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Mid-September through mid-November is the time for cool, scenic drives in the countryside and fun on our farms. Plus, enjoying seasonal activities that close for the winter, like our awe-inspiring gorge trails.
4 Old Country Stores Around Rochester
When you walk into one of these old country stores, you feel like you are stepping back in time with aisles of old-fashioned toys, knickknacks and candies.
Scenic train rides, leaf-peeping, fall bird migrations and ghost walks happen only in autumn in Rochester–take advantage of them while you can!
Gorge trails call out to us from their deep, dark, and cool caverns. If you haven’t already, check these five spectacular trails off your list!
17 Hidden Places Around Rochester
Explore some of our hidden gems this week! There’s no time like the present to start checking some off these extraordinary places your list.
Date Night in Rochester: Ideas in a Time of Social Distancing
Whether it’s your first date or 50th, these ideas for date night in Rochester will help you stay connected and avoid the routine rut.
94 Places to Shop Local, Rochester!
You don’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to shop local! We have some incredibly talented individuals throughout the Rochester area.
25 Craft Breweries in Rochester and Monroe County
These Rochester craft breweries show off their newest and most popular creations while giving you a complete food experience.
132 Things to Do Around Rochester, NY
We’ve pulled together a list of fun and unique things to do around Rochester, NY within two hours of home—perfect for quick getaways.
Pumpkin Patches & Farm Markets Around Rochester
Enjoy fall fun on the farm finding the perfect Jack-O’Lantern pumpkin, fresh apple cider & donuts, and getting lost in giant corn maizes.
Longer Getaways
Still within a two hour drive from Rochester, spend a few days really getting to know a new place. Enjoy everything it has to offer without rushing home before nightfall.
From Vidler’s to the Aurora Theatre to the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement, the early 1900’s are alive and well on Main Street East Aurora!
The Village of Skaneateles is the perfect place to getaway and enjoy the pace of lake-life surrounded by unique boutiques and restaurants.
Ranked as one of the “Top Ten Small Towns,” you’ll love a getaway in Lewiston, with its excellent shops, restaurants and Niagara River views.
It’s easy to getaway to Letchworth for a few days! We’ll help you pick a few things to do each day and find a great place to sleep!
Future Day Trips
Start planning ahead for Holiday & Winter day trips from Rochester with our most popular topics.
6 Spectacular Christmas Lights Around Rochester
2019 Christmas lights around Rochester! These neighborhoods go all-out with extreme holiday lights to fill the season with joy. Show them some love!
30 Winter Walks Around Rochester
These ideas for winter walks should motivate you to step outside for some fresh air and, with any luck, sunshine. So bundle up and get out there!
Snow Sports: 6 Ways to Stay Active in Winter
Skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, skating, & snow tubing are great snow sports to shake the winter doldrums with exposure to fresh air, exercise, & sunshine.