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Time To Explore
Discover Adventure in the Finger Lakes
<p>The Finger Lakes region is a great place to explore. From wineries, to museums, to working farms - with this collection you will discover all the great things this area has to offer. Plus, who knows what else you might find along the way!</p>
CNY Living History Center
Take a Journey Through Time

The CNY Living History Center is a museum complex that consists of three different museums all pertaining to three different aspects of history. The Homeville museum focuses on military and local history, the Brockway museum focuses on Brockway Trucks and their history here in Cortland, and also the Tractors of Yesteryear museum focuses on agricultural history. Three museums for the price of one! 

Deer Haven Park Visitor Center
Home to the Majestic Seneca White Deer

When you visit Deer Haven Park you will hear some of the rich history of the Seneca Army Depot, one of the 4 munition storage facilities that were built in preparation for World War II. You'll learn some of the secrets it held and the role it played to keep America free during the Cold War. While you are here, take a park tour and experience the unique habitat and its amazing flora and fauna. You will even have a chance to see the majestic Seneca White Deer!

Fox Run Vineyards
Drink wine. Be Happy.

Fox Run Vineyards is located on the West side of Seneca Lake in Finger Lakes wine country. We strive to make wine approachable and believe anyone should be able to enjoy a glass of wine regardless of where they are on the wine experience spectrum. We offer in-depth tours of the vineyard and winemaking facility, a friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a Café with a fully house-made menu. Fox Run is family-owned and has been making estate wines since 1989.

Geneva History Museum
Bringing Geneva together through shared stories.

Historic Geneva is a history museum in the Finger Lakes region of New York State which focuses on the history of Geneva, NY, historic architecture, and genealogy. The museum is housed in the Prouty-Chew House on the city’s historic South Main Street. The museum also houses Historic Geneva’s offices, a research room, and collections. The gift shop features souvenirs and local history books. Historic Geneva owns and operates three properties in the Geneva area: Rose Hill Mansion, Johnston House, and the Geneva History Museum.

Rose Hill Mansion
A National Historic Landmark

Experience a taste of life on a 19th-century estate when you visit this National Historic Landmark. Once a working farm, the house and surrounding grounds are now open seasonally for guided tours. Enjoy the magnificent view of Seneca Lake from the front porch and the vista of nearby farmlands. The Carriage House Gift Shop features a selection of locally produced food products, historically-themed gifts and handcrafted items. Open seasonally.

Sweet Farm
50 Acres to Change the World

Sweet Farm is the only land based non-profit engaging in climate education, plant-based regenerative agriculture, farm-animal rescue, and technology incubation to scale climate impact globally. Sweet Farm offers hands-on agriculture-based programs, education on the ease and joy of plant-based living, along with the ongoing rescue and rehabilitation of farm animals from various tragic circumstances within the food system. Plan your visit today!

Ventosa Vineyards
A Taste of Tuscany in the Finger Lakes

Ventosa Vineyards has been voted a top destination winery in the Finger Lakes. Noted for dry, old world style wines, entirely estate grown fruit, Mediterranean cuisine, breathtaking sunsets and views of the eastern shore of Seneca Lake.

Watkins Glen International
Experience the thrill of racing at Watkins Glen International

Experience Watkins Glen International like you have never before with Drive The Glen! Find out what it feels like to drive three escorted laps around this storied road course while piloting your personal vehicle around the 3.45-mile Grand Prix circuit, paced by an official Watkins Glen International pace car.