Day Trips Around Rochester, NY

Here are a few places you can pick your own strawberries, plus festivals to taste everything from jams to shortcake to strawberry wine.

Here are a few places you can pick your own cherries near Rochester. The season runs mostly in July, but start checking in late June and call before going.

Venture into one of these New York State Parks within a two hour drive of Rochester and discover what makes them each unique!

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.

I find the color green soothing, especially when I am surrounded by it. Enjoy some of my favorite places to go green!

On a hot day, you can sit under a waterfall, swim in a lake, or jump in a creek at one of these refreshing natural swimming areas.

Impressive waterfalls are not all buried in dark ravines accessible only by difficult trails. And for some, you do not need to get out of your car.

A few rustic trails around Rochester that will inspire you to take a hike. A diverse collection of rail, waterside, and inland trails.

It’s critical to spend time outside. Here are a few spots that I can recommend where there’s ample space for finding solitude and solace.

Sometimes you just need a fun, spontaneous adventure or quick getaway to refresh your day. Try one of these day trips within 30 minutes of Rochester.

The term street art means different things to different people. Here, we interpret street art to mean any outdoor, free, public wall art. 

Spend a day checking out these unique and unusual roadside attractions, like shoe trees, a skeleton army, and a metal dragon, within 2 hours of Rochester.

When searching for the perfect picnic spots, I look for a picnic table, scenery and proximity to water, shade, and relative privacy.

These paved pathways and boardwalks are ideal for folks using strollers, walkers, wheelchairs, or managing other mobility challenges.

There are over 250 whimsical, fantastical, and delightful sculptures at Griffis Sculpture Park, integrated into the bucolic landscape.

Holley Canal Falls is located in the heart of the Village of Holley. The water that flows into the glen is overflow from the Erie Canal.

Spend less time traveling and more time exploring with these fantastic getaways from Rochester. They’re all within a two hour drive from home.

The Pinnacle Range along the Rochester’s southern border is a glacial moraine created by the retreating Wisconsin Glacier 12,000 year ago.