Where to Stay in New York's Finger Lakes Region

The Finger Lakes region in upstate New York spans about 9,000 square miles between Syracuse and Rochester, offering nature and wine experiences throughout the year. The area includes 11 lakes, from Cayuga with state parks and waterfall trails to Seneca, known for nearby attractions like Spotted Duck’s frozen custard. Visitors can access the region’s wine country by choosing from varied lodging options, including luxe wellness retreats, historic inns, nature-centric oases, and cozy bed-and-breakfasts. Seven properties provide different home bases for long weekends, history-focused trips, and shopping excursions, including a lakeside inn complex with meticulously restored 1800s and early 1900s buildings and rooms decorated with curated furniture and art.

"Northwest of the Hudson Valley, New York's sprawling Finger Lakes region offers another version of upstate New York, straddling the 9,000-square-mile stretch between Syracuse and Rochester. This underrated nature and wine haven promises year-round Riesling tastings, scenic byways, and endless outdoor adventures-yes, even during the region's notoriously rough winters."

"To access the all-encompassing charms of New York's wine country, you'll need a place to stay, and the region's hotel offerings come with as much variety as the lakes themselves, boasting everything from luxe wellness retreats and historic inns to nature-centric oases and cozy B&Bs."

"About 45 minutes north of Ithaca and an hour southwest of Syracuse, The Inns of Aurora is a six-inn lakeside property made up of meticulously restored buildings from the 1800s and early 1900s. Guest rooms are decorated with furniture and art from founder Pleasant Rowland's personal collection (Rowland is best known as the creator of the American Girl line of dolls), and each inn has a distinct feel."

"Rowland House, where we stayed, features rooms playfully designed by beloved Aurora-based company MacKenzie-Childs. Initially constructed in 1833, The Aurora was the first of the inns to"

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