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There is something different about bringing home a vintage record, a piece of antique décor or a jacket you stumbled across in a small shop while traveling. Unlike the typical souvenir, it comes with a story — and often becomes a reminder of the trip long after you return home.

The Lake House on Canandaigua is tapping into that spirit of discovery with The Collector’s Getaway, a new Finger Lakes escape created for travelers who enjoy antiquing, vintage shopping and the simple thrill of finding something unexpected.

The package combines a stay along Canandaigua Lake with a self-guided journey through antique shops, vintage boutiques, record stores and markets throughout the region.

For travelers who like their vacations with a little treasure hunting mixed in, it offers an interesting new way to experience New York’s Finger Lakes.

A Different Way to Explore the Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes may be known for its lakes, wineries, small towns and beautiful scenery, but there is another side of the region worth exploring.

Antique stores, vintage shops and independent boutiques can turn an afternoon drive into an unexpected adventure. You may begin the day looking for nothing in particular and end it carrying home a decades-old record, vintage clothing or a decorative piece you never expected to find.

That unpredictability is part of the appeal.

The Lake House on Canandaigua has built The Collector’s Getaway around that experience, giving guests a starting point while still leaving plenty of room for spontaneous discoveries.

Follow the Finger Lakes Antiquing Trail

At the center of the getaway is the resort’s new Finger Lakes Antiquing Trail.

The curated field guide features 13 stops spread across Canandaigua, Farmington, Bloomfield, Geneva and Rochester, creating a route that can become part shopping excursion, part road trip and part exploration of the Finger Lakes.

The stops range from large antique malls filled with potential discoveries to traditional record stores, vintage fashion destinations and smaller curated boutiques.

Rather than trying to cover everything in a single day, guests can choose the places that interest them most and build their own itinerary.

It is an especially appealing addition for couples or friends planning a leisurely Finger Lakes weekend. Spend a few hours browsing, stop somewhere along the way for lunch, explore another town and then return to Canandaigua Lake for the evening.

What’s Included in The Collector’s Getaway?

The Collector’s Getaway requires a minimum two-night stay and includes deluxe accommodations at The Lake House on Canandaigua.

Guests also receive two complimentary cocktails at Library Bar, providing a relaxing way to end a day spent exploring the region.

There is also an exclusive Lake House tote bag — appropriately included for carrying some of the smaller treasures discovered along the way.

Perhaps most useful is the curated map and field guide highlighting local antique and vintage shopping destinations.

Travelers can follow the guide independently and create their own treasure hunt. Those who would rather leave the driving to someone else can work with The Lake House concierge team to arrange transportation to the shops they would like to visit.

Guests booking the package can use promotional code VINTAGE.

For package details, current availability and reservations, visit The Collector’s Getaway at The Lake House on Canandaigua.

The Lucky Flea Heads to Canandaigua Lake

Travelers considering a September getaway have another reason to put Canandaigua on their calendar.

The Lucky Flea is scheduled to return to The Lake House on Sunday, September 13, bringing a special fall market directly to the Canandaigua Lake waterfront.

More than 50 vintage curators, antique dealers, handmade artists and food vendors are expected to participate in the one-day event.

Visitors will be able to browse everything from vintage clothing and collectibles to handmade goods and other unique finds.

The waterfront setting makes this more than a traditional shopping trip. Guests can browse the vendors, grab something to eat and spend time beside the lake while searching for their next favorite vintage discovery.

For someone booking The Collector’s Getaway around the September 13 event, The Lucky Flea can become the centerpiece of an entire vintage-themed weekend.

Why Vintage Shopping and Travel Work So Well Together

One of the pleasures of visiting somewhere new is discovering the things that make a destination feel different from home.

Vintage and antique shopping naturally fits that style of travel.

There is no identical display waiting at the next store. Inventory changes constantly, and many of the best discoveries happen when you were not searching for anything specific in the first place.

It also encourages travelers to venture beyond the most familiar attractions.

Following the Finger Lakes Antiquing Trail means visiting communities including Bloomfield, Farmington and Geneva while still having the option to venture farther toward Rochester. Each stop becomes another reason to explore the region rather than simply traveling from one major attraction to another.

And when the day is over, Canandaigua Lake provides a scenic home base.

Make a Weekend Out of the Hunt

The Collector’s Getaway works because it does not try to schedule every minute of the trip.

You could spend one morning following several stops on the antiquing trail, devote the afternoon to exploring the Finger Lakes and finish the evening with cocktails at Library Bar.

The next day might bring another round of vintage shopping — or something completely different.

For the September 13 weekend, travelers can add The Lucky Flea to the itinerary and search through dozens of vendors without even leaving The Lake House waterfront.

It is an easygoing approach to a Finger Lakes escape: explore, browse, discover something unexpected and then return to the lake.

Plan Your Finger Lakes Collector’s Getaway

For vintage lovers, collectors and travelers who would rather bring home something with character than another ordinary souvenir, The Collector’s Getaway offers a fresh reason to experience the Finger Lakes.

The combination of a two-night lakeside stay, a curated antiquing trail and the upcoming Lucky Flea market makes it particularly well suited to an early fall weekend.

Just remember one rule of antiquing: if you find something you love, you may not want to leave it behind. There is a good chance it will be gone when you come back.

Guests can use promotional code VINTAGE when reserving the package.

Explore The Collector’s Getaway and book your stay.

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