The Finger Lakes Book: A Complete Guide, Second Edition (A Great Destinations Guide)

The only comprehensive guide to the quietly glamorous Finger Lakes region of New York State. Millions flock to the Finger Lakes to view deep gorges, waterfalls, and slim fingers of deep-blue water adorned with picture-postcard villages, fine wineries, museums, mansions, and prominent colleges and universities. In fact, Travel & Leisure called the Finger Lakes "the next wave in rural chic." In this expanded and updated edition, acclaimed travel writer and Finger Lakes native Katharine Delavan Dyson brings the best of this popular destination to readers, with guidance for where to find the best places to eat and stay...from B&Bs to resort hotels, canal and lake cruises, wine trails, day-tripping ideas, historic homes, farms, museums, cultural events, and the most intriguing and diverse places to shop, in addition to a wealth of outdoor adventure activities like sailing, swimming, fishing, waterskiing, snowmobiling, skiing, climbing, hiking, biking, ice skating, and more. You'll find important contact information, transportation details, and a calendar of events. Truly authentic and trustworthy, no complimentary lodgings, meals, or advertising have been accepted in return for inclusion in this guide. 60 black & white photos, 7 maps, general, lodging, and restaurant indexes.

Katharine Delavan Dyson is an acclaimed travel writer and author who grew up in the Finger Lakes region and still maintains a home there. She is the author of the popular 100 Most Romantic Resorts of the World and 100 Best Honeymoon Resorts of the World and her travel articles are widely published in national magazines and newspapers. Dyson lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut.