For decades, wine has been one of the biggest reasons travelers visit the Finger Lakes. The region’s vineyards, lakeside tasting rooms, and award-winning wines remain an essential part of the experience. Today, however, visitors have even more to explore. Canandaigua and the surrounding communities are now home to a growing collection of craft breweries, cideries,… Read More
Summer is one of the best times to visit the Finger Lakes. The days are longer, the lake areas feel especially inviting, and the season makes it easy to build a trip around equal parts activity and relaxation. In and around Canandaigua, summer visitors can enjoy time on the water, scenic drives, downtown exploring, outdoor… Read More
Spring is one of the loveliest times to visit Canandaigua. The Finger Lakes region starts to feel fully awake again, with fresh greenery, blooming landscapes, and longer days that make it easy to spend more time outside. For travelers who enjoy a quieter pace, May also offers a sweet spot before the busiest part of summer… Read More
Canandaigua has a way of drawing people in for the first time and bringing them back again later. For first-time visitors, it offers a beautiful introduction to the Finger Lakes with lake views, a charming downtown, scenic drives, and standout attractions that make a stay feel full without feeling rushed. For repeat guests, it is… Read More
The 1795 Acorn Inn Bed and Breakfast Happenings should bring you up to speed on just a few of the improvements made at the Inn this spring. It’s an ongoing effort to keep our quaint B & B current and cozy. And, we do so because we want our guests to have the best possible… Read More
Check out May Touring Tips for Canandaigua and the western Finger Lakes. You don’t want to miss a thing. May is a great month to visit. The weather is still cool. The crowds are still at home. And, the perennials are in full bloom. Take advantage of our Free Weeknight Package in May and June. Stay two… Read More
Once again, the 1795 Acorn Inn Bed and Breakfast in Canandaigua, New York has received the AAA Four Diamond Award. The 1795 Acorn Inn is the only Bed and Breakfast in New York State to have received the AAA Four Diamond Award for 22 consecutive years. According to AAA, “Four Diamond establishments are upscale in… Read More
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Online Travel Agents (OTA). What is an Online Travel Agent? Well, perhaps you’ve heard of tripadvisor.com, expedia.com, booking.com, priceline.com, kayak.com. The list goes on and it seems to be getting bigger all the time. As a consumer, I am a fan of OTA’s. I almost always book my airline… Read More
Why Stay At A Bed And Breakfast? If you have ever asked yourself that question, then here are a few answers. There are so many options out there today. Hotels. Motels. Airbnb (which really has nothing to do with a B & B). Vacation Rental By Owner (VBRO). And I am sure countless more I… Read More
Yesterday morning at the the breakfast table, a comment was made which made me think… We’re Not Your Grandmother’s House. The comment was from a couple in their late 50’s/early60’s that was looking for a book to read. They mentioned when they visited B & B’s before, they always have books. I said in 2004,… Read More
February activities in the Finger Lakes are bountiful. Just check out what there is to do and check out the 1795 Acorn Inn Packages page for great values at this Canandaigua accommodation. Not only are we conveniently located to many of the activities below, but you will be comforted in luxury, warmth and hospitality. February Activities In… Read More
Our latest tripadvisor.com review… It truly doesn’t get much better than this as far as reviews go. Thanks Helen and Neil. Always my pleasure to have you stay and I look forward to seeing you again next year. To all guests that have stayed, every review helps us. Whether on google, tripadvisor.com, facebook or any other… Read More