What is better about the Finger Lakes? The accompaniment of mountains and lakes, alternating in long, sinuous rows? Or their proximity to Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse?
This land provides the perfect escape for locals and out-of-state visitors alike, with a national forest, almost a dozen state parks, ski areas and several fun towns.
You’ll want to move to Ithaca, with its Commons district that’s full of art galleries, funky shops and great restaurants. The Lost Dog Café is a great place for lunch, coffee or live music.
These fertile valleys also support a thriving agricultural economy and several emerging wineries, so hit up one of the farmers markets for fresh produce and bottles of local wine. Long Acre Farms, in Macedon, offers tours, pick-your-own and a giant corn maze.
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