Day Trips Around Rochester, New York
Your guide to exploring within two hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
Rochester in September
Your Guide to Savoring the Season Between Summer and Fall
September Day-Trip Ideas
Allegany State Park
🍇 Grapes: Pick Your Own at Jerome’s
Savor Local Flavor: 25 Breweries & Cideries in Monroe County
🍎 17 Places to Pick Your Own Apples Around Rochester
Brewing Excellence: A Guide to Rochester’s Finest Coffee Roasters and Cafes
🍎 Apple Everything! Rochester’s Best Ciders, Fry Cakes, Fritters, Pies, and More
Upcoming Event
The Landmark Society’s Inside Downtown Tour, September 12–13, 2026, offers rare access to remarkable interiors and architectural details spanning three centuries of downtown Rochester History. Learn more about the Inside Downtown Tour.
Upcoming Event
The Rochester Fringe Festival, September 15–26, 2026, brings more than 715 free and ticketed performances to venues across Rochester. Read about my Fringe recommendations.
50 Hidden Places Around Rochester
Books by Debi Bower
