Geneva is a city in the Finger LakesRegion of the USFederal state new York. The City of Geneva lies within the more extensive Town of Geneva.
Geneva is picturesquely situated at the north end of Seneca Lake and has numerous beautifully restored buildings. The city is also of great tourist interest due to its convenient location in the heart of the Finger Lakes. The hotel capacities are impressive and the region offers countless excursion destinations. Geneva also claims to be the “Lake Trout Capital of the World”.
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| Geneva | ||
| county | Ontario County | |
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| Residents | 13,617 (City), 3,289 (Town) (2000) | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 13199   | ||
| height | 136 m | |
| Tourist info web | City of Geneva | |
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background
Before the arrival of the European settlers, there was a Seneca Indian village on the site of today's city of Geneva, which was called "Canada Saga". During the Seven Years' War and the American War of Independence, the British expanded the place into a military base. The settlement was then abandoned and destroyed by the Sullivan expedition in 1779.
As part of the land purchases of the Pulteney Association, the place was repopulated by Europeans around 1793. The foundation of the took place in several steps since 1806 Town of Geneva, which got its name in honor of the Swiss city of Geneva. According to another interpretation, the name is a corruption of the word "Seneca". Geneva later received the rank of one City.
Around 1825 Geneva received through the Cayuga-Seneca Canal Connection to the Erie Canal, which is extremely important for the region's economic development.
getting there
By plane
The closest major airport is the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester. The Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse.
If you want to land as close to Geneva as possible (and are not afraid of cumbersome flight connections), you can also use the small one Finger Lakes Regional Airport (0G7) in Seneca Falls fly in.
By train
The closest Amtrak-Broad stations are in Rochester and Syracuse.
By bus
Geneva owns a Greyhound-Terminal.
In the street
Geneva is on US Route 20, a country road that Albany With Buffalo connects and owes its importance above all to the fact that its use is free of charge. There is a fee to use the parallel Interstate Highway 90 in New York.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
church
- 1 First Baptist Church, 134 N Main St, at Lewis St. Romanesque style church (late 19th century).
Buildings
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See also: Hotels.
- Ashcroft, 112 Jay St, near Kings Ln. Gothic Revival style residential building from the 19th century.
- Genesee Park Historic District, around Genesee Park Place. Historic residential district with many buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Geneva Armory, 300 Main St, at Milton St. Late 19th century weapons cache, late Victorian style.
- Hobart & William Smith College, between Hamilton St, Pulteney St, St. Clair St and White Springs Rd. Well worth seeing college campus with many venerable old buildings. Geneva Hall and Trinity Hall deserve particular attention.
- Rose Hill Mansion, Route 96A, a little southeast of Geneva. One of the most notable Greek Revival homes in the country, built in 1838. The 21 rooms are furnished in the elegant Empire style and can be visited.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (from October to April only Sun).Price: Entry $ 6 (Seniors and Students 10-18 $ 4).
- Parrott Hall, W North St, between Castle St. and Preemption Rd. Italian style villa from the 19th century.
- South Main Street Historic District, Around S Main St. Historic residential area with many buildings from the 19th century (including Greek Revival and late Victorian styles).
Museums
- Mike Weaver Drain Tile Museum, Route 96A & East Lake Rd. Museum that houses an exhibition of historic ceramic drainpipes.
- Prouty-Chew House and Museum, 543 South Main St. Tel.: 1 315-789-5151. The museum of Geneva Historical Society.Open: Tue - Fri 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m., Sat 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m., Sun (July-August only) 1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.Price: free entry.
Parks
- Seneca Lake State Park, 1 Lakefront Dr. Park on the shores of Seneca Lake with a swimming beach, playground and hiking trails.
- Washington Street Cemetery, Washington St & Monroe St. 19th century cemetery.
activities
- 2 The Smith Opera House, 82 Seneca St. Tel.: 1 315-781-LIVE, 1-866-355-LIVE. Victorian Opera House built in 1894. The program of events includes drama and film screenings.
shop
- Geneva Farmer's Market and Fresh Air Market, Exchange Street Parking Lot. Open: Every Thursday morning from mid-June to mid-October.
