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Experience Local Cuisines on a Food & History Tour
Food & History Tours are offered in Buffalo,
Oswego, Lewiston, Syracuse, Saratoga Springs, Canandaigua,
Rochester, Beacon, and the Catskills
Nice ! Food and History Tours are a fun and delicious way to enjoy the signature flavors of an area's cuisines and brews while learning about the local history and culture. Professionally-guided walking and bus tours visit shops, restaurants, pubs and historic sites, allowing ample time for guests to experience the town and its unique food and craft beverage scene. On every tour, there’s much to learn, and so much to taste !
> Buffalo's original 'Buffalo Wing Trail'
The pubs & corner taverns are as unique and distinct as the wings they serve.
Home to the famous Buffalo style chicken wings, the Buffalo Wing Trail offers a dozen wings at more than a dozen different restaurants, pubs and bars. The iconic Anchor Bar, considered the bar that started it all in 1964, is one of 13 stops along the trail.
> Upstate Eats Trail
Experience some of the most authentic food specialties in the entire U.S.
Running through Western and Central New York, connecting the major stops of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Binghamton, The Upstate Eats Trail is a 225-mile journey featuring regional restaurants, roadside stands, corner taverns, diners and ice cream shops that make some of the most authentic food specialties in the entire U.S.
> Oswego Food & History Tours
Learn Oswego history as you walk, and drop in to sample delectable offerings.
Picturesquely seated on the Great Lake Ontario, the City of Oswego is steeped in history and full of unique restaurants, bistros and taverns. Learn Oswego’s history as you walk around the many historic buildings, dropping in at some of the local establishments to sample their delectable offerings.
> The Roaming Table: Lewiston-Niagara Food Tours
Discover the famous Dines of Lewiston, just minutes from Niagara Falls -
Discover what the Village of Lewiston has to offer, just south of Niagara Falls. Sample food and beverages from restaurants nationally featured on Food Network and The Travel Channel, while you learn about the rich history, culture and architecture of this small town near majestic Falls !
> Saratoga Springs Food Tours
Learn about Saratoga's 'Healing Waters' as you enjoy the local Farm delicacies..
This tour pairs tasty local cuisine with the special history, culture and lore of the “Spa City.” Beginning at the Saratoga Farmer’s Market, you'll enjoy fresh produce and a variety of homemade products while learning how Saratoga got its reputation as a place of 'healing waters.'
> Finger Lakes Food Tours
Stroll by Canandaigua's "chosen spot" and sample the Area's signature foods.
Stroll through historic Uptown Canandaigua eating, exploring and enjoying the signature food and gorgeous views of what the Seneca Iroquois called “The Chosen Spot” by Canandaigua Lake. Sample the foods of Canadaigua’s favorite restaurants, while learning interesting tidbits of this city’s history, culture and sights.
> Flower City Food Tours in Rochester
Join walking tours in either Rochester or Pittsford, on the historic Erie Canal.
You are invited to “nourish your brain and your belly” as this walking tour highlights architectural, historical and cultural points of interest between each and every bite of local cuisine. Tours are offerd in various areas of Rochester (Flower City) as well as close-by Pittsford, set on the historic Erie Canal.
> Hudson Valley Food and Farm Tour
Find farm-to-table dines & historic wineries, that even George Washington approved -
Learn the history of the mighty Hudson River and the Hudson Valley as you experience quaint Farmers’ Markets, artisan delights, farm-to-table dining, historic wineries and more. End your tour at the ‘Best Restaurant in the Hudson Valley’ and view the grounds of George Washington’s longest-running Revolutionary War Headquarters.
> Beacon Bites and Beverages
Enjoy some Eclectic bites and beverages from Eateries on the yummy side of Beacon.
With its proximity to the Culinary Institute of America and local farms, the eclectic and hip city of Beacon dishes up fresh, innovative bites and beverages by local artisans and chefs. The walking tour stops for tastings at eateries, creative shops, and urban spaces while learning about the former industrial-turned-artsy city’s lore and culture.
> Catskill - Table to Farm Tours
Cruise the scenic mountains, tour local farms, talk to the farmers, and taste their crafts.
The Catskills is a unique farming region, filled with a variety of small family farm producers. Reach the scenic mountain areas in a comfortable 15 passenger van to meet the farmers, tour their farms and hear their stories. Learn about their philosophies as you taste delicious farm-to-table food and handcrafted beverages.
> New York Kitchen
Take the Class and cook your own, or visit the Bistro for upscale American cuisine.
Overlooking gorgeous Canandaigua Lake, this state-of-the-art facility features a hands-on kitchen, educational theater, and tasting room. The Upstairs Bistro offers upscale New American cuisine. Designed to inspire and tantalize, the center is filled with exciting and tasty daily activities, events and cooking classes.
