There are many local wineries and breweries to explore in the Finger Lakes region! Below are are few recommendations in close proximity to the inns: Long Point Winery (3.5 miles from the Inns) Heart & Hands Wine Company (4.8 miles from the Inns) Quarry Ridge Winery (5.1 miles from the Inns) Treleaven Wines (8.4 miles from the Inns) Aurora Brewing (3.5 miles from the Inns)
The Inns of Aurora in Aurora, New York is close to many state parks and hiking trails, including Long Point State Park and the Finger Lakes Trails. Long Point State Park: A year-round park with a boat launch, playground, picnic areas, and hiking trails. It's located on a spit of land extending into Cayuga Lake, south of Aurora. Finger Lakes Trails: A 3.5-mile loop trail that runs through forests and fields east of Aurora. The trail highlights the area's natural beauty and historic significance.
If you’re staying at IOA, there are tons of activities! Check out a complimentary bicycle for a fun outing, or take a hike on the 3.5-mile nature trail. Sign up for a complimentary yoga class or wine tour on the activities calendar. Spend time lakeside at the waterfront with complimentary kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards, or simply relax with a game of Bocce or giant Jenga.
King Ferry Golf Links is a picturesque nine-hole course overlooking the east shore of Cayuga Lake
Aurora, NY is home to the MacKenzie-Childs headquarters. Schedule a private tour, walk the gardens, or visit the retail store.
For any history buffs - Harriet Tubman National Historical Park is a US historical park in Auburn and Fleming, New York. Associated with the life of Harriet Tubman, it has three properties: the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged, in Auburn; the nearby Harriet Tubman Residence, just across the city/town line in Fleming.