Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, 151 Charlotte St. (Turn down Howell St off Main), [1]. The place to take out of town guests, an easy afternoon trip off the thruway, and great place to walk for a few hours. edit
Bristol Mountain - Located just a short drive away in South Canadaigua. With a vertical slope of 1200', Bristol has, as the website describes, "the highest vertical of any ski resort between the Adirondacks and the Rockies." Bristol is home to 33 trails and 6 lifts and is home to one of the few High Speed Quads in Western NY. Bristol is open for night skiing until 10PM from December-March. The mountain is usually open from November-April. [2]
Roseland Waterpark - Located within Canadaigua, Roseland Waterpark is, with 56 acres, the Finger Lakes largest water park. With a location right on Canadaigua Lake, this allows for various activities other than normal waterpark rides such as boating and swimming in the lake. The park is home to 6 slides, a water playground, and a giant wave pool. [3]
The Pageant of Steam is an amazing display of old & antique farm equipment, most of it in working condition with lots of demonstrations. There is also a big flea market. It usually takes place in early to mid August. The 2007 the Steam Pageant will be from Wednesday August 8 through Saturday August 11. [4]
Schooner's Restaurant, East Lake Road, [5]. Highly recommended! Casual fine dining in a comfortable setting with great food, modest prices and excellent service. Ask for Elayne - she is a great waitress.edit
Rheinblick German Restaurant, 224 S. Main Street, ☎ (585)905-0950, [6]. 11:30AM to 2:00PM for lunch and 4:30PM to close for dinner. Awesome German restaurant. Great Beer Garden type outdoor seating available! All import and german style beers. Good wine selection. Amazing food!edit
Peppers, 4221 Recreation Dr (off of E Lake behind JC Penny's). Where locals eat. Homemade chips.edit
Finger Lakes Premier Properties - Canandaigua/Honeoye, 22 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424, ☎ 1-888-414-LAKE (5253), [7]. Finger Lakes Vacation Rentals (mini-weeks, full weeks, extended stays) and real estate. Specializing in lake front properties.edit
1795 Acorn Inn, 4508 Route 64 South, Bristol Center, ☎ (866) 665-3747, [8]. AAA Four-Diamond Award bed and breakfast in the Bristol Valley surrounded by gardens and forest. Four guest rooms and one suite, all with private baths. Outdoor Jacuzzi.edit