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Smith Opera House

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Smith Opera House is the kind of hometown venue that keeps Geneva interesting, mixing touring concerts, dance, community events and…

82 Seneca St (Geneva)

“Smith Opera House is the kind of hometown venue that keeps Geneva interesting, mixing touring concerts, dance, community events and big-screen movie nights in a lovingly preserved 1894 theater. Go for the star-lit ceiling and Moorish flair, stay because the calendar never runs dry.”

From the Geneva newsletter, September 25, 2026

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Mac's Dairy Bar Mini Golf

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Mac's Dairy Bar Mini Golf is an 18-hole course that leans tricky in the best way, with playful obstacles and greens that keep the trash…

2605 NY-14A

“Mac's Dairy Bar Mini Golf is an 18-hole course that leans tricky in the best way, with playful obstacles and greens that keep the trash talk honest. Settle your rivalry, then celebrate or console with ice cream afterward, local-style bragging rights included.”

From the Penn Yan newsletter, September 24, 2026

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Brock's Bowl & Pizzeria

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Sometimes you just need a night where the scoreboard decides things and dinner comes sliced. Brock's Bowl & Pizzeria is the easy local call…

201 Brown St Ext

“Sometimes you just need a night where the scoreboard decides things and dinner comes sliced. Brock's Bowl & Pizzeria is the easy local call for lane time plus hot pies, a place to rally the crew, burn off energy, and still make it home before the group chat spirals.”

From the Penn Yan newsletter, September 26, 2026

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