Travel
NYS Fair: Fairgoers share their thoughts, events to catch and what to expect this weekend
It's week two of the New York State Fair and there's still so much to see. FingerLakes1.com took a trip to check it out and saw lots of food vendors, shops, animals, unique flowers and ... more
Vintage camper group returns to Sampson State Park in full swing this September
The Tin Can Tourists, a vintage trailer and camper club, will showcase vintage camping trailers from all over the northeast this September at Sampson State Park in Romulus. The 15th annual Northeast Rally will feature ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: Macarollin’s Mac Shack and Mynderse Academy Art Show
Mynderse Academy Art Show Last week we attended Mynderse Academy's annual art show. Due to COVID, the show was canceled for the last couple years, but it was back in full swing last week. The ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: New Simple Roast drink, ribbon fries, and activities to do in Auburn
Simple Roast Simple Roast is a coffee shop in Auburn, New York that is constantly shaking things up with new drink flavors. Their newest drinks are ice cream inspired and we're here for it. The ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: A trip to State Bakery + BBQ and where to go this Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is back this year with all the usual festivities like cookouts, fireworks, and parades. If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, you've come to the right place. Here's our ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: FLX Country Music Festival checklist and a trip to the Red Brick Pub
As the Finger Lakes Country Music Festival approaches, we're getting prepared. We've made a checklist to help you get festival-ready, including tips on what to pack, outfits, hairstyles and scheduling! @fingerlakes1 See you there on ... more
Life jacket trees installed in Watkins Glen by local boating club
May 21 through May 27 is National Safe Boating Week. To help ensure a safe water experience for area residents and visitors, the Finger Lakes Chapter of America's Boating Club has installed two life jacket ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: A trip to the Women’s Rights Park, good eats and our summer bucket list
We were blessed with some warm weather in the Finger Lakes this week and took full advantage of it. I headed downtown Seneca Falls to the Women's Rights National Historical Park, which is one of ... more
Finger Lakes Travel: The Windmill’s opening day, dinner at 84 Fall and more
We started the month of May off right, by going shopping! Not only does May welcome warm weather but it also starts flea market season. And what better flea market to head to first than ... more
Meet the Victor grad racing in the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is currently underway at Churchill Downs. The local community has an extra reason to cheer this time around as a Victor graduate competes in the country's most prestigious horse race. Reylu Gutierrez, ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Dainty Donut taste test and Easter shopping
We tried every donut flavor off of the Dainty Donut factories menu some of their flavors may surprise you. My favorite was either the cookies and cream or the fruit pebbles. @fingerlakes1 Dainty Donut Factory ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Spotlight on Karen Strapp, Dainty Donut Factory and a custom cake by Keli Crummer
Our spotlight this week is the amazing Karen Strapp, owner of Strapp Studio. Karen is a mosaic artist based in the Finger Lakes. She was kind enough to reach out to us to help share ... more
GlassFest returns to Corning this May
Corning's annual GlassFest will return this May featuring craft and food vendors, fireworks, children's activities, live music, and more. GlassFest is scheduled for May 26 - 29, 2022. The event will begin at the Corning ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Spotlight on Mariah Vega, March recap and Crumbl Cookies
We're starting the month of April off right with a spotlight on Mariah Vega. Mariah is the owner of Mariah's Beauty Bar in Waterloo. She specializes in lashes and there's no wonder why. Let's take ... more
Keuka Arts Festival seeks additional artists, vendors for June show
The Keuka Arts Festival is looking to up the number of artists and vendors at this year's 14th annual event in Penn Yan. Over 80 artists and artisans are typically accepted for the festival, which ... more
Moondog’s Lounge: The groovy venue for Auburn’s downtown music scene
Moondog's Lounge in Auburn celebrates seven years in business this July. Since the downtown music venue opened in 2015, owner Lynn Varley has been committed to serving up the best local beers, Finger Lakes wines, ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Spotlight on Alexandria Buckley, Seneca Lake Pier and a trip to Captain’s Café
This week's spotlight goes to Alexandria Buckley, the owner of Just Doodle! Alexandria takes a photo of your furry friend and creates wearable art from it! Who doesn't want a sweatshirt with their pups face ... more
FINGER LAKES TRAVEL: Spotlight on Christina Nardozzi, St Patrick’s Day coffee, and lunch at the Downtown Deli
This weeks spotlight goes to Christina Nardozzi. She's a business owner in the Finger Lakes. Her salon Glam Garden Studio is located at 481 Hamilton Street in Geneva. She creates beautiful hair transformations. On top ... more
Auburn-based Irish step dancer to compete in 2022 World Irish Dancing Championships
Ava Pinckney, a 16-year-old from Auburn, is headed to Northern Ireland this April to compete in the 2022 World Irish Dancing Championships. This year's competition marks the seventh world championships for which Pinckney has qualified, ... more
