This November trip was a short one, and another impromptu one with a random assortment of great travel buddies. Part of the fun of these long road trips is the story telling that occurs along the highway miles and the chance to get to know some new people. I am an ocean girl by summer, but I love the coziness of the woods and cabins when the winter snow appears. We closed our eyes, put a finger on the map and booked a cabin on the east side of Owasco Lake. We left early morning for a four hour drive and arrived right around lunch time as the winery crowds started to pull in.
We managed to make it to about eight wineries before they shut down for the evening. It had just snowed in the area so most of the wineries were surround by mud pits which made traversing the parking lots a treat. I would definitely recommend boots the next trip. Although it was mid November, the entire area was decorated for Christmas so it definitely had that festive feel! Americana Vineyards Winery and Finger Lakes Cider House were my favorites and the places I likely dumped the most of my spending money. This is a great place to pick up holiday gifts for extended family and friends.
After eight wineries worth of sampling, we headed back to the cabin with a car load of snacks for the evening. The cabin was an excellent choice and we spent the evening buried under blankets chatting and playing games. No trip is complete of course without uncovering a gem of a local diner for breakfast. Snow started falling again during our trek home which just added a serene touch to the scenery.
This was a great inexpensive weekend getaway although I would recommend at least two to three nights to really take in the area. I wouldn’t mind trying this trip at some of the other lakes or in the summer to take more advantage of the great lake views. Regardless we had a great time!
The Roaming Roths 