I recently went up to the Finger lakes in upstate New York for the February long weekend. Since this was the winter our activities were restricted to indoor activities, however I hear it’s a beautiful place to go to in the summer as well.

*Note: Things I researched but didn’t end up doing are denoted with a `` (asterisk)**

Accommodation

We stayed at the Mirbeau Skaneateles which is a lovely boutique spa and hotel. While staying here is definitely expensive, I would recommend visiting the hot tub and the spa for a day visit even if you aren’t staying here.

Activities

• Charlie Major Nature Trail – we hiked some of this in the snow as well.
• Carpenter Falls
• Skaneateles Lake
  • Walk along it
  • Take a boat tour
  • Take a fishing boat
  • Just take a boat and chill 😛
• Mirbeau Skaneateles Spa
• Lockwood Lavender Farm*
• Gallery 54*
• Shopping
  • Interiors: DROOZ and Company
  • Clothing: Skaneateles 300

Food and Drinks

• Elephant and The Dove – a Mexican place in upstate New York – temper your expectations. The salsa, guac and chips were quite good though.
• Mirbeau Skaneateles Spa – we had our meals at the hotel most often
• The Krebs*
• Valentine’s Delicatessen*
• Last Shot Distillery* – stopped here to use the bathroom only
• Anyela’s Vineyards*