Guidebook for Seneca Falls
Arts & Culture
Like the women's movement Seneca Falls and the surrounding area is famous for the underground railroad, and Harriet Tubman's home is a short drive away from the mansion, and well worth a visit
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Harriet Tubman Home
180 South StLike the women's movement Seneca Falls and the surrounding area is famous for the underground railroad, and Harriet Tubman's home is a short drive away from the mansion, and well worth a visit
This is a unique .9 mile trail along the canal with women and freedom themed sculptures and a nice walk right from the doorstep of the mansion
Ludovico Sculpture Trail
Ludovico Sculpture TrailThis is a unique .9 mile trail along the canal with women and freedom themed sculptures and a nice walk right from the doorstep of the mansion
Located near the Women's Right's National Park this is an up and comer. We have a new building opening in 2019 in the old mill, but for now wander through this monument and see and read about American women that made this country great!
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National Women's Hall of Fame
1 Canal StLocated near the Women's Right's National Park this is an up and comer. We have a new building opening in 2019 in the old mill, but for now wander through this monument and see and read about American women that made this country great!
This was a sad, but epic part of New York history when we locked away almost anyone who was 'different' it's actually supposed to be haunted by one time residents, and though you can't walk on the actual campus you can go across the street to the cemetery where there are literally thousands buried in unnamed graves. It's a sad, but beautiful location overlooking Lake Geneva.
Willard Drug Treatment Campus
7116 Co Rd 132This was a sad, but epic part of New York history when we locked away almost anyone who was 'different' it's actually supposed to be haunted by one time residents, and though you can't walk on the actual campus you can go across the street to the cemetery where there are literally thousands buried in unnamed graves. It's a sad, but beautiful location overlooking Lake Geneva.
Though this is a winery in season it also hosts many festivals, and events.
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Anyela's Vineyards Llc
2433 W Lake RdThough this is a winery in season it also hosts many festivals, and events.
This is more than just a museum. It has an actual barge, and like some other places I have recommended it's also on the New York Haunted History Trail. It gives you a glimpse into barge life and what the locks looked like. Don't miss if you're into the Eerie Canal
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Erie Canal Museum
318 Erie Blvd EThis is more than just a museum. It has an actual barge, and like some other places I have recommended it's also on the New York Haunted History Trail. It gives you a glimpse into barge life and what the locks looked like. Don't miss if you're into the Eerie Canal
Though not officially part of the 8 named "Ivy League" colleges this is every bit just as beautiful and known as a gateway to the Ivy League
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges
300 Pulteney StThough not officially part of the 8 named "Ivy League" colleges this is every bit just as beautiful and known as a gateway to the Ivy League
One of the Elite 8 named Ivy League schools on the Gorges of Ithaca I don't know if you can beat this campus for sheer beauty; that is if you can take your head out of the books long enough to look. During the summer don't miss the gorge trail!
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Cornell University
One of the Elite 8 named Ivy League schools on the Gorges of Ithaca I don't know if you can beat this campus for sheer beauty; that is if you can take your head out of the books long enough to look. During the summer don't miss the gorge trail!
Want to know how and why our country has Memorial Day weekend? Check it out.
The National Memorial Day Museum
35 E Main StWant to know how and why our country has Memorial Day weekend? Check it out.
Contains exhibits of the Native American culture in the region.
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Cayuga Museum of History & Art
203 Genesee StContains exhibits of the Native American culture in the region.
Displays changing contemorary art exhbits like Quilts=Arts=Quilts, and Made in New York.
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Schweinfurth Art Center
205 Genesee StDisplays changing contemorary art exhbits like Quilts=Arts=Quilts, and Made in New York.
Amazing and classic setting to take in the opera or any other performance!
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Smith Opera House
82 Seneca StAmazing and classic setting to take in the opera or any other performance!
So steeped in the history of Cornell this is a must see. Rose Window is known the world over and the ornate ceilings and hanging chandeliers is ultra-prestige in the Ivy League. Very cool!
Sage Chapel
Ho PlazaSo steeped in the history of Cornell this is a must see. Rose Window is known the world over and the ornate ceilings and hanging chandeliers is ultra-prestige in the Ivy League. Very cool!
Located in a lock park along the canal it was designed and installed by Peitro Smith the sculptures and cenotaphs set among trees and gardens it is really more of a park than a museum, but a must see!
American Civil War Memorial
46 Washington StLocated in a lock park along the canal it was designed and installed by Peitro Smith the sculptures and cenotaphs set among trees and gardens it is really more of a park than a museum, but a must see!
