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Owego, NY--

      Two opportunities are available for you to experience a little fun when you’re in downtown Owego!   

  First, I Spy with my Little Eye… Owego!  Have you noticed the unique architecture of the buildings in Owego?  Do you walk the streets of Owego often?  If so, have you noticed the not so obvious beauty of it?  Take a closer look at the superb historical beauty of this brilliant town by taking part in the fun and adventurous Historic Owego I-Spy Game.  In this free booklet, there are thre...

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May 11, 2012 (Hammondsport, NY) – Heron Hill Winery will re-open the popular Blue Heron Café on Friday, May 18, 2012. With panoramic views of rolling vineyards and beautiful Keuka Lake, the Café and outdoor terrace provide one of the best settings in the Finger Lakes region for savoring local wine and fresh food in a casual afternoon atmosphere. The Café opens initially Friday through Monday, regular summer hours will extend Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Menu ite...

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Front Line Staff and other Key Personnel in the Travel & Tourism Industry are invited to visit Waterloo Premium Outlets  to “Shop Brilliantly”.  You will find an exciting collection of 100 outlet stores from the world’s leading designer and brand names, offering savings of 25% to 65% every day.  As an added incentive you will receive:
    Complimentary VIP Coupon Book filled with added savings from participating stores Tourism Appreciation Week Sales Flyer listing special discounts from select merchants ex...

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Ovid, NY May 10, 2012 – Hosmer Winery participated in both the Tasters Guild 25^th Annual International Wine Judging, and the Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championships.  

The Tasters Guild competition included approximately 2000 national and international wines.  New York Finger Lake’s Hosmer Winery was awarded the following:

            Taster’s Guild International Wine Competition, MI, ‘12

Gold                 2010 Dry Riesling

Gold                 2010 Riesling

Silver                2010 P...

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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (May 10, 2012) – May 18^th marks the grand opening of Upstairs Bistro located at the New York Wine & Culinary Center (NYWCC). Upstairs Bistro transforms the former Taste of New York restaurant from a formal dining experience into a fun and relaxed atmosphere featuring the best of New York State food, wine, beer and spirits.

"Upstairs Bistro captures and enhances all that’s great about spending a day on Canandaigua Lake," says Blaine Mays, NYWCC Food and Beverage Manager. "We’ve learned fr...

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Geneva, NY – Indulge yourself with a day of wine and shopping at the Woman & Wine
event on Saturday, May 12 from noon to 6pm.

Join the interactive live demonstrations happening throughout the day. Field experts
will be hosting classes on sushi making, acupuncture and alternative medicine, Swiss
facials, chocolate making and wine tasting technique.

Shop over 20 local vendors- sampling and selling products. There will be wine and
food available for purchase. Admission is $15, ticket holders receive samples at a...

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Annual Tour of Homes Tickets on Sale Now

Geneva, N.Y.: The Geneva Historical Society’s 2012 Tour of Homes: Spanning the Centuries…Simple to Sublime, features nine buildings—seven private homes, one bed and breakfast, and one church. They include a Tudor Revival, a Prairie style home, a rowhouse and a former schoolhouse. The homes will be open for viewing on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To conclude the day, there will also be an organ concert at Trinity Episcopal Church by Steve Kane, the church o...

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NEW YORK, NY (MAY 7, 2012) - New York State  is celebrating the diversity and richness of its museums by inviting residents and visitors alike to discover the fascinating worlds of art, photography, history, science, pop-culture and more. From May 31 to June 6, more than 200 museums across the state will be part of the inaugural New York State Museum Week and will be offering special events, activities and promotions to give guests a sample of the exhibitions and programs available at the nearly 2,000 museu...

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For more information and to read the article, please click the link below: 

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/yahoo-travel-releases-ten-great-140800255.html

Any questions, contact Jessica Robideau at the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance, jessicar@fingerlakes.org or 315-536-7488.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. - George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film announces the launch of a one-year certificate program in Photographic Preservation and Collections Management, an intensive eight-month, graduate-level immersion program for professionals, students, and independent scholars. This comprehensive combination of practical and classroom experience will be based in the unparalleled collections of Eastman House, the world's oldest museum of photography. The program begins in Septe...

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