We recently took Elebelly out of school for a couple days to get away and visit my Aunt & Uncle in central New York (whom had never met Elebelly...she's 4).  September is a fabulous time to visit the Finger Lakes and even though it rained most of our mini-road trip, we did get to do some fun things.  Check it out...

We stayed at Greek Peak Mountain Resort & Hope Lake Lodge in Cortland and agreed we would definitely return!  Actually, we really hope to return sometime in the winter for a snowboarding lesson and winter weekend or possibly a summer vacation.  

The reason we really loved Hope Lake Lodge was because it has everything you need or want in a vacation -- spacious rooms with fireplaces and balconies, kitchenettes, on-site restaurant, activity center for the kiddos, gym (yes I did use it ;), indoor waterpark, etc.  Some of their floor plans are two-stories and can accomodate up to 10 people.  So staying at Hope Lake Lodge can be an extended family getaway or even a couples retreat.  I would have liked the bathroom to be a little more luxurious with a spa tub, and the indoor waterpark did close early (but that was because we were there at a slow time of year).  I'm sure that place is hopping during the winter and summer months.  Another nice plus is that Hope Lake is within walking distance -- a great picnic and walking spot for warm summer days.  And the close proximity to earth-friendly city, Ithaca, is nice too!

**Full disclosure, Hope Lake Lodge graciously provided us with a discounted room rate for the duration of our stay in exchange for sharing our trip with you.