The Sweet Treat Trail is all about the unique sweets and treats that Cayuga County has to offer. Whether it's honey or jam or homemade cookies made with locally grown and produced products, we have everything to satisfy your sweet toothcravings. From north to south and everywhere in between, it seems like all roads lead to locally made sweet delights. Stop in the Tourism Office and pick up a supply of "Sweet Treat Trail" brochures for your visitors.

One of the best ways to promote our county is with first hand visits by qualified journalists to our destination so they can experience first hand the great things to see and do in Cayuga County. The tours take a lot of time, money and planning but they usually result in great stories about Cayuga County that bring more visitors into our communities. In the past three months the Tourism Office has hosted writers from the Buffalo News, BBC.com, AAA Western & Central NY, a freelance outdoor writer, as well as staff from the Gateway Information Center on Route 81 South. We are looking forward to some great features on Cayuga County from these folks! 

Recently, Cayuga County has received some significant media attention as a result of our public relations efforts with editorial features in newspapers, magazines, and online. Here are a few highlights:

• A perfectly picturesque place with plenty to do, Buffalo News, story on Aurora
• Cayuga County Tourism Offers Best Bets for Picnicking in the Finger Lakes, Albany Times Union
• 10 great lakeside retreats, Yahoo! Travel, story on Aurora
• On the Road, Niagara Gazette, story on Route 90 Garage Sale
• Sale after Sale after Sale on Route 90, Life in the Finger Lakes
• Best 5 Summer Hiking Spots Located in New York's Finger Lakes, Yahoo! Sports, story on Fillmore Glen State Park
• Graze on Artisanal Cheeses in the Finger Lakes, nymag.com

The Cayuga County Office of Tourism is once again participating in Visit Rochester's "A Welcome Surprise" promotion designed to encourage traffic from Canadian visitors during the fall and winter months. This $100,000+ marketing campaign includes online, radio, print and in-person events in the greater Toronto area. There are 1 million border crossings every year and we want to make sure that they don't pass through Cayuga County without stopping for a visit.

The Cayuga County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) Board of Directors will hold their November 6th board meeting at the Aurora Inn at 8:30 a.m. Aurora area tourism partners are invited to attend to learn about the latest promotional activities being conducted by the CCCVB and also to share any new developments in the Aurora area that the Tourism Office should know about. Please RSVP to Barb, barb@tourcayuga.com. Anyone interested in hosting a future CCCVB Board meeting can contact Barb Murdoch at the Tourism Office, 315-255-1658, to make arrangements. The Tourism Board loves visiting new places and revisiting old friends as well!     

The City of Auburn's Historic & Cultural Sites Commission recently completed a study on the economic impact of non-profit arts and cultural organizations and their audiences in the City of Auburn, The study revealed that arts and culture is a $3.6 million dollar industry in the city of Auburn. Click here to access the full report. 

• Susan Marteney and Audrey Iwanicki opened Tuxill House on July 1st. This gracious four-bedroom guesthouse located in an historic Auburn neighborhood offers a "home-like" alternative to conventional lodging.
• The Hilton Garden Inn, conveniently located in downtown Auburn, opened its doors to the public on August 2nd. With 92 tastefully appointed guest rooms, an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, Great American Grill Restaurant and the Beau Vine Restaurant featuring local foods and wines, the Hilton is a welcome addition to the downtown community.
• Auburn Public Theater (APT) has been selected by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to be the administrative site for its five-county decentralization grant program (DEC). APT will regrant funds for the arts in Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Yates and Ontario Counties.