Hidden Places Around Rochester: The Book!

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Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York

Your guide to experiencing 50 unique destinations in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York.

by Debi Bower

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Hidden Places is the first book in a new Microguides series.

Pocket-sized, theme-focused guides to exploring Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York. Each Microguide curates memorable day trips with helpful descriptions, location details, and insider tips. These compact books make exploring easy. Start with Hidden Places and build a set you’ll reach for all year, with more Microguides already in development.

Explore 50 hidden gems within two hours of Rochester, New York.

This pocket-sized travel guide invites you to slow down and discover the quiet magic of secluded waterfalls, secret gardens, scenic overlooks, and curious landmarks tucked into forests, behind historic buildings, and along little-known trails.

Local travel expert Debi Bower, founder of daytrippingroc.com, shares insider tips and thoughtful descriptions of 50 off-the-beaten-path destinations across Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or visiting for the weekend, Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York is your companion to exploring differently—and uncovering the region’s best-kept secrets.