NEW BOOK! Now Available
104 Day Trips Around Rochester, New York
Available now in paperback and ebook. Digitally narrated audiobook editions on Audible and Spotify, plus a large-print hardcover, are coming soon.
Upcoming Book Events
- Sat, Oct 3, 1–3 at High Falls (Rochester)
- Sat, Oct 17, 2–4 at Barnes & Noble Eastview Mall
- Sun, Nov 1, 12–4 at ARTISANworks (Rochester)
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Books by Debi Bower
Autumn in Rochester
Follow the color from the hills to the city, with fall outings along the way.
Day-Trip Ideas
🍎 17 Places to Pick Your Own Apples Around Rochester
🍎 Apple Everything! Rochester’s Best Ciders, Fry Cakes, Fritters, Pies, and More
Paved, Boardwalk, and Gravel Pathways for Easy Strolls
🎃 14 Pumpkin Patches Near Rochester
Easy-to-See Waterfalls Near Rochester
🧟 Paranormal Activities: Our Favorite Haunts
Explore Letchworth State Park
🍁 Fall Foliage: 7 Stunning Views Around Rochester
Roc the Riverway Weekend: An Annual Celebration of the Genesee River
Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in October
22 Fabulous Fall Hikes in Monroe County
Farms & Farmers’ Markets: Your Guide to Locally Grown Produce
50 Hidden Places Around Rochester
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