The fist thing to do is to taste the grape pie. It is a specialty of the Five Finger Lake Region and the best time eat it is in the fall, when the grapes are picked and the pies are sold on the roadside everywhere. One should also try the wines of the region. Ontario County is the second largest wine producing region in the USA. The combination of both, grape pie and wine, is also very delicious.

Another thing every tourist should do is get a boat and sail out on the lake. A cool breeze in the summer and the beautiful landscape make a boat trip perfect on a hot summer day. While one is out on the lake fishing and swimming should also be planned. The lakes are famous for the many different kinds of fish living there.

Tourists should also experience an outdoor summer concert. Sitting on a blanket in the grass and listening to classical music while enjoying the sun set is one of the most beautiful things to do in the Five Finger Lake Region. It is the perfect end for a day full of outdoor fun.

Golfing is also very popular in the region, as well as hiking and biking. Everybody should be able to find an activity he likes. There are hiking and biking trails for both, experienced and inexperienced, hikers and bikers. Even trails for a family trip can be found. Another great idea is a picnic with grape pies – delicious!

A getaway to Five Finger Lake Region is fun for the whole family. Sports, shopping, swimming, fishing are only a few of the activities which can be done here. Peace and relaxation can be found here.

According to the Ancient native American legends, the lakes are a divine handprints on the land left by the Great Spirit when he was blessing the soil. While blessing the land the spirit’s hands were outstreched and where placed exactly where the lakes now stand and each one left an impression of the spirit’s fingers. The hollows that were created very quickly filled themselves up with crystal-clear rain and river water and this explains how the Finger Lakes were formed such a long time ago.

While this story leaves more up to the imagination, modern science has also tried to find out the origins of the lakes, and recent researches have suggested that the Finger lakes were formed by centuries-old glacial activity which moved and therefore dug the ground. These glaciers, which slid down from Canada up North, dug out streams and rivers. They left minor holes and hollows which later on become the basis for lakes, and, they also have a big influence on the landscape and the contour of the land. These natural causes over the years have created one of the best area’s in the United States.

Which ever version you prefer to think as true there is one thing that is for certain, the Finger Lakes Region is truly blessed. It is a land of unparalleled natural beauty, unique geological features, full of wild life and most of all eleven immense spectacular and magnificent lakes.

The most beautifull part are the Finger Lakes which also host all year great activities.

Ontario County, which is 75 miles east of the Niagara Falls in the heart of the region, has five of the great 11 Finger lakes and two of the largest which are called Seneca and Canandaigua. Due to this the Ontario County is well known as “Lake Country.”

Lake Country is full of history. It used to be named the “Mother of Counties,” because the Ontario County was the first and biggest settlement in western New York dating back to 1789. It is possible to trace back it’s origins to right back to the Native Americans. Therefore their ancient beliefs and tribal customs have been a great influence on the art culture in the region.

Over the time the poeple living in the area have changed, and so have the look of Lake Country. The wealth desiplayed by magnificent buildings in the region is testamony of the prosperous past and our riche present. A lot the historical and architectural treasures have been rebuilt and restored to their original state and then became museums for tourist.

In addition to it’s many great landmarks, the best preserved assets in Lake Country still is it’s living splendor. Local farmers have a land which as rich as the area`s history. This improves the growing conditons which combined with innovative research facilities produces an enourmous amount of local agricultural products. This brings a big contribution to the hands-on tourism experience.

This County is one of the state’s best prospects in relation of annual population growth and corporate and businesses expansion. There are also natural resources in Lake Country which affect its living quality. They are a reminder of the natural wealth available in the Finger Lakes and serve as an example for it’s future prosperity.

It is a great area to visit, either for a family holiday, for a short citybreak or for a wildnature adventure. What ever suits you the most this ideal for such activities and can be visited all year round. We highly recommend it for any holidays or trips. It will be a memorable experience. Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday destination, you’ll find it in the Finger Lakes Region. Activities, spectacular scenery, history, culture and entertainment – there are so many reasons to visit. Ontario County’s Lake Country has the “fun of it all.”