Hidden Places Around Rochester—The Microguide!

Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York

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

by Debi Bower

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What’s Inside

Explore 50 hidden gems located 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 and author of Day Trips Around Rochester, New York, shares insider tips and thoughtful descriptions of 50 off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York.

Perfect for residents and visitors alike, Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York is your companion to exploring differently—and uncovering the region’s best-kept secrets.

Local Booksellers

These shops carry signed copies of Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York. All bookstores can special-order a book for you if it’s not in stock.

Abundance Food Co-op
Rochester, South Ave

Ampersand
Writers & Books
Rochester, University Ave

Archimage
Rochester, Monroe Ave

Artizanns
Naples, N Main St

Bleak House Books
Honeoye Falls, W Main St

Bookeater
Rochester, S Clinton 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

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 Ave

Historic Palmyra
Palmyra, Market St

Janis Reed Interiors
East Rochester, Piano Works

Lala of Webster
Webster, E Main St

Lamberton Conservatory
Rochester, Reservoir Ave

Main Street Mercantile
Fairport, Main St

Mercantile @ Newberry
Lyons, William St

Notion
Pittsford, Northfield Commons

Parkleigh
Rochester, Park Ave

REI
Rochester, W Henrietta Rd

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

The Ugly Unicorn
Irondequoit, Titus Ave

The Unreliable Narrator
Rochester, Village Gate

Wickham Farms
Penfield, Sweets Corners Rd

Yesterday’s Muse Books
Webster, W Main St

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About the Author

Debi Bower is a photographer, travel writer, and web designer based in Rochester, New York. She is the creator of Day Trips Around Rochester, New York—a website and collection of books celebrating local exploration throughout the Finger Lakes and Western New York. Through photography and words, she invites readers to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the beauty of familiar places.