- Tops, 815 Canandaigua Rd. Large, well-stocked supermarket.
- 1 Wegmans, 300 Hamilton St. Large, well-stocked supermarket.
kitchen
- Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, 315 Hamilton St.
- Geneva Ciccino's Pizza, 401 Exchange St.
- Kyo Asian Bistro, 486 Exchange St.
- La Cucina restaurant, 258 Hamilton St.
- 1 Ling Ling Chinese Buffet, 481 Hamilton St.
- Nonna Cosentino's Trattoria, 1 Railroad Pl.
- Pontillo's pizzeria, 258 Hamilton St.
- Uncle Joe's Pizzeria, 99 N Genesee St.
- Wing Tai Oriental Restaurant, 164 Castle St.
nightlife
- Halsey's, 106 Seneca St.
- Inland Reef, 500 Hamilton St..
- Lizards Tailgaters Lounge, 40 Church St.
- Red Dove Tavern, 30 Castle St.
accommodation
Cheap
medium
- The Farr Inn, 164 Washington St. Tel.: 1 315-789-7730. Bed & Breakfast housed in a Tudor style villa built in 1929.Price: Room $ 85-105.
- Paradise On the Lake Bed & Breakfast, 4136 High Banks Rd. Tel.: 1 315-585-9901. Price: Rooms from $ 110.
- Ramada Inn Geneva Lakefront, 41 Front Lake Dr. Relatively new, large chain hotel directly on the lake shore with beautiful, well-kept and large rooms.Price: From $ 120.
Upscale
- Belhurst's, Route 145. A luxury hotel with individually furnished rooms housed in a castle built in the 1880s.Price: Room $ 105-365.
- Geneva on the Lake, Nests house; 1001 Lochland Rd. Luxury hotel housed in an opulent villa that was originally used as a private residence. The remarkable building was built in 1914 in the Italian Renaissance style.Price: Room $ 197-485.
Vacation homes
- Cobtree, 462 Armstrong Rd. Tel.: 1 315-789-1144. 4 cottages (modern brick buildings, 3 bedrooms each) on Seneca Lake. Weekly rent depending on the time of year $ 910-1,575. The houses can also be rented on a daily basis.
- Cottage at Reed's Point, 5011 Reed's Point, 9 km south of Geneva on Route 14. Tel.: 1 315-789-1593. Single holiday home on the shores of Seneca Lake with bed capacities for 6-7 people.Price: Per week from $ 700 depending on the time of year.
- Sunrise Beach Homes, 5176 West Lake Rd. Tel.: 1 315-789-2551. 3 wooden houses of different sizes on the west bank of Seneca Lake. Weekly rental from $ 800 depending on the time of year and size of the house. The cottages can also be rented on a daily basis.
Learn
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Geneva is home to the Hobart and William Smith Colleges, a prestigious private college founded in 1822 (207 teachers, 1928 students, 10 postgraduates).
health
- 1 Geneva General Hospital, 196 North St. In medical emergencies you can find the Emergency room 24/7 medical assistance from Geneva General Hospital.
Practical advice
- 2 Geneva Post Office, 67 Castle St. The post office is located in a listed Colonial Revival building from the early 20th century.
trips
- Waterloo (Shopping location)
- Seneca Falls (Museum location)
- Canandaigua (Excursion location)
- Penn Yan (Excursion location)
- Auburn
- Rochester (the closest major city)
literature
- Geneva Historical Society: Geneva, Arcadia Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0738511943
- Geneva Historical Society: Geneva. 1940-1970, Arcadia Publishing, 2007. ISBN 0738555126
- P. J. Chapman, E.H. Glass Chapman: The First 100 Years of the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, Ny, New York Agricultural, 1999. ISBN 0967650712
