Top Things to do in Finger Lakes
Top Hotels in Finger Lakes
- 1. Holiday Inn & Suites Syracuse Airport - Liverpool, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
- 3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse North Airport Area
- 5. The Statler Hotel at Cornell University
- 6. La Tourelle Hotel, Bistro, Spa
- 7. Best Western Brockport Inn & Suites
- 8. Hampton Inn & Suites Syracuse Dewitt
- 9. The Craftsman Inn & Suites
- 10. Comfort Inn & Suites
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes
New York’s Finger Lakes region takes its name from 11 freshwater lakes placed like a handprint between Lake Ontario and the Pennsylvania border. Skiing, hiking and biking trails traverse the landscape; visitors can also indulge in various wine, cheese and beer trails. The area offers a culinary bounty, with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine. Rich history and culture are found throughout the region, with one attraction more inviting than the next.
Restaurants in Finger Lakes
1. The Christmas House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
You'll find favorites for not just the holidays but EVERYday in our seasonal Queen Anne Victorian Shop. Check our on-line calendar of events as we almost always have something fun going on or become our Facebook friend to know the latest and greatest!
Reviewed By JerseyVacationer
So many endless Christmas decorations to choose from. We found our perfect 2020 ornament for our tree in this store. And the owners are so lovely
2. Hands On Glass Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Specialties All ages are welcome to enjoy a hands-on experience with glass! As young as 2yrs old can blow an ornament, or pumpkin. Teens and adults can also participant in a one-on-one lesson to make a paperweight. You'll cherish your treasure and the memory of making it. Unique and affordably priced. Glass gifts made by local artists also available in our retail area. Hands-on activities are available year around by appointment, day and evening hours available. Please call to schedule your appointment!! We are handicapped accessible, and have ample parking. For more information or directions please visit our website. History Established in 1990. Hands-on Glass was originally founded in 1990. It was the first public access studio in Corning, N.Y. offering instruction in glassmaking for all ages and levels of experience.
Reviewed By bilzbabe
My adult daughter and I were on a girls trip and wanted to have some shared experiences. We really enjoyed making our own paperweights and blown glass pumpkins. The experience was both very informative and enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised by how truly hands on it was when we were making the paperweights. It provided us both with memories of a great shared experience and wonderful keepsakes to take home. Highly recommend doing this.
3. Sweet Expressions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Step into the doors of Sweet Expressions and experience a Chocolate Lovers Paradise. We feature delicious chocolates in every variety, many of which are made fresh daily - like our amazingly popular homemade fudge! Among our selection, discover your favorite nostalgic confections, gift baskets, products from the Finger Lakes and New York State, gourmet foods and more.
4. Muranda Cheese Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By SignorPicky - Geneva, United States
We first experienced Muranda Cheese by purchasing some of their fantastic Blue Cheese at a Finger Lakes Garlic Festival earlier in the summer which featured many private regional vendors selling their goods. Then when we told a friend that we had out of state family coming into visit he told us Muranda is must do, both for ourselves and our visitors. Right on the money! A peaceful setting a few miles to east of Seneca Lake, Muranda uses a refurbished very old barn as it's commercial home. The history in the late 1800s barn, if the walls could talk, can't adequately be described here. But, it's very cool. The cheese tasting features 16 different samples with very interesting doses of information provided with each sample by a pleasant, knowledgeable staff member. Be sure you have something to drink as you do the tastings. They have various wines from local producers on hand along with craft beer, craft soda and hard cider. The barn has tables both inside and outside on the back porch to hangout and enjoy their cheese products and the other local beverages they sell. They also have quite a bit of local hand-made crafts for sale along with the cheeses that you just sampled. You know it's artisan stuff, small batch produced because not every cheese is available all of the time. We liked Muranda so much that we were there on a summer Tuesday afternoon and were back there for live music Sunday afternoon. it's a relaxing, comfortable vibe and one that has people coming from all over to enjoy.
5. Good Life Tea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Full service tea shop offering over 100 types of tea and the best tea ware. Always sampling teas in store. Free samples with every purchase. Hot and Iced teas to go.
6. West End Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
West End Gallery celebrates 44 YEARS in business! Visitors to West End Gallery will find a wonderful selection of representational art. The Gallery features artwork by more than 50 exceptional artists. You will find changing exhibits of original art in a variety of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolor, pastel, wood, bronze, glass and more! All glass is made locally. Upon receiving a warm welcome from a friendly, knowledgeable staff, you may wander through two floors of Gallery space at your leisure. We are located on Historic Market Street in Corning, NY. FREE admission. Main exhibit is wheelchair accessible. We're also family friendly. Pets are welcome too. Read about our updated processes and procedures: https://www.westendgallery.net/our-response-to-covid-19/
7. Monica's Pies
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By jrinallo
The pies are all wonderful ! I purchased 2 of the individual Chicken Pot Pies, a strawberry Rhubarb and a raspberry pie for a friend. The crust is great with a very good amount of filling, What a nice ride for the fall !
8. Stever's Candies
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Homemade Candy Since 1946 Family Owned & Operated Extended Holiday Hours Complete list of hours on our website Closed each year for the month of July for our annual vacation
9. The Olde Country Store and More - 1849
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Olde Country Store and More – 1849 is a journey back to your sweetest memories with over 350 candies, a large selection of local crafts & goods and our Olde World twist of original glass ornaments and authentic German treats to tease your pallets. Located on the crossroads to Naples, Wayland and Cohocton, in the Green Heart of the Finger Lakes.
Reviewed By wrenp123 - Bath, United States
Such a great store! Something for everyone. We gave the green hearts as gifts. So pretty. They certainly reflect the Finger Lakes! The candies are awesome. Really close to Canandaigua or just off the thruway if you’re traveling to Rochester. Well worth the time. Scenery to and from is beautiful as well. Watch for the green hearts while you are out and about.❤️
10. DROOZ And Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
A Modern Day General Store... A little something for everyone - we search from our backyard to the ends of the world to find the most wonderful and unique goodies for women, men, teens, kids, baby and home. Sometimes it’s a bag of granola... sometimes it’s magnificent crystal jewelry...other times the perfect little pocket knife. A mix of new and old. You really never know what you’ll find when you come visit
Reviewed By maryellenr2018
This gift shop has the most unique , one of a kind decor! And very reasonably priced! The owner was so kind! I went in for a gift but wanted to buy so much more for myself! Can't wait to go back!!!
