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Day Trips Around Rochester, New York
Your guide to exploring within two hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
by Debi Bower
Local Booksellers
These shops carry signed copies of Day Trips Around Rochester, New York.
Abundance Food Co-op
Rochester, South Ave
Alice’s Red Rose Boutique
Canandaigua, Main St
Ampersand
Writers & Books
Rochester, University Ave
Archimage
Rochester, Monroe Ave
Artisan Coffeehouse
Scottsville, Rochester St
Artizanns
Naples, N Main St
Bleak House Books
Honeoye Falls, W Main St
Bookeater
Rochester, S Clinton Ave
Bruno’s Books & Beans
Brighton, Monroe Ave
Capacity/Frank’s Chop Shop
Rochester, East Ave
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
Rochester, Lake Ave
Cheshire Union Gift Shop and Antique Center
Canandaigua, State Route 21 South
Craft Company No.6
Rochester, University Ave
The Creator’s Hands
Rochester, Mt. Hope Ave
The Dog Eared Book
Palmyra, E Main St
Eleven Lakes Market
Corning, Market St
Evolve For the Home –
The Christmas Store
Lyons, William St
Genesee Country Village
Mumford, Flint Hill Rd
The Glue Factory
North Chili, Union St
The Heart of Hilton Gift Shop
Hilton, South Avenue
Historic Palmyra
Palmyra, Market St
Janis Reed Interiors
East Rochester, Piano Works
Joseph’s Wayside Market
Naples, S Main St
Lala of Webster
Webster, E Main St
Lamberton Conservatory
Rochester, Reservoir Ave
Main Street Mercantile
Fairport, Main St
Mercantile @ Newberry
Lyons, William St
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Pittsford, Schoen Place
Rochester, Exchange Blvd
Notion
Pittsford, Northfield Commons
The Olde Country Store & More – 1849
North Cohocton, University Ave
Parkleigh
Rochester, Park Ave
Peppermint
Rochester, Culver Rd
Pflutter
Gates, Buffalo Rd
The Record Archive
Rochester, Rockwood St
The Shops on West Ridge
Ann Elizabeth Photography, Shop #443
Greece, West Ridge Rd
Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum
Spencerport, East Ave
Stacy K Floral
Rochester, Russell St
Sulfur Books
Clifton Springs, W Main St
Taste of Rochester
Rochester, Airport
The Ugly Unicorn
Irondequoit, Titus Ave
The Unreliable Narrator
Rochester, Village Gate
What’s Good
Fairport, Village Landing
Wickham Farms
Penfield, Sweets Corners Rd
Yesterday’s Muse Books
Webster, W Main St
All bookstores can special-order a book for you if it’s not in stock. You can also borrow one from the library for free!
Upcoming Book Events
Skully’s Scholastic Adult Book Fair
Sunday, October 19
2–6:30 p.m.
Iron Smoke Distillery, Fairport
An adult spin on the classic Scholastic Book Fair—paired with whiskey and cocktails at Iron Smoke. Browse indie authors and bookish vendors in a fun, lively setting.
The Novel Affair
Sunday, November 2
12–4 p.m.
ARTISANworks, Rochester
Immerse yourself in a creative world of art and literature at ARTISANworks. The Novel Affair Book Fair brings together authors, artists, and readers for an inspiring day of discovery.
Book Signing
Saturday, November 22
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Bird House, Pittsford
I’ll be at The Bird House for a cozy signing event—perfect for holiday gift shopping and discovering nature-inspired treasures.
Winter Faire
Sunday, December 7
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
East Avenue, Rochester
Step into the holiday spirit across two neighboring venues:
- Christmas Present at the Strathallan’s City View Ballroom—a modern holiday market with contemporary vendors.
- Christmas Past at the historic Century Club—a mansion filled with indoor shops and outdoor tents leading to its grand entrance.
(More details to come!)
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Ebook
The ebook is $3.99 and can be ordered from your favorite retailer, including Amazon, Apple, and Barnes & Noble. Once it’s available, you can borrow it using the library’s Libby app.
Also Available:
Hidden Places Around Rochester
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I’ve been using your site for many years to explore Rochester and the surrounding area with my family. Reading this gave me a list of things I still need to do and reminded me of favorites I want to return to. This will be amazing for residents, new ones, those who have been here for ages, and visitors to the region.*
Cristin M.
Rochesterian
I enjoy taking short 1- to 2-hour trips, and this book is my perfect guide. Keep it in your car for easy access.*
Scott M.
Rochesterian
An essential guide to exploring the Rochester area—organized by town and activity, with everything from scenic hikes to must-visit eateries. Perfect for both visitors and locals!*
Sarah B.
Rochesterian
This book is a godsend for our bed and breakfast guests at Kettle Ridge Farm. I know this because they are eager to share their findings and experiences with us.*
Joe H.
Kettle Ridge Farm
*Paraphrased from the original review for brevity.
Interviews and Publications
go to daytrippingroc.com