things to do

The Lake House on Canandaigua

For those staying at our venue, be sure to take advantage of all the amenities at this beautiful resort! The LH has yoga classes, a lakeside pool, kayak & paddleboard rentals, and so much more. And wherever you're staying, you're welcome to come eat at Rose Tavern, their delicious New American restaurant, or Sand Bar, the casual lakeside bar & restaurant.

New York Kitchen

LUNCH & DINNER, farm-to-table & brunch options

COHO Pizza & Wine Bar

LUNCH & DINNER, really great pizza and Italian fare! Casual vibe

Nolan's on Canandaigua Lake

LUNCH & DINNER, steaks & seafood

The Dalai Java

BREAKFAST & COFFEE, breakfast sandwiches (CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays)

Simply Crepes Cafe and Catering of Canandaigua

BREAKFAST & COFFEE / LUNCH, brunch foods & savory crepes

Explore Canandaigua

Down the road from the venue, Kershaw Park is along the north end of the lake, including walking paths and benches to sit and take in the views. Close to Kershaw Park, the Canandaigua City Pier is another great place to relax and watch boats and jet skis with panoramic views of the lake. Or, take a nice walk down Main Street to check out the small shops on the main strip in the town of Canandaigua.

The Canandaigua Lady

The Canandaigua Lady is a 19th century steamboat replica and an authentic double-decker paddle wheeler. You can enjoy a meal or just schedule a cruise around the lake!

Hiking & Biking Trails

Get out and discover a variety of trails in the area for an outdoor adventure!

Watkins Glen State Park

One of the most famous of state parks in the Finger Lakes region, Watkins Glen is filled with picturesque cliffs and cascading waterfalls.

Ravenwood Golf Club

Reservoir Creek Golf Course

Frequentem Brewing Co.

Twisted Rail Brewing Company

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub

Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

Mariam's favorite Finger Lakes wines! You can't go wrong here, but definitely try the semi-dry riesling or the gewürztraminer :)

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

Weis Vineyards

Domaine Leseurre Winery

Belhurst Castle and Winery

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

This 50-acre estate with impressive formal gardens and beautiful lake views can best be enjoyed with a nice wine tasting from the Finger Lakes Wine Center, located on site.

Downtown Rochester

Although there is so much to do around the lake, we'll be just 35 minutes away from downtown Rochester if you're interested in art or history museums, gardens, or shopping!