jeudi 4 septembre 2014

Enjoying The Finger Lakes Of New York

By Elba Fenwick


There's definitely more to New York than a visit to Manhattan. In fact, drive to the west central portion of the state and you will find a popular tourist destination - The Finger Lakes Region. Blessed with much natural beauty, this popular area also offers plenty of interesting shops, restaurants, museums and much more.

Within the Finger Lakes region there are eleven main lakes, including Cayuga Lake and Seneca, which are the two largest. If you love watersports, you can enjoy it all at most of these lakes, including kayaking, canoeing, water skiing and boating. Many tourists simply enjoy a day swimming and hanging out at the beach. Not all of the lakes offer beach parks with swimming areas, so be sure to do some research before you head out to the beach.

Not only are these lakes known for the fun water activities, this is New York's premier wine region and there are easily 100 or more vineyards and wineries as well as craft breweries and distilleries. Wine tours are hugely popular along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, and a special $15 pass will allow you to visit more than 12 wineries around this picturesque lake. You also could opt to take a tour along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail or the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.

This region is full of lovely small towns to visit and enjoy. Located just a few miles west of Syracuse, the Town of Marcellus is one of New York's most picturesque communities. One not-to-be-missed shop in Marcellus is Chocolate Pizza Company, which is located right on Main Street. This confectionary offers a wide variety of gourmet chocolate gifts and treats. The shop's signature treat is, of course, chocolate pizza, which is handmade using the finest of ingredients and packaged in a genuine pizza box.

Each handmade gourmet chocolate pizza features a special crust made from melted chocolate and a few other yummy additions. White chocolate pizzas are constructed from a base of melted white chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds. The dark chocolate pizzas and milk chocolate pizzas are blended with handmade English-style toffee to form a crust with a satisfying crunch. There are many toppings you can consider, as well, or simply purchase an assortment of different slices of pizza. There are also truffles, pecan clusters, chocolate dipped pretzels, almond bark and many other offerings, all of which are handmade using the finest ingredients.

In addition to fantastic lakes, great wine and gourmet chocolate, there are other reasons to visit the area. There are quite a few museums and historic sites, including the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning. Harriet Tubman lived for many years in Auburn, and her home is open for tours. For the kids, there are plenty of options, including the Seabreeze Amusement Park and the Roseland Waterpark, as well as Syracuse's Rosamond Gifford Zoo.




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