Though now Clifton Springs has been turned into an upscale building of apartments it is intricately tied to this house as you will read in the manual you will find that Alice Knapp last Gould Swaby descendent passed here, but so too did she flout the family and leave the home, all it's contents and most of her worldly belongings; not to the wealthy Gould Family, but a working class nurse (Gertrude Nash) whom she befriended and basically adopted while her mother Amelia Gould Swaby was being treated at the then sanitarium. It's all spelled out in the secret history only available in the mansion manual.
Clifton Springs
Though now Clifton Springs has been turned into an upscale building of apartments it is intricately tied to this house as you will read in the manual you will find that Alice Knapp last Gould Swaby descendent passed here, but so too did she flout the family and leave the home, all it's contents and most of her worldly belongings; not to the wealthy Gould Family, but a working class nurse (Gertrude Nash) whom she befriended and basically adopted while her mother Amelia Gould Swaby was being treated at the then sanitarium. It's all spelled out in the secret history only available in the mansion manual.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
641 Delaware AveSeneca Museum of Waterways and Industry
89 Fall StThe First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls
23 Cayuga StElizabeth Cady Stanton House
32 Washington StSeneca Falls Library
47 Cayuga StBlackduck Cidery
3046 Co Rd 138Drinks & Nightlife
This is not only one of the better restaurants in town, but it doubles as a wonderful bar and has great night life
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Parker's Grille & Tap House
86 Fall StThis is not only one of the better restaurants in town, but it doubles as a wonderful bar and has great night life
Sports Bar/Irish Pub, walking distance from the mansion 50 beers plus liquor and on Friday nights there's live music.
Dewey's 3 Rd Ward Tavern
39 Bridge StSports Bar/Irish Pub, walking distance from the mansion 50 beers plus liquor and on Friday nights there's live music.
More than just a winery Belhurst is an experience. Take in the breathtaking views of Seneca Lake and for the ultimate Luxe Life book a massage!
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Belhurst Castle Winery
4069 W Lake RdMore than just a winery Belhurst is an experience. Take in the breathtaking views of Seneca Lake and for the ultimate Luxe Life book a massage!
There's a wildlife refuge nearby of the same name, but if you want to wine taste nearby this is the place.
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Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery
2981 US-20There's a wildlife refuge nearby of the same name, but if you want to wine taste nearby this is the place.
This is Upstate's newest and hottest casino. A blast anytime! Join the players club, play high staks or stick with many of the hundreds of penny machines.
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del Lago Resort & Casino
1133 NY-414This is Upstate's newest and hottest casino. A blast anytime! Join the players club, play high staks or stick with many of the hundreds of penny machines.
The last owner of this house was Alice Knapp (who was the granddaughter of Seabury Gould) has a neat tie in to the house. The vineyard is first class.
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Knapp Winery & The Vineyard Restaurant (Restaurant is seasonal)
2770 Ernsberger RdThe last owner of this house was Alice Knapp (who was the granddaughter of Seabury Gould) has a neat tie in to the house. The vineyard is first class.
For Night Life this is a great place open til' 1:00 am on Friday's and 2:00 am on Saturday it's definitely a party spot not too far up from the relative quiet of Seneca Falls. It's a collective of artists crafting beers and ciders and is decidedly an "Upstate Experience" as it coins itlself the 'experimental style which is at the heart of the "Geneva Revolution"
www.lakedrumbrewing.com
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Lake Drum Brewing
16 E Castle StFor Night Life this is a great place open til' 1:00 am on Friday's and 2:00 am on Saturday it's definitely a party spot not too far up from the relative quiet of Seneca Falls. It's a collective of artists crafting beers and ciders and is decidedly an "Upstate Experience" as it coins itlself the 'experimental style which is at the heart of the "Geneva Revolution"
www.lakedrumbrewing.com
Easily to miss, but part of a group of small up and coming tasting houses. Currently tastings are Friday's 3-6, and it's open Mon-Thursday 9-9 Friday's and Saturday's 9-9:30, but probably best to call for current hours; I expect this operation to grow and that includes adding hours 315-789-8900
Seneca Lake Wine & Spirits
373 Waterloo Geneva RoadEasily to miss, but part of a group of small up and coming tasting houses. Currently tastings are Friday's 3-6, and it's open Mon-Thursday 9-9 Friday's and Saturday's 9-9:30, but probably best to call for current hours; I expect this operation to grow and that includes adding hours 315-789-8900
If you love Port Wine this is your place. Offers tastings and many tours, widest array of Port Wine in the area. www.portsofnewyork.com or call 607-220-6317 Though it is a bit out of the way it is so unique couldn't leave it off the list.
