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.
I’m not sure if we were sold by the venue or the spa. If you love spas, then you must check out this one! The luxury barn sits overlooking the lake and includes 10 treatment rooms, a cafe, a courtyard, a sauna, two indoor pools, and four heated outdoor pools overlooking the lake. Hair and makeup services can also be booked at the spa.
Recommendations near Inns of Aurora: -The Spa at the Inns of Aurora -Adonia Salon (Auburn, NY) -Salon 27 (Auburn, NY) -CoCo & Company Salon (Auburn, NY) Recommendations in Ithaca: -Satori Salon -Karma Salon -Julie A Stone Salon -Transcend Salon
Less than 5 minutes from Inns of Aurora is the famous MacKenzie-Childs headquarters! For those that don't know, MC is "that" famous checkered print pattern you see on ceramics everywhere. Check out the eclectic barn-house production studio, purchase some pottery, or just enjoy the farm's eclectic mix of animals (esp if you're an Alpaca lover!).
A picturesque nine-hole course overlooking the east shore of Cayuga Lake. A Scottish-links style with tall, wispy, wild fescue defining the off-fairway areas. The course has a driving range along with chipping and putting greens. Pull and power carts are available.
Near Inns of Aurora: -1833 Kitchen & Bar: Located inside the Aurora Inn, 1833 Kitchen & Bar pays homage to its history of over 180 years of warm hospitality, making it one of the best restaurants in the Finger Lakes region. With an award-winning wine list and a creative menu that highlights the best of our Finger Lakes bounty, 1833 Kitchen & Bar offers the best of every season. -Fargo Bar & Grill: Casual food and family atmosphere are the calling card of Fargo Bar & Grill, a neighborhood restaurant and tavern built in 1836. -The Village Market: This quaint market also features take-home meals, soups, chili and chowders — all prepared fresh daily by chefs at the Aurora Inn -Aurora Brewing Company: located about 5 minutes from the Inns
Ithaca Bakery: Dazzling tastebuds daily with great artisan bread, fresh salads, soups, creative sandwiches, coffee, delectable pastries, international cheeses & entrées! Simeon's American Bistro: Classy setting for American fare served alongside cocktails & spirits, plus lively sidewalk seating. The Rook: Elevated comfort food, late-night bites & craft cocktails in a modern setting with exposed brick. Maxie's Supper Club & Oyster Bar: Southern dishes, shucked shellfish & live music draw boisterous crowds to this hip spot. MIX: Chef-driven restaurant that aims to connect the neighborhood to a dining experience in the same way ingredients are connected to food- Every ingredient has a purpose which creates layers of flavor in each dish. Mercato Bar & Kitchen: Chef-owned eatery serving seasonal Italian food in a cozy space with a full bar & craft cocktails.
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) Prison City Brewing (17.8 miles from the Inns in Auburn, NY) Salt Point Brewing (19.7 miles from the Inns north of Ithaca)
Ready to experience all Cayuga Lake has to offer? Departing from Aurora – sit back and relax as you soak in lakefront views on a leisurely Cayuga Lake boat tour, as you visit award-winning wineries along both shorelines. Find a bottle (or two) you enjoy, soak in the summer sun, and stop for a bite from a local eatery that pairs well with your newest bottle of Chardonnay.