Acorn Inn Bed and Breakfast

Luxurious and tastefully furnished, any of the Inn’s five rooms are a honeymooner’s dream.   Especially honeymoon--couple perfect is  the  romantic  Hotchkiss Room with its fireplace, canopy bed, whirpool tub and French doors leading to a private garden terrace.  

4508 New York 64 South, Canandaigua, New York 14424. Telephone: 585 229-2834;

E-mail: info@acorninnbb; Web: www.AcornInnbb.com

                                    Geneva on the Lake

Built in 1914 as a private home , Geneva on the lake is now an elegant small resort housing 29 unique suites and studios.  Special, indeed, for a honeymoon is The Whirlpool suite with its elegant furnishings, cathedral ceiling and romantic red, double whirpool in its own mirrored  room.  Gorgeous gardens, lake front setting,  swimming pool, elegant dining make for a perfect honeymoon retreat.   

1001 Lochland Road, Geneva, New York 14456. Telephone: 315 789-7190;

E-mail: info@genevaotheLake; Web: www.GenevaOnTheLake.com 

                                      Inn on the Main

Located in the heart of charming Canandaigua's historic district, the Inn is a lovingly renovated, circa 1820, Victorian home turned luxury Bed & Breakfast. Five rooms are available, all honeymoon perfect.  Especially wonderful to nab is the Gifford Room with its king size four-poster bed, fireplace and Jacuzzi tub for two.

176 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New Yorki 14424.  Telephone: 585 394-0139;

Web: www.InnOnTheMain.com.

                          Homewood Suites by Hilton

Not a romantic honeymoon place to stay, but an exeptional choice for  your winery wedding guests and family to headquarter.  Spacious studio and one or two-bedroom suites are spotless and exceedingly comfortable.  A complimentary hot breakfast is served seven days a week. 575 Fisher Station Drive, Victor, New York 14564.

Telephone: 585 869-7500.

                                      Bristol Mountain Sky Ride

Hop on the Bristol Mountain’s chairlift in any season for a breathaking  1,200-foot vertical ride with   gorgeous views in every direction.  A winter winery wedding?  Bristol Mountain offers the best skiing between the Adirondacks  and the Rockies.    

5662 Route 64, Canandaigua, New York 14424. Telephone: 585 374-6000;

E-mail: fun@bristolmt; Web: www.bristolmountain.com

                                        Get Out On the Water

The Finger Lakes  beckon as one big watery playground.  While beautiful to look at, even better is to jump right in and have fun together on the lake. Kayak, paddle a canoe, sailboard - and, yes, even ride a bike on the water! 

Canandaigua Sailboarding. 11 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, New York 14424;

Telephone: 585 394-8150.

                      Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum

The carriages are polished and the horses are groomed for your delightul 45-minute clip-clop tour through the charming town of Canandaigia’s Historic Distict. June through October.  Planning a winter honeymoon?  Exchange your carriage for a jingle-bells sleigh ride. 

295 North Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424. Telephone: 585 394-1472;

E-mail: info@grangerhomestead.org; Web: www.grangerhomestead.org.

                                     Pamper Yourselves

Check into Belhurst Castle’s brand new Isabella Spa for a “Companion Massage.” Promised is that with the touch of two expert therapists you will be transported to new heights of relaxation and connection.

4069 Route 14 South, Geneva, New York 14456. Telephone: 315 781-5040;

E-mail: isabellaspa@belhur.com; Web: www.belhurst.com.

                                 Time Out for Grape Pie

The Finger Lakes is considered the grape pie capitol of the world, thanks to Monica Schenk who, taking note of the abundance of local concord grapes, began making the pies in the 1960s. Become part of the tradition – stop by Monica’s Pies, sit out on the bench out front and share a slice.  

7599 Route 21 (just north of the village of Naples), Naples, New York  14512.

Telephone: 585 374-2139; Web: www.monicaspies.com

                                          Wine Tasting

Don't forget the wine!  The finger Lakes is home to more than 100 wineries, all picturesaquel located along four established wine trails:  Canandaigua Wine Trail, Cayuga Wine Trail, Keuka Lake Wine Trail, and Seneca Lake Wine Trail.  

                                             Brown Hound Bistro

A fine choice for breakfast,  lunch or dinner,  fabulous and creative Finger Lakes cuisine is featured in this fun and rather funky bistro.  Housed in a charming, 100-year-old house tucked in the hills of South Bistrol, in fine weather opt for seating on the covered deck.  Live music adds to the atmosphere on most weekends.

6459 Route 64 in Bristol Springs, Naples, New York 14515. Telephone: 585 374-9771;

E-mail: brownhoundbistro@yahoo.com; Web: www.brownhoundbistro.com.

                                                 Simply Crepes

There is simply no better place for breakfast (lunch and dinner, too) than Simply Crepes.  Items on the menu, both sweet and savory, are incredibly delicious. The Sunday Sampler offers a buffet of at least twenty irresistible items.

101 South Main Street, Canandaigua, New York 14424. Telephone: 585 394- 9090;

Web: www.simplycrepes.com .

                                                    Warfield’s

Located in an historic three-story brick building with a stunning architectural interior, Warfield’s combines the ambiance of the 1800s with a seasonal  contemporary menu of elegant country fare touched by Europe and the Orient. The lounge/bar, perfect for after-dinner lingering,  has the ambiance of a sophisticated pub.   

7 West Main Street, Clifton Springs, New York 14432. Telephone: 315 462-7184;

E-mail: contact@warfields.com; Web:  www. warfields.com.