Travels in the 2nd half

Howlett Farms, Avon NY   At over 3300 miles (5310 Km), Route U.S. 20 is the longest road in United States. This week we are finishing our trip along the road in New York State, driving from the Finger Lakes to the vineyards of the Lake Erie shores. Bes Friends, Canandaigua, NY The city of Canandaigua was incorporated in 1815 as a village, and then in 1913 as a city. It occupies the northern tip of Canandaigua Lake. The town has been home to several industrial mills over the years, but today its main industries are tourism, and winemaking, especially the production of Manishewitz wines. A great place for breakfast in town in Patty’s Place Diner . They serve excellent, fresh, locally produced food, and it is a favorite with locals. A walk along its Main Street is a walk through the many eras and styles of building in the area. From Canandaigua, I traveled west along U.S. 20 to the town of Lima NY (pronounced Lyma). Its pronunciation is due to its founders coming from the town of Lyme...

Cazenovia Lake   This week we continue on our journey along U.S. Route 20 through New York State. This leg of our trip took us through the Finger Lakes region of the state, passing along the northern tips of the largest Finger Lakes. It was a wonderful chance to explore each of these towns, and to see how they differ in their interactions with the lakes. I started the trip in the town of Cazenovia, New York . If you read my blog about the Lorenzo State Historic Site , you might remember that the town was created as an investment scheme by Dutch bankers in the early 19th century. They hired John Lincklaen, a local agent, to buy the land, divide it into lots, and then resell it. I stayed overnight at the Lincklaen House , a hotel and restaurant built in 1835. My room was comfortable, especially for an older building. However, there is no elevator in the building, and all rooms are on the second floor or higher. The Lincklaen House Walking along Albany Street, I found buildings repres...