If you've ever dreamed of planning a vacation based solely around cheese, I have some excellent news for you: The Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance wants you to do just that. Based in upstate New York, the alliance includes nine destination farms that welcome visitors year round. (There are a few more production farms in the alliance, too, some of which hosts events, though not as regularly.)

The farms are all within driving distance, and are located near many of the region's famous wineries, so spend a few days leisurely making your way around from farm to winery to farm...or pick a few favorites and make a day of it. Whatever your cheese-loving hearts prefers!

Engelbert Farms

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This certified-organic farm has been in Nichols, NY, since 1911 (!). They make cheddars, feta, goudas, beer-brine "Moochego" and "MooVache," a spreadable cow milk cheese.

Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Address: 182 Sunnyside Rd. Nichols, NY 13812

Parulski Farms

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This Bath, NY, farm is the newest member of the alliance. They have five types of cheese curds—plain, garlic, horseradish, buffalo and cajun—plus six types of jack and six types of cheddar cheese. Don't skip out on the garlic sriracha or smoked bacon cheddars!

Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Address: 7438 County Route 113 Bath, NY 14810

Shtayburne Farm

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The Rockstream, NY, family farm has three generations of experience in dairy farming. They've got four kinds of cheddar cheese curds, including Blazin' Buffalo Wing, which sounds amazing, plus several cheddars and Monterey Jack-style cheeses.

Hours: Spring to Fall: Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Winter: Saturdays only, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Address: 2909 Chase Road Rock Stream NY 14878

Side Hill Acres Goat Farm

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Located not far from Ithaca, Side Hill Acres produces goat's milk, cheeses, and spreads. You can hang out with the goats and learn how to milk one by hand, if you are so inclined.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Address: 79 Spencer Road Candor, NY 13743

Scheffler Farm

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This small, organic dairy farm specializes in grass-fed beef cuts, eggs, and has five varieties of raw milk cheddar cheese, including bacon cheddar. Check out their Facebook for updates on what's in stock and what times they're open!

Address: 643 Cobb Street Groton, NY 13073

Stewart's Family Farm

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The twenty-year-old family farm makes soft, Chevre-style cheeses and goat milk ice creams, as well as baked goods and maple syrups.

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Address: 6681 County Route 27 Hornell, NY 14843



Sunset View Creamery

Sunset View hosts the alliance's annual cheese festival, which takes place each July. They also make cheese curds, cheddar cheese, havarti, and mozzarella. In their farm store, you can purchase locally sourced beef, free-range eggs, fudge, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, and homemade gifts.

Hours: Friday, 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Address: 4970 County Route 14 Odessa, NY 14869

East Hill Creamery

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Take a tour of the creamery with owner Gary Burley to learn about the history of the farm, enjoy a cheese tasting, and get $5 off anything in the store. Right outside the store there is a "cheese vending machine" where you can pick out all the cheese you'd like—they've got unique names like Underpass, Silver Lake, and Happy Accident.

Hours: Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Address: 346 South Main Perry, NY 14530

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