Weekend Getaway With a H2O View?

[Lawdwaz]

O.K., all ideas will be appreciated here:

I'm looking for a 1-2 night stay in the Finger Lakes on the water.  I always loved the 1000's Islands but looking for something a bit different.  We enjoy hitting the shops, walking the docks, decent food etc. 

Not looking to spend a chunk-o-change on lodging but don't want to sleep in the car either.

A nice family owned No-Tell-Motel would work. 

Fresh water area with a salt water feel??

Talk to me Goose......................................................

[WNYBuckHunter]

Canandaigua has a great waterfront area, something for everyone.

[Dinsdale]

Buffalo small boat harbor and a bottle of ripple......all you have to do is drive down Main St.

Hang out on the chairs at Buff General ER waiting room......just take a blanket; maybe you can score a gurney to lay on.

[Pygmy]

Larry...Check out the Viking Motel on Keuka south of Penn Yan on the east branch.

Ain't real fancy but last time I was there it was clean and reasonable.

You can fish off the shore and docks or take out a rowboat.

Good access to places like The Windmill and good restaurants.. Pleasant Valley Inn south of Hammondsport is absolutely first rate. Not cheap, but a real quality dining experience.  I have had good reports about Sarassin's  on the Lake( SP ?) in Penn Yan. Penn Yan is a pretty cool old lake village and the main street is worth a walk

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Stop in the Penn Yan Country Club for lunch.  Tell the manager ( named Katrina) that you came on the recomendation of her Uncle Dan... ...  No...HONEST..She really IS my neice.. .. You might get a free drink.

Tons of stuff like winery tours and farm markets in the area.

If you stop by Fox Run Winery on Seneca lake north of Dresden, my nephew ( Daniel) is the tasting room manager. You might get another free drink.. ..

Have fun...

[growalot]

there you have some good ideas...don't for get the Watins Glen area of Senica lake...you have the wineries and great eateries

[Lawdwaz]

Larry...Check out the Viking Motel on Keuka south of Penn Yan on the east branch.

Ain't real fancy but last time I was there it was clean and reasonable.

You can fish off the shore and docks or take out a rowboat.

Good access to places like The Windmill and good restaurants.. Pleasant Valley Inn south of Hammondsport is absolutely first rate. Not cheap, but a real quality dining experience.  I have had good reports about Sarassin's  on the Lake( SP ?) in Penn Yan. Penn Yan is a pretty cool old lake village and the main street is worth a walk

.

Stop in the Penn Yan Country Club for lunch.  Tell the manager ( named Katrina) that you came on the recomendation of her Uncle Dan... ...  No...HONEST..She really IS my neice.. .. You might get a free drink.

Tons of stuff like winery tours and farm markets in the area.

If you stop by Fox Run Winery on Seneca lake north of Dresden, my nephew ( Daniel) is the tasting room manager. You might get another free drink.. ..

Have fun...

Sounds like I'll need to sign up for AA when I get home!! ;D

I think we have a darn good start to the weekend here, thanks Dan.  Much obliged!