Day Trips & Hidden Places Around Rochester
Your guides to experiencing unique destinations in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York.
Trending
Roc Holiday Village: 2025 Season
Rochester Vibes: Day Trips to Fit Your Mood
Our 5 Favorite Christmas Light Displays: 2025 Edition
Things to Do on Weeknights Around Rochester
2025 Dickens Christmas: A Skaneateles Tradition
Kindling Community: A Guide to Finding Rochester’s Cozy Fireplaces
Rochester in November 2025: Bountiful Harvests and Festivities to be Thankful For
Adventures in Retirement: Day Trip Ideas for Active Adults Around Rochester
High School Musicals and Dramas in Monroe County for the 2025-26 School Year
FEATURED
Things to Do Around Rochester
Make the most of your time in and around Rochester.
Day-Trip Inspiration
Free Things to Do Around Rochester
Grand Adventures: 10 Rochester Skip-Gen Day Trip Ideas
80+ Hiking Trails Around Rochester
Rochester’s Cultural Heritage
Rochester Public Market
D is for Day Trip
Colorful Places: Day Trip Ideas to Brighten a Gray Rochester Day
Guided Walks and Tours Around Rochester, NY
Your Rochester Date Guide for Spending Quality Time Together, Day or Night
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.