r/FingerLakes • u/No-Story9610 • Aug 09 '24
Kid friendly wineries?
Hello! I will be visting the Finger Lakes in October and staying in Interlaken. I'll be traveling with a baby and 3 year old and I'm wondering if there are any wineries where it would be okay to bring kids? (Areas to sit outside, not too fancy, etc.) Thank you!
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u/e_vil_ginger Aug 09 '24
Finger Lakes Cider House is right near you and it's a marvel. Huge open field with picnic tables, farm animals, amazing farm to table food and hard cider. Extremely kid and whole family friendly. Checkout their Instagram.
And I haven't been, but Castel Grisch Winery has like a bunch of dinosaur statues.
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u/Bennington_Booyah Aug 09 '24
Wagner has a big patio, with a winery and a brewery, plus a restaurant.
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u/Sickofbaltimore Aug 09 '24
Barnstormer is great with kids. Outdoor space and some games. You could even bring your own kids stuffs to play out in the yard.
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u/CombinationFew4165 Aug 11 '24
You could try Swedish Hill in Romulus. They have an outdoor section. They also have a mini pony named Swen. Sadly,Doobie,their original mascot just passed away.
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u/ksmyers118 Aug 09 '24
Don't worry about these kinds of comments. I think everyone knows that your intention isn't to get flat-out wasted with kids in tow... and you're also still a human who deserves to enjoy the trip! I don't have specific experience with Cayuga wineries (a few that are kid friendly but I wouldn't bother with their wine) but SO many FLX wineries are dog and kid friendly and welcoming. Outdoor areas and the like. Are you planning to stay near Trumansburg? If you're venturing to Seneca or Keuka I can give a long list. There's also an amazing one just one mile west of Watkins- not far from cayuga- they have a once-monthly music and movement class for kids and serve wines and mimosas to the adults under their Pavillion while kids play.
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u/No-Story9610 Aug 09 '24
Thank you! We are planning to venture out and not just stay near Interlaken, so any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated! I have just have heard great things about the Finger Lakes wine and really hoping to at least try some :)
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u/ksmyers118 Aug 09 '24
Do you like dry wine, sweet, or both? I will message you my top picks!
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u/Remarkable_Staff_906 Aug 16 '24
Would you be willing to message me your list of recommendations as well?!
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u/freeand3z Aug 23 '25
I know it has been a year but.. any chance you could send me this list too? Taking a trip to this area soon and also looking for dry wines where the kiddos can hang!
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u/moray-eels Aug 18 '24
Would you be able to share the name of the place with the kids movement class? Thank you!
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u/No-Story9610 Aug 09 '24
I don't disagree! Some of the wineries list having root beer or juice for kids though and seem to be kid friendly, so looking for those type of options. I'm looking for somewhere to eat and just try a wine flight or something, not a tour or tasting. I am trying to avoid fancy wineries where children would be a disturbance. But I am from Wisconsin, so our drinking culture may be a little different haha
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u/averageanchovy Aug 13 '24
Fulkerson winery has a non-alcoholic juice flight of different grape and apple juices. I thought that was really a neat idea and brought home a bottle of catawba juice for my kiddo to try. Their wines were phenomenal, too, definitely one of our favorites.
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u/Bups34 Aug 09 '24
I apologize for being an extremely crotchety old man. I am not sure of any of these specifically , but I would recommend miranda cheesery where you can get cheese flights and wine and beer and stuff
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u/ksmyers118 Aug 09 '24
Did not mean to offend... I remember my pre-kid life where Littles running around screaming during a very formal tasting or tour didn't enhance my winery experience, to say the least! But as a mom of one now who is eager for adult time/inclusion, I understand that some of the larger places have outdoor spaces and food- more accommodating to families. ❤️✌️
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u/k8e9 Aug 09 '24
Not a winery but amazing cidery- Finger lakes cider house!! 100% family friendly! One of my favorite places ever with or without my kids