Overview
Farmington is a town in the western Finger Lakes region of New York.
1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Farmington
Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack
It's one of the few facilities in the state still offering live horse racing, but even so, the addition of video slot machines was necessary to keep it afloat. The combination of thoroughbreds and video poker has proven …
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Rochester)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ITH Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca — 55 mi away. Directions
Farmington is located just east of Victor and several miles north of Canandaigua. It's centered on the intersection of State Routes 96 (connecting to Victor) and 332 (connecting to Canandaigua). 332 also connects to the New York State Thruway which runs east-west north of Route 96.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $16 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
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Get in
Farmington is located just east of Victor and several miles north of Canandaigua. It's centered on the intersection of State Routes 96 (connecting to Victor) and 332 (connecting to Canandaigua). 332 also connects to the New York State Thruway which runs east-west north of Route 96.
Do
Truthfully, there's not a whole lot to do in Farmington; residents head to Canandaigua or even Rochester for most activities. But Farmington does have one unique attraction... live thoroughbred racing!
Do Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack
It's one of the few facilities in the state still offering live horse racing, but even so, the addition of video slot machines was necessary to keep it afloat. The combination of thoroughbreds and video poker has proven a successful one, attracting gamblers from throughout the Finger Lakes region.
Buy
Eat
Eat Prosecco Italian Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Surprisingly elegant for rural Ontario County, but the food isn't too avant-garde. Live music every night; mostly jazz on the weekend, but a variety of styles during the week.
Sleep
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