The Finger Lakes region in upstate New York is named for a chain of seven large lakes, as well as numerous smaller ones, that on a map resemble finger bones. Lodging choices throughout Finger Lakes include historic hotels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations. These lodging choices are near more than 100 wineries along Finger Lakes' four wine trails, where guided winery tours are available. The lakes also provide numerous opportunities for fishing and boating, or hiking in nearby wooded areas.
Geneva on the Lake, a AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel, sits on a 10-acre lakeside property on Seneca Lake, the largest in the Finger Lakes region. The lake covers 43,343 acres of surface area and has a 75.4-mile-long shoreline.
The resort, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, boasts formal gardens and a terrace shaded by towering pine trees. Resort amenities include in-suite spa treatments and fine dining in the Lancellotti Dining Room, a room with marble columns, 17th-century side chairs, Chinese vases and wall tapestries. The resort arranges winter walks through the Historic District and wine-tasting tours.
Its suites and studios have living rooms, dining rooms, one and a half baths, and kitchens. Select suites have fireplaces, patios and balconies. The town of Geneva offers apple farms, gardens and historic buildings, such as Smith Opera House.
Geneva on the Lake
1001 Lochland Road, Route 14
Geneva, NY 14456
800-343-6382
genevaonthelake.com
Greek Peak Mountain Resort is on Hope Lake in Cortland, a small town in central New York and features an indoor water park. The 23-acre lake, fed by East Brook, runs past the side of a hill and faces the south side of the resort.
Cascades Indoor Waterpark features a three-story tube slide, body slides, activity pool, wave pool, outdoor pool and indoor and outdoor hot tubs. The multilevel activity tower has a 500-gallon dumping bucket.
Hope Lake Lodge features rooms with flat-screen televisions with DVD players, wireless Internet, fireplaces, living and dining rooms, and full kitchens. Arcadia Village includes townhouses, condominiums and single-family homes with fireplaces, cable television with VCRs, and full kitchens. Select units have two full baths and washer/dryers. Resort amenities include 32 trails, babysitting services, a 24-hour fitness center, a beach volleyball court and boat rentals.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NYS Route 392
Cortland, NY 13045
800-955-2754
greekpeak.net
Monier Manor Bed and Breakfast in Naples is three and a half miles from Canandaigua Lake, a 15.5-mile lake that covers 10,750 acres. The parlor boasts a marble gas fireplace, wood floors, antique grandfather clock, original rugs and lounge chairs, and the dining room contains a crystal chandelier and a library.
A small refrigerator in the hallway is filled with complimentary sodas; the owners also provide a microwave and popcorn. Guests get a homemade gourmet breakfast daily with locally grown produce, vegetable and cheese tarts, frittata, bacon and sausage.
Rooms contain Victorian antique furnishings, 35-inch satellite television, CD players, marble fireplaces and complimentary guest robes. Naples has three wineries that are part of the Canandaigua Wine Trail, as well as historic buildings. The village also hosts the Naples Grape Festival in September, serving Naples Grape Pie, a local delicacy.
Monier Manor Bed & Breakfast
154 N. Main St.
Naples, NY 14512
585-374-6719
moniermanor.com
