These day trips offer carefully chosen breakfast, lunch, and dinner options at some of the most popular local restaurants. They also include unique experiences and events that make each destination truly special. Here, you’ll find a range of ideas to help you make the most of your time and create lasting memories.
I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Explore
Explore Brockport
Explore Buffalo’s Delaware Park
Explore Buffalo’s Waterfront
Explore Bushnell’s Basin
Explore Canandaigua
Explore Corning
Explore East Aurora
Explore Fairport
Explore Geneva
Explore Hammondsport
Explore Ithaca
Explore Letchworth State Park
Explore Lewiston
Explore Naples
Explore Niagara Falls, USA
Explore Penn Yan
Explore Pittsford
Explore Rochester
Explore Seneca Falls
Explore Skaneateles
Explore Spencerport
Explore Syracuse
Explore the Erie Canal from Holley to Medina
Explore the Erie Canal from Macedon to Lyons
Explore Watkins Glen
Which are your favorite villages and cities for a day trip?
I’d love to hear from you—please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.


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Hey, Debi!!! I really appreciate your innovation!! Your website is so informative and helpful- even for a Rochester native! Thank you!!!
Hi Mary, thank you! I’m happy to be helpful 🙂 It’s great to hear from you!
I tell everyone about your FB, etc! I’m always sharing your info with my friends & family and am always excited when I learn about a new place to explore!
Well done!
Thank you for sharing this with me, Amy! I’m happy to be helpful, and I hope you are enjoying memorable day trips together. Happy summer!