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Why You Should Take Your Spring Break in the Finger Lakes

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Rick

Spring break is coming up and now is the time to consideryour options about where to go and what to do. Upstate New York offers a number of great options that do not require traveling long distances to have some fun. The Finger Lakes region is one of the top destinations for tourist visitors from all over the world because of this area’s stunning scenic views and friendly atmosphere.

Taking a break means getting away from the normal daily stress and enjoying some much deserved time to relax and enjoy life to the fullest. A Finger Lakes spring break means there is no pressure to hang out with a crowd of noisy people and do the same boring things. Here you have the freedom to explore the unique experiences the region has to offer.

Where to Stay in the Finger Lakes

The best places to stay are ones that provide you with all of the comforts of home whether you are staying for one day or a whole week. For instance, the town of Skaneateles has many luxurious vacation rental properties that can accommodate guests during the duration of spring break. These properties are located on or very near the lake so that you can enjoy the local flavor while being close to the beautiful lakefront.

Couples enjoy escaping here on a romantic getaway. Groups of friends often rent out a condo or cottage property to have someplace to hang out after exploring the area’s activities.

Finger Lakes Wine Tours

The Finger Lakes region is famous for its fun wine tours. During your break you can explore the most popular wine trails of this area. Plan one or several wine tasting tours that features many fantastic local wineries. Travel along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail or the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. On each trail you will discover wineries that produce some of America’s most celebrated vintages.

Outdoor Adventure Tour

Get out and explore the area’s natural wonders at one or more of the Finger Lakes State Parks. This area is truly blessed with some of the most amazing natural sites. Take a boat tour down the beautiful Skaneateles Lake and relax while enjoying historic homes along the lakefront. Taughannock Falls State Park has a hiking trail that leads to a stunning 400-foot waterfall. Watkins Glen State Park is the State’s most famous with its spellbinding trails and waterfalls.

There are places to go where you can enjoy playing golf, catching fish and horseback riding.

Cultural Tour of the Finger Lakes

This area has a rich cultural history that is fun to explore and learn about.

Awaken your inner sense of wonder with a visit to the Corning Museum of Glass. They have an awesome glass exhibit. Watch a live glass-making demonstration. Find unique glass objects to take home.

Explore the past in various ways. Tour The Harriet Tubman Home. The Rockwell Museum of Western Art has exhibits of the best art from the American west including original Native American art.

Flying buffs can visit the National Soaring Museum in Elmira to see their cool collection of sailplanes dating back to the 1890s.

 

 

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