Michelle's Guidebook
Food scene
Wegmans
345 Eastern BlvdGrocery shopping
Sand Bar at The Lake House on Canandaigua
770 South Main StreetNew and stylish. Great cocktails.
Scoops Ice Cream
10 Lakeshore DrBest soft serve
Cheshire Farms Creamery
10 Parrish StDelicious and homemade with great waffle cones
Young Lion Brewing Company
24 Lakeshore DrLocal favorite
Rio Tomatlan
106 Bemis StThe best Mexican restaurant. Try the mole!
Heron Hill Tasting Room on Canandaigua Lake
5323 Seneca Point RdGrilled pizza on Saturdays
Star Cider
3365 NY-364Right up the street! Awesome tastings.
Pizza Sangiorgi
4502 NY-364One block away. Corner store has everything — including great subs and pizza.
Other Half Brewing Company
195 Centre StProbably the best brewery around. A must!
Delicious! The burger crepe was featured on the FOOD NETWORK.
36 locals recommend
Simply Crepes Cafe and Catering of Canandaigua
101 S Main StDelicious! The burger crepe was featured on the FOOD NETWORK.
F.L.X. Table
22 Linden StFarm to table food scene.
About an hour away but the BEST ice cream. Cherry jubilee is our favorite.
44 locals recommend
Cayuga Lake Creamery
8421 NY-89About an hour away but the BEST ice cream. Cherry jubilee is our favorite.
Working Class Coffee
243 Gorham StreetBrand new VERY GOOD coffee in town!
New in town and really good! Great deck when in isn’t too hot out. Open late.
19 locals recommend
KiX ON MAIN
170 South Main StreetNew in town and really good! Great deck when in isn’t too hot out. Open late.
Sightseeing
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
5662 NY-64Ski in winter / Climb and zip in summer
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State ParkBeautiful for hiking and picnicking and big pool
Honeoye Falls
Great town and good hiking
Seneca Falls
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StGreat big pool and incredible hiking in the park.
Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetHere’s a great guide to Watkins Glen: https://gettingontravel.com/a-watkins-glen-weekend-for-every-type-of-traveler/
https://gettingontravel.com/a-watkins-glen-weekend-for-every-type-of-traveler/
144 locals recommend
Watkins Glen
Here’s a great guide to Watkins Glen: https://gettingontravel.com/a-watkins-glen-weekend-for-every-type-of-traveler/
https://gettingontravel.com/a-watkins-glen-weekend-for-every-type-of-traveler/
Activities
Concerts and performances
CMAC Performing Arts Center
4355 Lakeshore DrThe Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrWorld class children’s museum
Little Theatre
240 East AveLovely Independent theatre with cafe
Roseland Waterpark
250 Eastern BlvdFun water park
Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum WaySix Flags Darien Lake
9993 Alleghany RdSea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver RdGreat old school amusement park
Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StWorld class music venue.
A little run down but still magical.
84 locals recommend
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
250 Charlotte StA little run down but still magical.
Deep Run Park
4323-4319 Deep Run CoveA proper sandy swimming beach
Sandy beach near town with kayak rentals, playgrounds and grassy areas.
41 locals recommend
Kershaw Park
155 Lakeshore DrSandy beach near town with kayak rentals, playgrounds and grassy areas.
The Lake House on Canandaigua
770 S Main StLovely spa with saunas overlooking the lake. Great!
Neighborhoods
Great restaurants including FLX TABLE and a bbq restaurant next door — good coffee shops — a college town that’s fun to explore. Very close — about 30 mins.
44 locals recommend
Geneva
Great restaurants including FLX TABLE and a bbq restaurant next door — good coffee shops — a college town that’s fun to explore. Very close — about 30 mins.
Shops
Finger Lakes Goods
40 Linden StGreat stop for fun, local goods.
City advice
Don't miss
WINERIES AND RESOURCES
Here are a couple of great overviews of local vineyards:
https://www.departures.com/lifestyle/wine-spirits/finger-lakes-best-wine-tour
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/989605002