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Ports of New York Winery
815 Taber StIf you love Port Wine this is your place. Offers tastings and many tours, widest array of Port Wine in the area. www.portsofnewyork.com or call 607-220-6317 Though it is a bit out of the way it is so unique couldn't leave it off the list.
Has wine tasting picnics in a beautiful setting and is in nearby Penn Yan.
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Keuka Spring Vineyards
Has wine tasting picnics in a beautiful setting and is in nearby Penn Yan.
One of the hippest bars in the area, which really "leans into" the Auburn Prison directly and oddly across the street.
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Prison City Pub and Brewery
28 State StOne of the hippest bars in the area, which really "leans into" the Auburn Prison directly and oddly across the street.
Classic area sports bar. No reservations necessary, and a great place to take in a local college game.
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Dana's Time Out
258 Hamilton StClassic area sports bar. No reservations necessary, and a great place to take in a local college game.
Not only just a bar, but also on the New York Haunted History trail. The mansion has a brochure on the entire brochure on all the cool haunted spots in the finger lakes and surrounding counties.
Wayside Irish Pub
101 W Main StNot only just a bar, but also on the New York Haunted History trail. The mansion has a brochure on the entire brochure on all the cool haunted spots in the finger lakes and surrounding counties.
This award winner is only a 25 minute drive from the mansion, and my last guests are actually wine club members and highly recommend it. I believe they pay around $60 per month for two selections of wine and then the winery hosts them at food events for free. Sounded like a wonderful idea to me.
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Fox Run Vineyards
670 NY-14
This award winner is only a 25 minute drive from the mansion, and my last guests are actually wine club members and highly recommend it. I believe they pay around $60 per month for two selections of wine and then the winery hosts them at food events for free. Sounded like a wonderful idea to me.
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
623 Lerch RdCafe 19
20 E Bayard StRed's Place
57 Fall StParker's Grille & Tap House
86 Fall StDewey's 3 Rd Ward Tavern
39 Bridge StMyer Farm Distillers
7350 New York 89Bet the Farm Winery
4204 Krums Corners RdLucas Vineyards
3862 County Rd 150Toro Run Winery
3050 Swick RdFinger Lakes Cider House
4017 Hickok RdHosmer Winery
7020 NY-89Thirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdThirsty Owl Wine Company
6799 Elm Beach RdVarick Winery & Vineyard
5102 NY-89Ventosa Vineyard
3440 NY-96ABottomless Brewing
3543 E Lake RdPrison City Pub and Brewery
28 State StButtonwood Grove Winery
5986 NY-89Izzo's White Barn Winery
6634 Cayuga RdLost Kingdom Brewery & Firehouse Tap Room
7160 Main StApple Station Winery
5279 Cross RdParks & Nature
This is both a historic estate showcasing nine formal gardens, but it has an antique and greenhouse annex for shopping and just wandering the lovely gardens
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Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
250 Charlotte StThis is both a historic estate showcasing nine formal gardens, but it has an antique and greenhouse annex for shopping and just wandering the lovely gardens
Don't miss this state park! It's got an amazing trail through the gorges and there's hidden waterfalls. Truly a day trip worth the hike. Also has a pool, which you can swim in for the day at a nominal fee!
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Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StDon't miss this state park! It's got an amazing trail through the gorges and there's hidden waterfalls. Truly a day trip worth the hike. Also has a pool, which you can swim in for the day at a nominal fee!
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Classic Upstate cascade waterfall.
Nice 25 minute hike to a mossy gorge and cascades everywhere.
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Tinker Falls
Tinker Falls TrailNice 25 minute hike to a mossy gorge and cascades everywhere.
This is where it all happened, and it's the reason thousands of people from the world over make a pilgrimage, because in 1848 this is where the first women's convention took place. Our town's pride and joy!
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Women's Rights National Historical Park
136 Fall StThis is where it all happened, and it's the reason thousands of people from the world over make a pilgrimage, because in 1848 this is where the first women's convention took place. Our town's pride and joy!
Another one of Upstate's great waterfall parks. There's a crushed stone easy dirt track that takes ten minutes to walk to the falls.
