This book provides an overview of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. The region has outstanding vacation opportunities with six large lakes and five small lakes spread over 14 counties and 9,000 square miles. The western gateway is Rochester, the eastern gateway is Syracuse, and the southern gateway is Elmira / Corning. Sites and activities include parks, forests and trails, shows and festivals, lake cruises and boating, water sports, waterfalls, museums, and over 130 wineries.