The Finger Lakes Book: A Complete Guide

by DYSON KATHARINE DELAVAN

• ISBN13: 9781581570694
• ISBN10: 1581570694
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc

Summary

The only comprehensive guide to the quietly glamorous Finger Lakes region of New York State. Millions flock to the Finger Lakes to view deep gorges, waterfalls, and slim fingers of deep-blue water adorned with picture-postcard villages, fine wineries, museums, mansions, and prominent colleges and universities. In fact, Travel & Leisure called the Finger Lakes "the next wave in rural chic." In this expanded and updated edition, acclaimed travel writer and Finger Lakes native Katharine Delavan Dyson brings the best of this popular destination to readers, with guidance for where to find the best places to eat and stay...from B&Bs to resort hotels, canal and lake cruises, wine trails, day-tripping ideas, historic homes, farms, museums, cultural events, and the most intriguing and diverse places to shop, in addition to a wealth of outdoor adventure activities like sailing, swimming, fishing, waterskiing, snowmobiling, skiing, climbing, hiking, biking, ice skating, and more. You'll find important contact information, transportation details, and a calendar of events. Truly authentic and trustworthy, no complimentary lodgings, meals, or advertising have been accepted in return for inclusion in this guide. 60 black & white photos, 7 maps, general, lodging, and restaurant indexes.

Table of Contents

Map: The Finger Lakes Region	8	(3)
Acknowledgments	11	(2)
Introduction	13	(4)
CHAPTER ONE Imprint of the Spirit
HISTORY	17	(7)
CHAPTER TWO Highways, Byways, and Waterways
TRANSPORTATION	24	(11)
CHAPTER THREE Picture Perfect
SKANEATELES, OWASCO, AND OTISCO LAKES	35	(45)
CHAPTER FOUR Vineyards, Colleges, & Museums
CAYUGA LAKE	80	(54)
CHAPTER FIVE Deep Waters and Gorges
SENECA LAKE	134	(37)
CHAPTER SIX Split Personality
KEUKA LAKE	171	(29)
CHAPTER SEVEN Scenic Vistas and Small Town Charm
CANANDAIGUA LAKE
Canadice, Conesus, Hemlock, and Honeoye Lakes	200
CHAPTER EIGHT Gold Medal Grapes
WINERIES	239	(17)
CHAPTER NINE Host Cities
SYRACUSE, CORTLAND, ELMIRA, CORNING, AND ROCHESTER	256	(27)
CHAPTER TEN Finger Lakes Facts and Figures
INFORMATION	283	(28)
If Time Is Short	311	(4)
Index	315
Lodging Index	328	(2)
Restaurant Index	330