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Fillmore Glen State Park
4 S Main StAnother one of Upstate's great waterfall parks. There's a crushed stone easy dirt track that takes ten minutes to walk to the falls.
One of my all time favorite waterfalls anywhere. It's got many options: you can drive to the overlook for free and just take in the view or you can hike the trail, and pass two smaller falls all the way up to the top 80 footer, which is known locally as First Fall.
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Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock BlvdOne of my all time favorite waterfalls anywhere. It's got many options: you can drive to the overlook for free and just take in the view or you can hike the trail, and pass two smaller falls all the way up to the top 80 footer, which is known locally as First Fall.
It's hard for me to pick a favorite state park, but this would probably be it because it has everything. At the lower park you can actually go out on a diving board with a lifeguard and go for a swim or do the big hike up to the top and check out Lucifer Falls (my personal fave) it plunges 115 feet!
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TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdIt's hard for me to pick a favorite state park, but this would probably be it because it has everything. At the lower park you can actually go out on a diving board with a lifeguard and go for a swim or do the big hike up to the top and check out Lucifer Falls (my personal fave) it plunges 115 feet!
Shh! Don't tell anyone, but if you're a cliff-jumper (and I am) it's not exactly kosher, but yeah you can do a 60 foot gainer. I don't do gainers, but heck yeah...I jumped. Otherwise stay on the right side of the law and just swim and enjoy Lol!
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetShh! Don't tell anyone, but if you're a cliff-jumper (and I am) it's not exactly kosher, but yeah you can do a 60 foot gainer. I don't do gainers, but heck yeah...I jumped. Otherwise stay on the right side of the law and just swim and enjoy Lol!
Right on the lake and a short drive from the mansion. Great for swimming and hanging on the lake.
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Keuka Lake State Park
3560 Pepper RdRight on the lake and a short drive from the mansion. Great for swimming and hanging on the lake.
This was quite popular back in the 1800's with nearly 10,000 people paying admission to the park, but in 1906 it was sidelined for Watkins Glen is often overlooked, but don't miss it if you love waterfalls.
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Havana Glen Park
135 Havana Glen RdThis was quite popular back in the 1800's with nearly 10,000 people paying admission to the park, but in 1906 it was sidelined for Watkins Glen is often overlooked, but don't miss it if you love waterfalls.
Another local waterfall often overlooked, but check out the book "Waterfalls of Upstate New York" which is here at the mansion and you will see this and many other easily missed beautiful waterfalls.
Seneca Mills Falls
1493 Outlet RdAnother local waterfall often overlooked, but check out the book "Waterfalls of Upstate New York" which is here at the mansion and you will see this and many other easily missed beautiful waterfalls.
Seneca Falls is a rich environment for wildlife and this refuge is a nice dip of Rt. 20 to enjoy native wildlife, there's trails, and even an elevated viewing deck
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Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
3395 US-20Seneca Falls is a rich environment for wildlife and this refuge is a nice dip of Rt. 20 to enjoy native wildlife, there's trails, and even an elevated viewing deck
157 acre preserve along Lake Como outlet and environmental haven for birds and other wildlife.
Dorothy McIlroy Bird Sanctuary
1652 Lake Como Rd157 acre preserve along Lake Como outlet and environmental haven for birds and other wildlife.
Chittenango Falls State Park
2300 Rathbun RdVerona Beach Lighthouse Association
2454 4th AveMontezuma National Wildlife Refuge
3395 US-20Watkins Glen
Entertainment & Activities
Full service marina with boat rentals for a day on Canandaigua Lake
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Sutter's Canandaigua Marina, Inc.
808 S Main StFull service marina with boat rentals for a day on Canandaigua Lake
This is one of my favorite places in Seneca Falls, not only can you get an inexpensive tour of what 19th century life was like in Seneca Falls, but it's also on the New York Haunted History trail, because, yes it is reputed to be haunted, which you will learn about on the tour.
Seneca Falls Historical Society
55 Cayuga StThis is one of my favorite places in Seneca Falls, not only can you get an inexpensive tour of what 19th century life was like in Seneca Falls, but it's also on the New York Haunted History trail, because, yes it is reputed to be haunted, which you will learn about on the tour.
Don't forget to take in the immense views of Lake Ontario while you are in the area, and this is a lovely point to do it at.
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Sodus Point
Don't forget to take in the immense views of Lake Ontario while you are in the area, and this is a lovely point to do it at.
