Top Ten Reasons to Visit Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York, this December

Now that Thanksgiving is over, there are ten reasons to visit Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York this December. From intimate wine tastings, new museum exhibits, outdoor holiday festivals, to festive wine trail events, there is something for everyone in this premier wine country destination. Finger Lakes Wine Country, featuring the largest concentration of wineries east of California, is within a five hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Hartford, and Washington D.C.

Finger Lakes Wine Country, NY (PRWEB) November 25, 2007 -- Now that Thanksgiving is over, there are ten reasons to visit Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York this December. From intimate wine tastings, new museum exhibits, outdoor holiday festivals, to festive wine trail events, there is something for everyone in this premier wine country destination. Finger Lakes Wine Country, featuring the largest concentration of wineries east of California, is within a five hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Hartford, and Washington D.C.

1.   Enjoy a "Wine Country Getaway" at a country inn, bed & breakfast, or hotel.

Crafted to Perfection: The Alan & Nancy Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery

2.   Attend an Arts show.
Community Arts of Elmira is pleased to announce Cézanne III, its annual holiday art show and sale, featuring regional fine artists and artisan through December 24. 413 Lake Street, Elmira, NY. 607-846-2418 for more information.

3.    Discover Southwestern pottery at a never before seen public exhibition.
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art (Corning, NY) opens a new exhibit: "Crafted to Perfection: The Alan & Nancy Cameros Collection of Southwestern Pottery". Kids under 17 are free.
607-937-5386.

4.   Visit the world's best collection of glass art.
The Corning Museum of Glass (Corning, NY) continues its series of focus exhibitions on the careers of individual artists represented in the permanent collection. Kids under 17 are free. www.cmog.org or 800-732-6845.

5.   Grab a group of friends for wine trailing.
On December 1 & 2 the Holiday Shopping Spree along the Cayuga Wine Trail will start off your holiday shopping season with samples of fine wines and special treats. Take home a souvenir wine glass, a grapevine wreath, a collectible Cayuga Wine Trail ornament from each winery, plus holiday recipes. 800-684-5217 for tickets.

6.   Free Wine tastings.
Seneca Lake Wine Trail's the Polar Passport begins on December 3. Enjoy free wine tastings at participating wineries. Buy your passport for $10 by calling 607-535-8080.

7.   Feel the Holiday Spirit at an outdoor festival.
Sparkle in Corning on December 1 with live entertainment, sleigh rides, food, and craft vendors. Hammondsport's Christmas in the Park on December 8.. Watkins Glen Village Christmas presented by TEPPCO on December 7. Star Shine Christmas in the Village of Penn Yan on December 7,

8.    Find your perfect Christmas tree.
Combine your getaway to Wine Country with a visit to a local tree farmer.

9.   Finish all your Holiday shopping.
Finger Lakes Wine Country has a wide range of unique, specialty stores as well as the Arnot Mall, all without the stress of crowds and traffic jams.

10.    Kenny Rogers Christmas Show.
You don't want to miss Kenny Rogers in concert on December 22. Tickets are available at 607-722-3711.

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