Finger Lakes Wine TrailRiesling lovers rejoice because the Finger Lakes region is producing some of the best bottles right now! This unique region features large finger lakes surrounded by vineyards and four wine trails to follow, one of which is the first wine trail in the US. AuthorsBreeGoux
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Where To Stay

Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
Luxury Option: Minutes from wine tastings, right on the lake, yoga classes, sunset cruises, and so much more! Inns of Aurora is perfect for a romantic getaway, a special occasion, or a weekend of pampering.
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Hotel Skyler Syracuse, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Mid-Range Option: This unique hotel is visually stunning to look at and within walking distance of resturants and shopes in downtown Syracuse.
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Comfort Inn & Suites Liverpool - Syracuse North
Budget Option: Comfort Inn & Suites offers a comfortable base to stay out of while on your wine tour. It's nothing fancy, but it's clean and nice.
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Where To Drink

Finger Lakes Wine Center
With a wide selections of wine to taste from the area backdropped with gorgeous stained glass windows this is a perfect first stop to narrow down which wineries you want to spend more time at.
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Belhurst Castle and Winery
Who doesn't want to go wine tasting in a castle? With wine flights, charcuterie, and an idyllic lakeside location, this is a great place to stop for a tasting.
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Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Grab a bike or book a car (ride share services are limited in this area, so book ahead of time) if you want to take on this 39-mile wine trail. It's the oldest wine trail in the US and is the perfect way to spend a day in the Finger Lakes.
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Keuka Lake Wine Trail
This wine trail is smaller, taking only an hour by car, but it still packs a punch when it comes to tastings!
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Ravines Wine Cellars & Agricolae Estate Winery
You'll want to make a reservation at this award-winning winery if you want a tasting. The Riesling here is to die for and is perfect for a sunny afternoon by the lake.
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Castel Grisch Winery
This winery comes with tastings and to-dos as it is home to a disc golf course! Play a round, then cool down with a glass of refreshing bubbly to cap off your win.
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What To Do

Corning Museum of Glass
As a huge fan of the Netflix show "Blown Away" (you should watch it if you haven't), I couldn't leave off the Corning Museum of Glass in a trip to the Finger Lakes. You have to go.
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Taughannock Falls State Park
This is a great way to start your day on the wine trail! Warm up your legs, admire the gorgeous waterfall, and get ready for a fantastic experience.
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Grape Escapes Wine Full-Day Private Tour in Ithaca
There are plenty of wine tours in the area; the four recommended here all focus on different places in the Finger Lakes region, so you have options depending on where you want to go.
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Keuka Lake Winery Tour
An option if you don't have a car to complete the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.
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Seneca Lake Wine Tasting & Tour
A great option to do tastings along the largest of the Finger Lakes.
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All day Guided Winery Transport for Six
If you're out with family or on a friends trip, this larger transport option is a wonderful way to go from tasting to tasting without having to worry about logistics.
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