The ultimate in Finger Lakes Spas. Every local knows this is the "it" place. You will need a reservation in this French Country Designed spa. They have some neat massages like: new mother's massage or a balancing "Nature's Healer Massage" using warm Himalayan Salt. 877-MIRABEAU
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Mirbeau Inn & Spa Skaneateles
851 W Genesee Street RdThe ultimate in Finger Lakes Spas. Every local knows this is the "it" place. You will need a reservation in this French Country Designed spa. They have some neat massages like: new mother's massage or a balancing "Nature's Healer Massage" using warm Himalayan Salt. 877-MIRABEAU
Though it is technically a park there is also a famous merry-go-round located at the Playhouse. There is also a beach at Owasco Lake Inlet
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Emerson Park
6877 E Lake RdThough it is technically a park there is also a famous merry-go-round located at the Playhouse. There is also a beach at Owasco Lake Inlet
In a historic building (1915) was once the Ithaca Security and Company Garage now has wild gargoyles and is a total blast!
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Kitchen Theatre Company
417 W State StIn a historic building (1915) was once the Ithaca Security and Company Garage now has wild gargoyles and is a total blast!
This isn't just any movie theatre: due to open in May 2019 this is a true old school drive in Theatre. Can't wait for the grand opening!
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Finger Lakes Drive-In
1064 Clark Street RdThis isn't just any movie theatre: due to open in May 2019 this is a true old school drive in Theatre. Can't wait for the grand opening!
Shopping
The penultimate mall in Upstate New York it is actually the 6th largest in the country. You want to shop, this place has it all.
Destiny USA Drive
The penultimate mall in Upstate New York it is actually the 6th largest in the country. You want to shop, this place has it all.
There's only one MacKenzie-Childs and if you want to see where it's all made you can't miss this shop!
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MacKenzie-Childs - Aurora, NY
3260 NY-90There's only one MacKenzie-Childs and if you want to see where it's all made you can't miss this shop!
Get kitchy gifts and all the female fan power you'll want to find in one place all made, and supporting women! Don't just make your vote count, make your shopping dollars spent count and contribute to the cause!!
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WomanMade Products
91 Fall StGet kitchy gifts and all the female fan power you'll want to find in one place all made, and supporting women! Don't just make your vote count, make your shopping dollars spent count and contribute to the cause!!
Whether you're getting married, attending an a formal event, or just want to say "I Love You" with flowers this is the place to do it!
Sinicropi Florist
64 Fall StWhether you're getting married, attending an a formal event, or just want to say "I Love You" with flowers this is the place to do it!
One of the coolest outlet malls in New York. Check it out at www.premiumoutlets.com
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Waterloo Premium Outlets
655 NY-318One of the coolest outlet malls in New York. Check it out at www.premiumoutlets.com
By far the COOLEST antique store in all of upstate New York. You can find everything from original windows from the old Onandogo Hotel to specialty European clocks and all things antiques on four floors. Honestly allow for 1/2 a day it's that vast and that cool!
Syracuse Antiques Exchange
1629 N Salina StBy far the COOLEST antique store in all of upstate New York. You can find everything from original windows from the old Onandogo Hotel to specialty European clocks and all things antiques on four floors. Honestly allow for 1/2 a day it's that vast and that cool!
They offer the largest selection of Antiques and Decorative Arts in Upstate New York.
Antique Revival
26 Palmer Road NorthThey offer the largest selection of Antiques and Decorative Arts in Upstate New York.
WomanMade Products
91 Fall StMacKenzie-Childs - Aurora, NY
3260 NY-90Essentials
If you've never been to an Amish store be prepared for a whole new experience. There's more types of flour and sugars than you can imagine, and it's sorta like a modern day Little House On the Prairie with menoninites manning the counters and everything sold by the bag in different measurements. It's like being in a different country right here in America!
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Sauders
2146 River RdIf you've never been to an Amish store be prepared for a whole new experience. There's more types of flour and sugars than you can imagine, and it's sorta like a modern day Little House On the Prairie with menoninites manning the counters and everything sold by the bag in different measurements. It's like being in a different country right here in America!
If you're into NASCAR you already know about this place, if not you'll soon be swept away. It's a blast. Local shops often have racecar drivers and their cars and autograph sessions, even for a novice it's a blast!
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Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16If you're into NASCAR you already know about this place, if not you'll soon be swept away. It's a blast. Local shops often have racecar drivers and their cars and autograph sessions, even for a novice it's a blast!
Getting Around
RTS station
60 St Paul StHeadquartered in Rochester RTS does run through Seneca Falls and much of upstate