to miss the chance for an unforgettable vacation.
 
Outdoor enthusiasts from all around the country come for the opportunity to catch trout, bass and pike.  But if fishing is not your idea of relaxation, there’s biking, hiking, swimming, horse back riding, skiing and golfing in any of the area’s twelve fabulous courses.  You can stop at a farmer’s market and pick whatever is in season or take part in an old Indian tradition of tapping the trees for the sweet taste of maple.  

The Finger Lakes region is known as the biggest wine producer of New York.  Visitors can go on tasting tours at Seneca, Cayuga and Keuka lakes.  The exquisite flavors and bouquets of fine quality vintages of Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Cabernets will certainly captivate your senses.  You can also savor original delights such as ice wine made from grapes that froze right on the vine.  The Fiori Vidal ice wine, for instance, has been the recipient of numerous international acclaims.  

And if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to do, you won’t want to miss going on a glider plane.  The air currents make it favorable for enjoying such an activity.  Or you can visit mansions that date back to the civil war and museums with unusual displays.  At the National Soaring Museum you’ll find most of the motorless aviation history documented.    

If you’re someone with a discriminating palate, you’ll find that dining in the Finger Lakes region is an exceptional culinary experience.  There’s a list of venues known as the “slice, dice and spice restaurant trail.” By following this guide, you’ll get to sample the best agricultural products of the lakes.  Every eatery features creations by award winning chefs.   

Thoroughbred racing is also synonymous with Finger Lakes.  The 160 horse races that take place between the months of April and November keep aficionados and thrill seekers coming back year after year.  

So when you plan your next getaway, why not choose the Finger Lakes region.  It has something for everyone.