The picturesque Finger Lakes Region encompasses an area containing the 11 beautiful lakes, stretching from Lake Ontario in the north to the Pennsylvania border in the south. The New York State Thruway, which is Interstate 90, runs east and west through the region, and is a part of the National Interstate Highway System. The region is alive with history, breathtaking scenery, and natural wonders.

    The geographic center of the region is the historic City of Geneva, located on the northern tip of Seneca Lake, which is the deepest fresh water lake east of the Mississippi. Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake are linked to the historic Erie Canal, begun in 1817 and often called the engineering marvel of its time. The Canal System winds north through the Montezuma Wildlife Preserve, and then proceeds in an east/west direction through quaint historic Canal side ports, before eventually connecting with the Niagara River to the west, and the Hudson River to the east.

    The region is also noted for its beautiful wineries, nestled between deep narrow lakes and sloping hills, resulting from glacial retreat millions of years ago. More than one million visitors annually now stop at one of the Region’s 50 plus wineries, located on the wine trail throughout the lakes. Many young wineries are now planting French-American hybrids and delicate European vines with stunning success. National and international acclaim is pouring in, and award wining wines are now being acclaimed worldwide. The wineries are also becoming centers for entertainment, art shows, and culinary events, with many boasting world class hotels, and historic B&B’s.

    The area is noted for sport fishing, with the City of Geneva hosting the annual Lake Trout Derby every Memorial Day weekend. Down hill and cross country skiing resorts are available throughout the region. Lacrosse is a major spectator College sport with Cornell, Syracuse, and Hobart College, always top national contenders.

    For a high energy filled event, try the Watkins Glenn National Speedway for a NASCAR or BUSCH sponsored race, for a glimpse of such notables as Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Stewart, or our own local racing favorite, DIRT Modified Champion Steve Paine. Water sports are also popular with many tour companies offering daily lake excursions, or rent a Canal boat and make up your own itinerary.

    Whatever your agenda requires the beautiful Finger Lakes Region dares you to be bored. But if peace and quiet are on your list, then go and get lost among the hills and lakes, and listen for the sounds of the winds, eagles soaring, or trout swimming.