Savoring Sweetness: Maple Season & More!
Discover maple excursions and locations for sweet treats in the Geneseo area!
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Calling all sweet tooths! March is Maple Season- but Geneseo is packed with locally sourced and homemade sweets beyond just syrup! Learn about longstanding maple traditions in the area, or where you can find similar local sweets right on our Main Street!
Maple Weekends- Letchworth State Park
A short drive from Geneseo leads you to the gem of Livingston County- Letchworth State Park! On Saturday, March 16, NYS Maple weekend will come to a head with a weekend full of maple activities, including pancake breakfasts and maple sugaring demonstrations! Discover more at the NYS Letchworth Site.
Cartwrights Maple Tree Inn
While located outside the county in Angelica NY, Cartwright’s is a must-have maple experience if you are coming to or from Geneseo. Open seasonally through April 7th, they offer fresh all you can eat buckwheat pancakes with syrup made in house. An experience for students or residents looking for a day trip outside of town!
Genesee County Village and Museum
The Maple Sugar Festival at the Genesee County Village and Museum is held for select dates in March. In addition to the maple breakfast option, the festival takes you back in time to showcase the history of maple sugaring with original techniques and tools early settlers used to collect sap. Located just outside of Livingston county, the museum and festival is a short drive from Geneseo.
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Sweet Syrups & More in Geneseo
You can find local maple products and home-made sweeteners across Geneseo all year long! Visit some of these favorites that offer incredible local products that shine beyond just maple season.
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An artisanal shop highlighting local products including teas, syrup, spices, and honey! This gourmet shop offers locally sourced ingredients and gifts. Learn more here.
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Deer Run Winery’s Sunday brunch highlights homemade breakfast favorites such as omelets, french toast, pancakes, along with local syrup and seasonal bakery items. Learn more here.
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Offering local brews, house made coffee syrup and sauces, and baked goods and burritos that can satisfy both your sweet and savory cravings. Learn more here.
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Offering an all day brunch menu, Crickets highlights fresh ingredients along with specialty crafted coffees and cocktails. Learn more here.
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If your looking for sweets, look no further than here. Sweet Arts is a local favorite full of homemade baked goods, artisan chocolates and pastry items. They also offer delicious cafe an drink options, and cake creations! Learn more here.
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Beyond flowers, Genesee Valley includes a gift shop featuring local truffles, local maple syrup, and maple candy. Learn more here.
If you are planning a maple trip in the area, why not explore our Main Street for even more sweet experiences? Soak up all the sugary goodness Geneseo has to offer this time of year!
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