Geneseo, New York is a charming rural town found in the splendid Finger Lakes Region.  The name comes from the Native American Gen-nis-hey-yo, meaning beautiful valley, and is a true reflection of this lush, fertile farmland.  Bordered by the Genesee River to the west and Conesus Lake to the east, Geneseo residents boast a water-wonderland.  Excellent fishing and boating wait, while the town's wonderful rolling hills make it an equestrian's delight. 

Geneseo's history began as a Seneca Indian village, known as the 'breadbasket' of the tribe, with vineyards, orchards, and fields of corn and vegetables that still remain.  Even today, it is considered some of the finest agricultural land in New York State.  Colonists arrived in 1790, and Geneseo became the county seat of Livingston County in 1821.

The U.S. Department of the Interior declared the village of Geneseo to be a National Historic Landmark in 1991, one of only a few such communities in the nation.  Geneseo contains a wealth of historic buildings, lovingly maintained.  The Association for the Preservation of Geneseo works hard with business and homeowners, raising adequate funding to preserve the lovely ambience of the many historic districts here.  Well-known for its town fountain, sporting a bear hugging a lamppost, Geneseo was the film locale for the 1938 movie, "The Great Waltz." 

The Census 2000 reported Geneseo's population as over 9,600.  Residents delight in the local Abbey of the Genesee, where Trappist Monks bake bread daily.  This marvelous bread is sold in markets as far away as New York City and thoroughly enjoyed by the nearby cities of Rochester and Syracuse.  Each October, Geneseo hosts the annual Genesee Valley Hunt Cup, and horses and riders start their race down Main Street.  The town is home to one of the oldest hunt clubs in the nation.  Also found here are the Livingston County Historical Society Museum and the 1941 Aircraft Museum, showcasing planes from both World Wars and the Korean War.  Each year, the town turns out for the History of Flight Air Show.

Geneseo is not just about history.  Livingston County is ideally located just south of the ever-growing Rochester Metropolitan Area, and north of the city of Corning, NY.  Interstate 390 runs directly through Geneseo, offering quick access to the thriving markets of Upstate New York.  Geneseo is only fifty-five miles from Buffalo and forty-five minutes from Downtown Rochester, New York's third largest city.  Livingston County is one of the fastest growing regions in the state.  Geneseo is home to the State University of New York, one of the country's top-rated colleges, while the Rochester Metro Area has numerous other higher learning institutes.

The scenic beauty of Geneseo's fertile rolling hills and splendid waterways on either side would be enough to enchant any resident.  Just a few minutes drive in either direction, though, are two more outdoor wonderlands.  The Stony Brook State Park is a fascinating gorge, with prehistoric formations and waterfalls to dazzle the eye.  Letchworth State Park is an even more spectacular gorge, known as the 'Grand Canyon of the East,' with phenomenally high cliffs and thick forests drawing visitors from all over the nation to witness its splendor. 

Geneseo, New York is surrounded by beauty, but close enough to the glittering cities to promise a prosperous future.