Stephanie & Kishan's Guidebook
Food scene
1833 Restaurant & Bar at the Inns of Aurora. A local go-to with upscale dining. A posh bar with signature cocktails. On weekends and busy summer days a reservation is recommended.
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Aurora Inn
391 Main St1833 Restaurant & Bar at the Inns of Aurora. A local go-to with upscale dining. A posh bar with signature cocktails. On weekends and busy summer days a reservation is recommended.
A local favorite on Main Street in Aurora with American fare and drinks. Outdoor dining in the warmer months and good place for take out!
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Fargo Bar & Grill
384 Main StA local favorite on Main Street in Aurora with American fare and drinks. Outdoor dining in the warmer months and good place for take out!
This is our absolute favorite! Grab a drink on the couch while you wait for your food (take out) or eat in. The owners are fabulous, the food is amazing and the atmosphere can’t be beat. They are typically open Thursday-Saturday. Get your order in early, they sell out quick!
Salt of the Earth
147 Cayuga StreetThis is our absolute favorite! Grab a drink on the couch while you wait for your food (take out) or eat in. The owners are fabulous, the food is amazing and the atmosphere can’t be beat. They are typically open Thursday-Saturday. Get your order in early, they sell out quick!
This winery is a 10 minute drive from Heron Cottage. They have trivia nights, great food/takeout, wine tastings, music, brunch and other fun events year-round!
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Treleaven Wines
658 Lake RdThis winery is a 10 minute drive from Heron Cottage. They have trivia nights, great food/takeout, wine tastings, music, brunch and other fun events year-round!
This awesome brewery is right around the corner from the cottage. They have great pizza, sandwiches and flights. Known for their IPAs and sours. Check their Facebook page for music events.
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Aurora Ale & Lager Co.
1897 NY-90This awesome brewery is right around the corner from the cottage. They have great pizza, sandwiches and flights. Known for their IPAs and sours. Check their Facebook page for music events.
We think this is the best pizza in the area. The shop is a little run down and not much to look at (attached to a small bowling alley) but the food is great and you can get it quick. Cash only.
King Ferry Pizzeria
1007 MainWe think this is the best pizza in the area. The shop is a little run down and not much to look at (attached to a small bowling alley) but the food is great and you can get it quick. Cash only.
We love this new-ish brewery in Lansing, a 30 minute drive from the cottage. They also have music events and hop over to the historic Rogues Harbor across the street for more drinks or food.
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Salt Point Brewing Co.
6 Louise Bement LnWe love this new-ish brewery in Lansing, a 30 minute drive from the cottage. They also have music events and hop over to the historic Rogues Harbor across the street for more drinks or food.
A seasonal restaurant you can arrive by boat. We love this place in the summer months. There is an outdoor tiki bar and check their Facebook page for music events.
Wheelhouse Restaurant
31-34 Hibiscus Harbor LnA seasonal restaurant you can arrive by boat. We love this place in the summer months. There is an outdoor tiki bar and check their Facebook page for music events.
If you’re interested in lake hopping, head to Owasco Lake and try Drifters. We love it there!
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Drifters on Owasco
2846 Fire Lane 1If you’re interested in lake hopping, head to Owasco Lake and try Drifters. We love it there!
Grocery
Local grocery spots to stock the fridge during your stay.
15 minute drive from the cottage, further along Cayuga Lake.
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Union Springs Shurfine Super
177 Cayuga St15 minute drive from the cottage, further along Cayuga Lake.
Two miles north of the cottage, located at the Wells College boat house lawn, this Farmer’s Market operates every Saturday morning 10am-2pm June-October.
Aurora Farmers' Market
165 Main StTwo miles north of the cottage, located at the Wells College boat house lawn, this Farmer’s Market operates every Saturday morning 10am-2pm June-October.
This unique general store has a little bit of everything! Call beforehand to see if they have your grocery item. They make great breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
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Wilcox General Store
1595 NY-34BThis unique general store has a little bit of everything! Call beforehand to see if they have your grocery item. They make great breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
This is the closest place to fill up on gas. They have breakfast sandwiches, lunch, gluten free goodies, local craft goods and succulents.
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KING FERRY CORNER STORE
960 NY-34BThis is the closest place to fill up on gas. They have breakfast sandwiches, lunch, gluten free goodies, local craft goods and succulents.