Ontario County, Administrative county in Finger Lakes region, New York, US.
Description
Ontario County is an administrative region in the Finger Lakes area spanning roughly 1,700 square kilometers with lakes, parks, and different communities. It stretches from Canandaigua outward to surrounding towns and creates a mix of urban and rural spaces across the landscape.
History
This region was established in 1789 as one of New York State's original twelve counties, created when Montgomery County was divided up. That early founding shaped the development of the entire Finger Lakes area and made it historically important.
Culture
The region preserves stories of the Seneca and other nations who lived here for centuries through museums and memorial sites that visitors can explore today. These places show how earlier inhabitants lived and what mattered to them in ways that feel real and personal when you walk through them.
Practical
Visitors can find central information and services in Canandaigua, which serves as the main administrative hub for the region. It helps to explore the different communities throughout the area to understand how the region spreads out, since it covers several separate towns.
Did you know?
The region sits at a major crossroads where several main highways connect urban centers with rural areas throughout the land. This strategic location has drawn people for over two centuries and shaped how communities developed here.
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Belhurst Castle
25.5 km
Sonnenberg Gardens
5.7 km
Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
4.2 km
Ganondagan State Historic Site
15.9 km
Mendon Ponds Park
29 km
Palmyra New York Temple
21.5 kmRoseland Park
3.6 kmNew York State Agricultural Experiment Station
23.2 km
Keuka Lake State Park
31.5 km
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
25.5 km
YMCA Camp Cory
29.8 km
Clifton Springs Sanitarium
17.6 kmHoneoye Lake Boat Launch State Park
22.5 km
Granger Homestead
5.3 km
Kershaw Beach
3.4 km
Roseland Waterpark
4.3 kmC. E. K. Mees Observatory
19.3 km
Canandaigua Historic District
4.5 km
Benham House
3.8 km
Smith's Opera House
25 km
Nester House
25.3 kmSmith Observatory and Dr. William R. Brooks House
24.6 km
St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church Complex
12.9 km
Canandaigua Veterans Hospital Historic District
5.9 km
Parrott Hall
23.2 kmPort Gibson United Methodist Church
23.5 kmArnold Potter House
22.2 km
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