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Fall in Upstate New York

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At The Nest Cottage our favorite season is Fall.Fall is a beautiful scenic season to enjoy in Upstate, NY. Lake Ontario is beautiful any time of year. Living in Webster New York we love to walk at Webster County Park. There are trails in the woods along the creek, a pier and shoreland along Lake Ontario.Another one of our favorite spots is just a 30-minute picturesque drive down Lake Road. You will be in the quaint hamlet of Pultneyville, NY.B. Forman Park is a gem of a spot on the shores of Lake Ontario.Get out and enjoy this spectacular time …

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Where to SHOP | Rochester, NY

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You can SHOP til you DROP with a wide selection of local businesses. We have just about anything to suit your fancy. TIPS:You will find the mileage distance from thenest-cottage noted in blue.&For additional information “click” on the name for links to websites. This blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all there is to: Eat| See| Shop while visiting this beautiful part of Upstate New York.be our guest: We provide this information for our guests; as well as anyone visiting or living in the area.the nest-cottage:We are a darling 2-bedroom short-term rental cottage …

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What to SEE | Finger Lakes

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There are so many things to do & see when you visit one of the Finger Lakes.We are exploring some great ideas at:Canandaigua Lake, Cayuga Lake, Seneca Lake &Skaneateles Lake Note:Be sure to “hit” on the word to get a link to a website.There is a ton of information available for you to explore throughout.Our Favorite Picks are in Blue. This blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all there is to: Eat| See| Shop while visiting this beautiful part of Upstate New York.be our guest: We provide this information for our guests; as …

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What to SEE | Erie Canal

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It would be a shame to come to the area and not see the ERIE CANAL. I grew up in Fairport, NY which is a charming village that lies along the Erie Canal. I absolutely love the canal and the village of Fairport. You will too. It Is Just 14.3 Mi Drive From The Nest-Cottage.  we love to walk the canal Tow Path.From: the village of Fairport to: Perinton Park.  Here are some things you can enjoy if you choose to journey there. I also put some options that take you to: The Village Of Pittsford and the Hamlet of Bushnell’s Basin. Both are charming …

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Where to EAT | Finger Lakes

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The Finger Lakes Region is beautiful and captivating. A must see for any visitor to Upstate NY. We are going to focus on Five of the Eleven Lakes. Listed below are fabulous restaurants to visit on Canandaigua Lake, Cayuga Lake, Conesus Lake, Seneca Lake and Skaneateles Lake.Be sure to click on the names to connect you to links and have access to a slew of information. This blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all there is to: Eat| See| Shop while visiting this beautiful part of Upstate New York.be our guest: We provide …

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Where to EAT | Erie Canal

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What fun to dine along the Erie Canal.There are so many wonderful places to explore:in both of the villages of Fairport and Pittsford and the Hamlet of Bushnell’s Basin.You will find a restaurant to suit your appetite. Here is the list of our favorites. Hint: Just hit on the restaurant’s name to bring you to their website. This blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all there is to: Eat| See| Shop while visiting this beautiful part of Upstate New York.be our guest: We provide this information for our guests; as well as anyone …

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THE INSTAGRAM EDITION | Rochester, NY

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THE INSTAGRAM EDITION: Rochester, NY includes all the SPOTS that thenest-cottage2022 follows on Instagram. These are spots that I have my eye on in and around the Rochester Area. Places I can’t wait to try. Perhaps I have tried them, and I loved them. Anyway, here they are. I suggest you go cold turkey. Maybe you might peek at their Instagram to drool over the photos like I do. Then you can decide which one you just got to try. Either way enjoy the experience! This blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all …

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Where to EAT | Rochester NY

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There are so many wonderful places to EAT at in Rochester, NY. Whether you are a foodie, out on a Date Night, exploring the city on vacation, or just looking to try some place new…Rochester has a diverse assortment of restaurants for you to enjoy. this blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all there is to: Eat| See| Shop while visiting this beautiful part of Upstate New York.be our guest: We provide this information for our guests; as well as anyone visiting or living in the area.the nest-cottage:We are a darling 2-bedroom short-term …

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Where to SHOP | Webster, NY

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Where to SHOP: Webster, NYWe have gobs of cute places to SHOP in & around the village of Webster. Here are some of our favorites. TIPS:You will find the mileage distance from thenest-cottage noted in blue.&For additional information “click” on the name for links to websites. This blog is all about: Webster| Rochester| The Erie Canal| The Finger Lakes| and all there is to: Eat| See| Shop while visiting this beautiful part of Upstate New York.be our guest: We provide this information for our guests; as well as anyone visiting or living in the area.the nest-cottage:We are a darling 2-bedroom …

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