Waterfalls and Wine: Trek & Taste

Monday, October 8th - 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Here is your chance to experience two of the region's most famous attractions: our waterfalls and wineries. First, learn why "Ithaca is Gorges". Enjoy one of the Finger Lakes most famous falls up-close-and-personal in its full autumn regalia, with a 3/4 mile easy walk to the base of Taughannock Falls. You will receive a guided interpretive hike along the gorge trail learning how the glaciers carved out the gorges hundreds of thousands years ago.

After a boxed lunch in the park, we will transport you to two favorite stops along the Cayuga Wine Sheldrake Point Vineyard Wine Tasting Trail. Our first stop will be Bellwether Hard Cider, the only Cidery on the Cayuga Wine Trail. You will sample wonderful examples of this classic American beverage: from sparkling to still, and dry to sweet. Our second stop will be Sheldrake Point Vineyard, where you will taste an array of classic Finger Lakes wines, including Riesling and traditional Ice Wine.

The tour departs from the Cornell Law School at 10:00 am and returns by 4:00 PM.

Price: $75 per person if reserved prior to September 1, 2012, $85 per person if booked after September 1st. Boxed lunch included in tour price. Pre-registration and confirmation is required for this tour. Space is limited.

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Waterfalls and Glass: Corning Museum of Glass and Watkins Glen Hike

Tuesday, October 9th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

On this tour, we visit two international Finger Lakes attractions: the Corning Museum of Glass and the breathtaking Watkins Glen State Park.

We start our day first by exploring the magical Corning Museum of Glass. At The Corning Museum of Glass, glass isn't just for looking at or looking through. During your visit, you will explore, research, touch, and interact with glass. You will receive a guided tour that explores the Contemporary Glass Gallery, one of the best Hot Glass Show at Corning Museum of Glass

Hot Glass Show at Corning Museum of Glass

collections in the world of contemporary glass art; witness a hot glass show where you will experience a live, narrated glassblowing demonstration; and experience the Glass Innovation Center filled with interactive high-tech science and technology exhibits.

After lunch at the Museum Cafe, we will head to Watkins Glen State Park to enjoy the beautiful gorge trail that traverses along winding paths and steps, through stone tunnels, over bridges through rainbows and behind waterfalls. This hike involves 1.5 miles of going down and up lots of steps. Guests must be in moderately good physical shape. Wear comfortable, water-resistant walking shoes, as the trails can be wet and somewhat slippery in places.

The tour departs from the Cornell Law School at 9:00 am and returns by 4:00 PM.

Price: $85 per person if reserved prior to September 1, 2012, $95 per person if booked after September 1st. Price of lunch at the cafe not included. Pre-registration and confirmation is required for this tour. Space is limited.