Check Out the Changing Leaves With a Weekend Stay in the Finger Lakes

Posted October 29th, 2014 by Rick

If you’re in the mood to really enjoy the splendor of fall, come to the Finger Lakes and feast your eyes upon the magnificent cornucopia of colors keuka-fall-landingimageoffered by our beautiful trees. It’s difficult to put into mere words what it feels like to stand here gazing up at the tree leaves while trying to count as many fall colors as possible. Traditional fall colors on each tree branch mingle in perfect harmony like a silent symphony. And, truthfully, the best way to experience this amazing autumn display is to come here in person and plan a weekend stay at a Finger Lakes vacation rental then stroll along the streets of a local village like Skaneateles. Only in person can you truly appreciate this annual event.

What makes the Finger Lakes so special during the fall season is the amount of trees and leaves that live within and around towns, cities and villages. There are still plenty of pristine natural areas here where trees have been flourishing for hundreds of years. When you come here and gaze at these magnificent specimens, just remember that they’ve been sitting here for many generations, going through their continuous seasonal transitions.

While many small towns like Skaneateles have disappeared with the passage of time, this cozy village looks much the same as it did 100 years ago. Sure, shops, homes and people have modernized, but the essence of the village remains the same. This means that locals and visitors alike can walk around enjoying the natural beauty of the fall season. We suggest you take some time to block out a whole weekend stay at a Skaneateles luxury rental home to indulge in some nature watching. You can leisurely lock arms with your partner and have a romantic stroll around the lake. Or, you can tour the village and surrounding areas, visiting historical places and serene parks.

We suggest that you consider staying at one of our gorgeous Skaneateles vacation rentals. It’s absolutely the best way to take a break and relax in an unhurried atmosphere. A vacation rental is like a home away from home. Instead of settling for a cramped hotel room, you’ll be in the lap of luxury as you lounge in the living room, eat a meal in the dining room or nap in your comfortable bedroom. Between enjoying the beautiful leaves, gazing at the lake, eating and shopping, you can hang out inside a contemporary condo or home that makes you feel right at home.

Contact Fingerlakes Luxury Rentals to book your Skaneateles vacation rental for the fall season today.

It’s Scary How Much is Going On Around the Finger Lakes this Month

Posted October 22nd, 2014 by Rick

October is going strong in the Finger Lakes and the fun doesn’t slow down in our area with the changing seasons. Visitors to the area are treated to anpumpkin amazing display of fall colors as the trees turn from green to burnished yellow, orange and red. The weather this month is warm enough to get outdoors and mingle among the crowds at local seasonal events. You still have time this month to check into one of our cozy Finger Lakes rentals.

Here is just a sample of what’s been happening this month in the Finger Lakes region.

Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival – Ithaca, NY

Each year during the first week of October, Ithaca throws one of the best apple festivals in the whole of New York State. This year’s festival proved to be just as entertaining with games, rides, food, live performances and plenty of farm fresh apples on hand. For those who love real apple cider, homemade apple pie, handmade crafts and good old-fashioned family fun, downtown Ithaca was the perfect place to celebrate the season.

Tagsylvania – Big Flats, NY

Anyone who dares come to this haunted neck of the woods is welcome to explore the strangely weird sights and sounds found only at Tagsylvania. The brave of heart that venture this way will discover what lurks inside of Lecter’s bloody lair. If you’re up to the challenge, take a peek into the Psycho Swamp. And, for mere amusement spend some time at Jerkus Circus. Any ghouls, goblins and disturbed individuals you encounter here are sure to make the hair on your arms rise. You may even find yourself being a touch scared at times. But, it’s all in good fun. Tagsylvania goes strong all month long and is just a short trip from one of our luxury Skaneateles lake rentals.

Haunted History Tours of Auburn – Auburn, NY

For a “ghostly” good time during the last two weekends in October, take the haunted history tour of Auburn. Costumed guides from the Victorian era escort visitors around the historic district of Auburn and regal them with tales of ghastly funeral practices from the time, the dark history of the Seward House and the tale of Anthony Schimer’s gold. Visitors have also been known to see the Seward family pets and who doesn’t love a family dog or cat, except for the fact that they’ve been dead for over 100 years.

Ithaca Oktoberfest – Ithaca, NY

Eat, drink and dance your way through this year’s amazingly fun Oktoberfest sponsored by the Ithaca Downtown Alliance. Like all true German festivals, this one features bratwurst, turkey drums, sauerkraut, onion pie, pumpkin dishes, top quality beer, wines and tasty seasonal offerings. Live music creates just the right mood. Tickets available at the event for drink samples.

Come for a visit the Finger Lakes region and have a blast attending a local festival, sampling local foods, beer and wines. Skip the cramped hotel and book one of our luxurious vacation lake rentals Skaneateles today.


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