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Day Trips Around Rochester, New York
Your guide to exploring within two hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
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Summer Break: Ideas for Fun, Educational Rochester Day Trips
Rochester-Area Boat Tours
12 Significant City of Rochester Festivals
Farms & Farmers’ Markets: Your Guide to Locally Grown Produce
Roller Coasters and Water Parks: Where to Ride and Slide Near Rochester
30 Perfect Picnic Spots Around Rochester
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Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York
Your guide to experiencing 50 unique destinations in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
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- Jul 19: ROC Pride Festival & Parade
- Jul 30–Aug 2: Puerto Rican Festival
- Aug 7: Rochester Teen Film Festival
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- Aug 14–17: Ukrainian Arts & Craft Festival
- Aug 22–23: Fairport Music Festival
- Sep 6–7: M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival
- Sep 9–20: Rochester Fringe Festival
- Sep 26–28: Roc the Riverway Weekend
- Sep 27–28: Naples Grape Festival
- Dec 5–28: Roc Holiday Village
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The Erie Canal
Celebrating 200 Years
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Discover how Rochester and canal towns across New York are honoring 200 years of the Erie Canal—and how you can experience it in 2025.
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Things to Do Around Rochester
Make the most of your time in and around Rochester.
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Guided Walks and Tours Around Rochester, NY
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Rochester Vibes: Day Trips to Fit Your Mood
Explore New York’s Finger Lakes Region
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Day-Trip Destinations
One perfect day: eats, sights, and stops worth the drive.
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Parklands
Discover a variety of green spaces in the city, town, county, and state parks, as well as the spaces in between.
Find hundreds of fun and unique things to do around Rochester, NY, within two hours of home—perfect for a spontaneous day trip. Use our themed guides and maps to plan memorable adventures all year long.