The Cazenovia Area (Cazenovia, Fenner, Nelson, New Woodstock)

Historic mansions, wine lists with hundreds of bottles to choose from, and a bucolic main street where shop owners know many of their customers on a first name basis. It sounds a lot like Norman Rockwell's America... It is, and you can enjoy that and more in the Village of Cazenovia.

Cazenovia, about 20 minutes from Syracuse, sits on the shores of Cazenovia Lake. The lake is surrounded by historic mansions and many of them have been turned into B&B's and restaurants. The Brewster Inn, once the summer home of Standard Oil partner Benjamin Brewster, welcomes you to the village. With a wonderful view of the lake, and outdoor seating in the summertime, the Brewster is a favorite escape for many people. It has played host to President and Hillary Clinton, thousands of weddings, and many more special occasions. They have been awarded Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence. This award is only given to 800 restaurants world-wide and it's based on the quality of the wine list. At the Brewster you can choose from over 14,000 selections in their cellar to accompany your dinner or event. After a great night at the Brewster, why drive? They have 17 guest rooms in the mansion and the accompanying carriage house.