| Finger Lakes is one of the more beautiful regions of | | | | Public excursions are scheduled every month of the |
| New York and the region produces quality wine. Now | | | | year, with parties, dinners and other activities included |
| there is a train trip designed to explore the wineries | | | | along with the train ride. You can also hire the train |
| of the region! | | | | for private excursions - some people choose to book |
| The Finger Lakes of western New York make up an | | | | the Railway for parties and weddings, while others |
| abundant wine producing region. This area is what | | | | choose to take group wine tours and other trips |
| makes New York the second largest wine producing | | | | along the railroad. Once your ride on the rails is |
| state (behind California) in the US. Named for their | | | | finished (it starts in Geneva, New York and you can |
| long thin shape, the Finger Lakes (and the region | | | | also return to this depot), you can choose to explore |
| surrounding them) create a climate perfect for | | | | one of the three main wine trails located in the Finger |
| growing grapes and producing many different types | | | | Lakes region. |
| of wines - from dry champagnes to full bodied Pinot | | | | While there are no specific wine train tours Finger |
| Noir. With flavors rivaling those found in French wines, | | | | Lakes offers, you can definitely enjoy the Seneca |
| the 30 plus wineries of the Finger Lakes region have | | | | Lake Wine Trail after a scenic trip on the Railway. |
| become a popular draw for tourists - and wine train | | | | With 31 vineyards located on this trail alone, you will |
| tours Finger Lakes area offers are also a great way | | | | be sure to find a winery that produces a wine you |
| to pass time here. | | | | will enjoy. Starting in Geneva at the northern tip of |
| The Finger Lakes Scenic Railway (315-374-4994) is a | | | | Seneca Lake, and ending in Watkins Glen, you will find |
| great way to see the Finger Lakes area - but it is | | | | all of these wineries dotting the shores of the lake. |
| not specifically geared towards wine tours. Instead, | | | | Popular Finger Lakes wineries like Fox Run Vineyards |
| this railway is available to tourists visiting the Finger | | | | and Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House are |
| Lakes region who want to enjoy a nostalgic ride | | | | located among the selection of wineries here, and |
| along a section of railroad track dating back to 1835. | | | | this area is a perfect compliment to your railway ride. |
| Reopened as a commercial and freight track back in | | | | Enjoying the scenery of western New York while |
| 1995, this 118 mile long section of track offers | | | | visiting the many vineyards in the Finger Lakes area |
| commercial customers a way to transport their items | | | | can turn a short trip into a longer, more relaxing one. |
| through central and western New York. In 2000, the | | | | Be sure to plan plenty of time to do some |
| Finger Lakes Scenic Railway opened its services up | | | | sightseeing as well as wine tasting when you try the |
| to passengers who wanted to relive the train travel | | | | wine train tours of Finger Lakes. |
| experience. | | | | |