Spring Issue 2023

Let Spring Begin!

As the snow melts and spring arrives in the region, the landscape transforms, coming alive in vibrant shades of green and floral blooms. New life awaits just about everywhere you look, and LivCo offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy it all alongside friends, family, and community.  

Some of our favorite ways to kick off spring in LivCo? Try strapping on your hiking boots and pay a visit to some of LivCo’s many waterfalls, welcoming spring with their mighty roars. Or, spend a day at the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park, where history and nature converge across 16 towns and adjacent counties to form a one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation opportunity for the entire family. 

Make sure to mark your calendar for some of LivCo’s premiere spring events, too. The Tree Peony Festival at Linwood Gardens, taking place the last two weekends of May and the first weekend of June, is your exclusive chance to see this private garden that’s only open on select dates — and springtime is the perfect opportunity to see the Japanese and American tree peonies. Plan to celebrate the Summer Solstice at Hillcrest Estate, an expansive historic property built in 1899 that has since hosted famous figures like Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt. Find your inner calm at the New York State Yoga Festival at Letchworth State Park on June 3rd, or, find some excitement on June 3rd and 4th at the National Warplane Museum Airshow in Geneseo, New York. 

However you enjoy it, springtime in LivCo is a can’t-miss occasion, with unique experiences for everyone. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand-new to the region, we’re sure you’ll leave with a springtime story that you’ll remember for seasons to come. Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, and there’s no greater place to experience this refreshing change for yourself than in LivCo.

Planning a trip to Livingston County? Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking for inspiration, our seasonal guides showcase the must-dos, hidden gems, restaurants, attractions, and events that make LivCo a can't-miss destination. View the 2023 Spring Guide online today. 

 

CHECK OUT ARTICLES IN THE ISSUE:

Outdoors

Spring Into the Outdoors

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Add fragrant splashes of color to your spring adventures by touring postcard-ready parks and wildflower-rich natural areas. Leave behind the fast pace of daily life and explore miles of trails in one of our adventurous state parks or forests. No visit to LivCo is…

Livingston Libation Loop

Crafted to Perfection

  • 5 minute read

MEET THE CRAFT BEVERAGE PRODUCERS BRINGING DISTILLING BACK TO LIVCO FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE PROHIBITION Alcohol has always been artisanal in New York, where the spirit of inventive brewers and distillers dates back to the colonial era. Sip on innovative local…

Places to Stay

Springtime Getaways

  • 6 minute read

Plan a Cozy Farm Stay and Connect with Springtime Nature. LivCo is filled with opportunities for outdoor adventure. From kayaking to hiking, biking to waterfall chasing, however you like to play in Mother Nature, you can find your favorite activities here…

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IF BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES, STATELY MANSIONS, AND REGAL SETTINGS ARE ALL OVER YOUR WEDDING VISION BOARD, YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THESE ESTATE HOMES FOR YOUR ROMANTIC DAY. Looking for a dream venue for your upcoming nuptials? If wedding bells are in your future…

Family Fun

How to Spend A Rainy Day

  • 4 minute read

Embrace an unexpected bad-weather day by spending time indoors trying something new. When spring begins often too do spring showers. But on those rainy days when it feels like there's nothing to do, the Genesee River Valley is home to lots of kid-friendly…

Dining

Did Someone Say Brunch?

  • 3 minute read

FROM INSTAGRAM-VIBES TO FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPOTS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, LIVCO HAS OPTIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF BRUNCH-LOVER. These days, brunching is a way of life for people on the weekends, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the multitude of choices…

Downtown

Spend a Day in Dansville

  • 5 minute read

HIKING, HISTORY, AND HOPS AWAIT! Historic and charming, Dansville is a delightful slice of small-town Americana in southern LivCo. Dansville was founded in 1795 and is one of the oldest towns in the region. As such, it’s packed with history, from the Clara…

  • 4 minute read

VIBRANT COLORS AND WILDLIFE MIXED WITH ART AND AMUSEMENT. Inspired and delighted by the landscape of Western New York, artist Erin Hanafin Sweeney is creating pieces that celebrate the colors, spirit, and absurd kitsch of springtime. Geneseo, New York-based…

Dining

The New Normal

  • 4 minute read

THE NORMAL IS A NEW TIPLESS RESTAURANT - THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN LIVCO. One of the best parts of travel? Hands down, it’s trying out new restaurants, cuisines, and types of dining that you might not be able to find wherever you call home. In LivCo…

Itineraries

2023 Spring Weekend Itinerary

  • 6 minute read

FROM OUTDOOR FESTIVITIES TO BLOOMING GARDENS, SPRING IS ALL ABOUT NEW BEGINNINGS! GET INSPIRED AND PLAN A FUN-FILLED WEEKEND TRIP TO LIVCO. THURSDAY Make Mt Morris, New York, birthplace of Francis Bellamy, the author of the Pledge of Allegiance, your basecamp for…

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