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Itineraries: Fall Foliage, Food and Fun
Provided by Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. 800-654-9798.
Begin with a drive along Route 5&20 west of Geneva, where
you'll pass rural landscapes, restored farmhouses, and
roadside farm stands. Be sure to stop at Amberg Wine
Cellars for a taste of fine Finger Lakes Wine and a peek
at their gallery of local art. When you arrive in Geneva,
a visit to Red Jacket Orchards is in order. The
old-fashioned farm market has a unique selection of local
cheese, syrup, honey, bread, pies, and cookies, as well as
seasonal fruits and juices for tasting the bounty of the
harvest in the Finger Lakes! Consider stopping at the
nearby Pasta Only's Cobblestone Restaurant for lunch. The
restored 1800 farmhouse is well known for its fine
cuisine, served up in style along with many Finger Lakes
wines. Continuing along Routes 5&20 will lead you to the
downtown Geneva area, where you can do some shopping, or
take in a walking tour of notable buildings and row houses
offered by the Geneva Historical Society. When shopping,
don't miss Guard's Cards, the Country Basket, and the many
antique shops that grace the downtown area here. Be sure
to check out beautiful Seneca Lake while you're here,
against the backdrop of the dazzling fall colors. You can
visit Lakefront Park next to the Ramada Inn, or go a bit
further east to the Seneca Lake State Park, both have
walking trails that take in the view. Dinner in Geneva
holds many options. Belhurst Castle is a favorite,
offering elegant dining in a Romanesque castle built in
the late 1800's. Or try Port's Café, where you can dine
lakeside on their patio while enjoying a wide selection of
Finger Lakes wines and micro-brews. Whichever you choose,
your evening is sure to be filled with food and fun!
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