Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

25 Gorham Street 14424

Why Choose Our Destination?

Welcome to Ontario County in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. With vibrant communities, rolling hillsides, quaint villages, glacier-carved lakes, lush farmland, and award-winning wineries and breweries, our area is a wonderful place to host your next conference or meeting. Ontario County, situated in the northwestern corner of the Finger Lakes region, boasts a diverse selection of traditional and unique meeting spaces for events both large and small. From the new hotel conference rooms on the northern shores of Canandaigua Lake to more intimate settings, Ontario County has all the elements to host a successful meeting or conference. With dozens of craft beverage tasting rooms, world-class dining and adventures around every corner, your attendees will stay busy throughout their stay. Bring your group to historic stops like Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park or Ganondagan State Historic Site. Sip at some stops along the Canandaigua Lake Wine Trail and ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail. Hit the slopes at Bristol Mountain, or slow down the pace at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area. Make reservations for your entire group at one of our authentic international restaurants or opt for a view of the lakes instead. Let us help you make your meeting vision come to life!

Distance from airport

  • Canandaigua Airport

    3 mi. from city center

  • Rochester

    35 mi. from city center

  • Syracuse

    60 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Wohlschlegel’s Naples Maple Farm

Recreation
Wohlschlegel’s Naples Maple Farm is a family-owned business – the first maple producers in NYS to live in their sugarhouse! Tour the 43 acres of sugar maple trees and learn how syrup is made. Sample sweet products and take some home! You’ll find maple syrup, maple mustard, barbeque sauce and maple cream.
8064 Coates Rd
Naples, NY 14512

Roseland Waterpark

Recreation
If you like your adventures on the wet side, this is it, starting with state-of-the-art waterslides nestled on 56 scenic, resort-like acres. Roseland also offers a giant 27,000-square-foot wave pool, an adventure river, splash factory, mammoth raft ride, body slides and speed slides. Roseland is ideal for youth groups, family reunions and birthday parties.
250 Eastern Boulevard
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Wizard of Clay Pottery

Shopping
See how three generations of pottery artists are inspired by the natural beauty of the region. The Wizard of Clay creates and sells hand-thrown pieces, from bowls, mugs and casserole dishes to vases, clocks and planters. Many are pressed with green leaves from area trees and plants while the clay is soft. The result is a beautiful Bristoleaf impression.
7851 State Route 20A
Bloomfield, NY 14469

Roseland Bowl Family Fun Center

Recreation
Roseland Bowl is the destination for all-ages entertainment in the Finger Lakes. In addition to 34 traditional bowling lanes, Roseland features eight VIP bowling lanes in a private setting, Atomic Bowling, 30 arcade games, bumper cars and laser tag! Food and beverage options available for your next party, celebration or private meeting.
4357 Recreation Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park

Museum
Sonnenberg is one of America’s longest surviving estates from the Victorian era. The elegant Queen Anne-style mansion was built in 1887 and features nine formal gardens, including a pansy garden, rock garden and rose garden. The Finger Lakes Wine Center at Sonnenberg features some of the best wines from the region.
151 Charlotte Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424

ROC/FLX Craft Beverage Trail

Shopping
Finger Lakes and Rochester have a diverse selection of wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries, plus they all share one common theme: they’re serious about making an amazing product and sharing this distinctive tasting experience. Follow the trail to the craft beverage makers and plan to quench your thirst (including your thirst for fun) today.
25 Gorham Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Smith Opera House

Theater
This handsomely restored, century-old theater provides a full spectrum of live performing arts, from indie rock concerts, orchestral performances, modern dance and opera to children’s theater, community theater and comedy. The Smith also shows a diverse array of art house films, documentaries and family classics via state-of-the-art digital projection.
82 Seneca Street
Geneva, NY 14456

Red Jacket Orchards

Shopping
This farm store sells the freshest and ripest fruits from Red Jacket’s 500 acres of orchards around Seneca Lake, from strawberries, apricots and plums to peaches and apples. The family-owned operation is also famous for its fresh 100 percent fruit juices. Be sure to look for other locally grown and produced foods, including many Mennonite goodies.
957 Canandaigua Road
Geneva, NY 14456

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