Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Started in 2015 as charitable organization, BluePrint Geneva builds portable homes that are self-sufficient and that generate their own electricity and heat.

Noah Lucas '13, a co-founder of BluePrint Geneva, finishes construction inside his 288 sq. ft. home. Lucas designed the home which relies on solar power and rain water harvesting, and that includes a composting toilet, wood stove and radiant in-heat flooring.

On historic Routes 5 & 20 just outside Geneva is Mac's Drive-In, a classic, old-fashioned diner with root beer floats, hamburgers, salads and all the fried favorites. This year, Mac’s celebrates its 55th year in business.

John Conley and Craig Adam are co-owners of Mac's Drive-In, one of the few remaining drive-in restaurants in New York State.

North of the City of Geneva is Qwiksolar Solar Farm, a co-operative where local residents and businesses can own a solar array and use it to remotely power their workplaces and homes.

A popular ice cream shop in the Geneva area, Mr. Twistee's on Pre-Emption Road makes their own ice cream, sherbet, frozen yogurt and Italian ice.

With views of the west side of Seneca Lake (and HWS), Seneca Yacht Club has provided sailing and recreation to Geneva for nearly 90 years.

Assistant Winemaker Julia Hoyle '11 poses in Sheldrake Point's barrel room, which holds up to 97 barrels over the course of a year.

This collection of photos highlights just a few businesses and organizations that make Geneva a thriving and diverse community. With the recent allocation of $10 million from the New York Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Geneva's future is bright.

Sharon Perrotto (left) and Barb Herbert (right) show off a cone of Strawberry Italian Ice at Mr. Twistee's ice cream. The family business is popular with both HWS students and the larger Geneva community.

A hub for New York State's agritourism industry, the Finger Lakes Wine Country is home to more than 120 wineries like Sheldrake Point Winery on neighboring Cayuga Lake.

Justin Coyne, a sailing instructor at Seneca Yacht Club, prepares for an afternoon sailing lesson with children of all ages.

A staple of Exchange Street, Lake City Hobby and Toys has been in business in Geneva since 1971. The cozy hobby store sells everything from model kits, airplanes and trains to collectibles and remote controlled cars.

One of Linden Street's newest restaurants, FLX Table, features a fixed menu, 12 spots at its table, and one different dining experience! Here, the co-owners Christopher Bates and Isabel Bogadtke pose for a photo.

Linden Street in the city of Geneva is home to many popular restaurants and nightspots. On the weekend, the activity moves outside when Linden Street becomes a pedestrian walkway, and the social pulse of Geneva.

Jim Greco has owned Lake City Hobby and Toys since 1976, when he and his wife Marlene purchased the store from John and Teresa Zugec. Jim prides himself on creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere, while helping customers find just the right toy.