Upstate NEW YORK Finger Lakes: RAW Cheese, Monk's Bread, Waterfalls, Train & Cobblestone Museum,
Today I am touring around Upstate New York in the Finger Lakes region. It feels good to travel outside of New York City and get back into countryside nature and the charm of small towns.
East Hill Creamery
346 S Main St, Perry, NY 14530, USA
+1 585-237-3622
East Hill Creamery began crafting delicious cheese in 2016, including an raclette-style cheese called Underpass; a firmer, bolder version that is cave-aged for 11 months called Underpass Reserve; a creamy, tangy raclette call Happy Accident; and Silver Lake, the only Alpine-style comté cheese produced in the United States. Visitors are treated to cheese samples, a tour of the Creamery and their brand-new 9,000-square-foot rustic Alpine-inspired event, with windows peering into the cheese caves containing up to 1,500 wheels of cheese.
Tour of Monks’ Bread Store at the Abbey of the Genesee
Abbey of the Genesee/ Monks' Bread
3258 River Rd, Piffard, NY 14533, USA
+1 585-243-0660
The Abbey of the Genesee is home to some 30 contemplative monks belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance also known as Trappists. Since 1951, the monks have been making and selling bread for their livelihood. Today, their popular bread, “Monks’ Bread” is sold at the Abbey’s onsite bakery store and in many national retail locations. A visit to the Abbey is a memorable experience.
Letchworth State Park Waterfalls
1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427, USA
+1 585-493-3600
Letchworth State Park, renowned as the Grand Canyon of the East, is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Ave, Medina, NY 14103, USA
+1 585-798-6106
Located in a 300’ long freight house built in 1905, the Medina Railroad Museum features the largest HO scale model railroad layout in the eastern US as well as railroad and firefighting history exhibits. Visitors can enjoy themed train excursions through the Erie Canal Heritage Corridor aboard comfortable vintage 1947 Budd passenger coaches between Medina & Lockport. Themes include Day Out with Thomas™, Vineyard Express, Fall Foliage and the Polar Express™.
Cobblestone Society Museum
14389 Ridge Rd W, Albion, NY 14411, USA
+1 585-589-9013
The Cobblestone Museum, a National Historic Landmark, is an open-air museum that promotes the study and exploration of cobblestone construction methods from 1825 to 1860. It offers visitors the opportunity to explore three period cobblestone structures set in Victorian appearance and four wood structures highlighting 19th century agricultural implements and skilled trades. This includes the oldest cobblestone church in North America and the cobblestone parsonage once owned by Horace Greeley.
Lunch at:
Glen Iris Inn
(located inside Letchworth State Park)
Castile, NY 14427
(585) 493-2622 | glenirisinn.com
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