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Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary | 159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, 14850 | Visitors Center with 30-foot windows overlooking pond-feeding garden. Observatory with exhibits, theaters, sound studio, and gift shop. Over 4 miles of wooded hiking | 800/843-BIRD, 607/254-2473; trails. | birds.cornell.edu Cornell Plantations | One Plantation Rd, 14853 | Museum of living plants with a network of hiking and nature trails. Closed to vehicles in winter. | | 607/255-3020; Plantations.cornell.edu Museum of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institute | 1259 Trumansburg Rd, 14850 | Explore life beneath an ancient sea, track a herd of dinosaurs, touch relics of a world carved by ice. Geology & paleontology of the Northeastern US. Over 650 specimens include a Mastodon and Right Whale. | | 607/273-6623; museumoftheearth.org Sciencenter | 601 First St, 14850 | Hands-on science museum and outdoor science playground. 150 exhibits include walk-in camera, water raceway. Also 2-story kinetic ball sculpture, curiosity corner, animal room, and Discovery Space. Carl Sagan Planet Walk. | | 607/272-0600; sciencenter.org Treman (Robert H) State Park | Rte 327, 14850 | Swimming under the waterfall. Scenic Enfield Glen has craggy gorges and winding hiking trails with names like Lucifer Falls and Devil’s Kitchen. Historic gristmill, campsites, cottages. | | 800/456-CAMP, 607/273-3440; nysparks.com
Ste. Marie among the Iroquois Living History Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Pkwy, 13088 | Recreated 1657 French Mission. Museum of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture and French Jesuits. Costumed interpreters depict life in the 1650s: carpentry, blacksmithing, cooking. | | 315/453-6768; onondagacountyparks.com
PALMYRA
(K-11)
Hill Cumorah Visitor Center | 603 Rte 21, 14522 | Guided tours, videos. Monument, information on other Mormon | 315/597-5851; hillcumorah.org sites. |
PENN YAN
(M-12)
MONTEZUMA
(L-13)
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge | 3395 Rte 5 & 20, 13117 | 8,000-acre wetland provides habitat for over 300 species of birds and other wildlife. Visitor center, observation deck and tower. | | 315/468-5987; fws.gov/r5mnwr
Viking Spirit Cruise Ship | Rte 54, 14527 | Cruise Keuka Lake. Climate controlled lounge area, 2 open air decks. | 315/536-7061; vikingresort.com
ROCHESTER
(K-9,10)
MORAVIA
(M-14)
Fillmore Glen State Park | 1686 Rte 38, 13118 | Woodlands surround a long, narrow gorge. 5 waterfalls and a botanically rich glen. Camping, cabins, stream-fed swimming pool, hiking. Winter: XC skiing, snowmobiling. | 800/456-CAMP, 315/497-0130; nysparks.com
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography & Film | 900 East Ave, 14607 | Nat’l Historic Landmark. Museum of photography and motion pictures. Mansion and gardens of the founder of Eastman Kodak Company. | | 585/271-3361; eastmanhouse.org National Museum of Play at the Strong | One Manhattan Sq, 14607 | The only major museum devoted to the study and interpretation of play. The world’s most comprehensive collection of dolls, toys, and play-related objects. The National Toy Hall of Fame showcases classic toys beloved by generations. Open daily | | 585/263-2700; museumofplay.org Rochester Museum & Science Center & Strasenburgh Planetarium | 657 E Ave, 14607 | Three floors of interactive exhibits on science and technology, cultural heritage and natural environment. Four-story-high planetarium dome. | | 585/271-4320; rmsc.org Seabreeze Park | 4600 Culver Rd, 14622 | Family amusement and water park with over 75 attractions: rides and slides, live shows, games. | | 800/395-2500, 585/323-1900; seabreeze.com Susan B. Anthony House | 17 Madison St, 14608 | Nat’l Historic Landmark home of women’s suffrage movement leader; site of her arrest for voting in 1872. Exhibits, visitors center, museum shop. Statue of Anthony and Frederick Douglas. | | 585/235-6124; susanbanthonyhouse.org
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MOUNT MORRIS
(M-9)
New Deal Gallery | 4 Murray Hill Drive, 14510 | One of the largest collections outside of the Smithsonian of paintings created during our nation’s Great Depression. The Forgotten Collection…Found. | | 585/243-6785; livingstonartscenter.org
MUMFORD
(L-9)
Genesee Country Village & Museum | 1410 Flint Hill Rd, 14511 | Large living history museum: 67 historic buildings, villagers in period dress, gallery of wildlife and sporting art. Nature center, restaurant, shops. | | 585/538-6822; gcv.org
LIVERPOOL
(K-15)
Onondaga Lake Park | 6790 Onondaga Lake Trail, 13088 Five-mile greenway with hiking, biking, picnicking, events. Boat launch, rowing facility. Large concrete skate/bike park. Playground, ballfields, bike and skate rentals, tram rides. Lights on the Lake annual holiday light show. | 315/453-6712; onondagacountyparks.com
NICHOLS
(Q-14)
Tioga Downs | 2384 West River Rd., 13812 | Harness racing, video lottery gaming, sports bar and restaurant. | 888/946-8464; tiogadowns.com
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http://www.hillcumorah.org
http://www.onondagacountyparks.com
http://birds.cornell.edu
http://www.vikingresort.com
http://Plantations.cornell.edu
http://www.fws.gov/r5mnwr
http://www.eastmanhouse.org
http://www.museumoftheearth.org
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.museumofplay.org
http://www.sciencenter.org
http://www.livingstonartscenter.org
http://www.rmsc.org
http://www.nysparks.com
http://www.gcv.org
http://www.seabreeze.com
http://www.tiogadowns.com
http://www.onondagacountyparks.com
http://www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
http://www.fingerlakesscenicwonders.com
http://www.fingerlakesscenicwonders.com
http://www.iloveny.com
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ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Unlock a Canal Adventure
New York State Parks
Art+Culture
History
War of 1812
Food+Drink
Shopping
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Index
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar
ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
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