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Cross-Border Showcase ~ So close by! A re you ready to take a trip you’ll enjoy so much that you start planning the next one before you even get home? You don’t have to go far! Beginning in the rural region of the Genesee Valley, through the City of Rochester’s metro area, and south into Central New York and the Finger Lakes, your adventure awaits... Picture strolling through a lakeside village, shopping at unique boutiques, being pampered at a luxury spa or sampling some of the best wine in the country – New York State has surprises waiting around every corner. You don’t need to go far to indulge in art, culture, nature, leisure, and more. Garlic Festival, coming up September 2017 peppermint, cheeses, garlic, tomatoes, and (even) sauerkraut. Thanks to our rich farmland, we have a tradition of inventive chefs and a history of turning hops and wheat into delicious ales, beers and lagers. Tee off at one of the many golf courses in Upstate New York. Rochester is one of the premier golf centres in the Northeast U.S. and major championships are hosted here. There are more than 60 semi-private and public/resort courses within a 45-minute drive of the centre of Rochester alone – designed by some of the top golf course designers in the world. We’ve got everything you’re looking for – open tee times, affordable greens fees and plenty to do after your round. We take our food and drink seriously, and it shows – there are festivals for grapes, ribs, BBQ, cherries, strawberries, lavender, So, what are you waiting for? Plan your trip to New York State today! www.crossbordershowcase.com • Dine at one of NY State’s many renowned farm-to-table restaurants in the Finger Lakes, also known as the “Napa Valley of the East.” Here you’ll also find over 100 wineries and five distinct wine tails to explore and enjoy. Your Summer Adventure Awaits in New York State! See extraordinary scenic wonders, thrilling amusement parks and resort golf courses. Savor craft beers and award-winning wines from Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. Learn, play and discover at one-of-a-kind museums. Visit: crossbordershowcase.com ® NYSED, used w/ permission 33 Silver & Gold Magazine ~ Summer 2017 /welcome2nys /crossbordershowcase /WelcomeSurprise