Thursday, September 11, 2014

Enjoying The Finger Lakes Of New York

By Elba Fenwick


While people often think about New York City when they think about visiting the Empire State, this state actually has much more to offer its visitors than just the sights and sounds of Manhattan. The Finger Lakes region, for instance, is a great place to visit, offering a little something for everyone.

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.

If you love wine, this region is booming with wineries and vineyards, in fact, there are more than 100 vineyards in the area. Many of the wineries offer tastings and tours, and several companies offer tours throughout the year. The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is a popular option, and for just $15, you can enjoy tasting at more than one dozen wineries around Cayuga Lake. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail and Seneca Lake Wine Trail are two other options to consider. If you prefer micro-brew beer, there are more than a dozen breweries in the region as well.

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.

It all begins with melted dark or milk chocolate which is then blended with handmade toffee to form a crust. The candy makers then top the pizzas with everything from M&Ms to marshmallows and chunks or graham crackers or perhaps just a swirl of white chocolate. You also can buy Peanut Butter Wings, which are another unique invention created at this well-known shop, as well as truffles, chocolate dipped potato chips, almond clusters and much, much more. If you can't make it to Marcellus, there is another Chocolate Pizza Company store near Syracuse in the city of Manlius.

After you have enjoyed the fresh lake waters, sipped a glass of fine wine and sampled some chocolate pizza, you will be happy to know that there is still much more to see and do. For instance, thrill rides abound at the Seabreeze Amusement Park and on a hot day, you can cool off at Roseland Waterpark. If you love history, check out the Corning Museum of Glass or study up on the Underground Railroad at the Harriet Tubman House. You could easily spend two weeks exploring this region and not see everything it has to offer, so a return trip definitely should be planned.




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