Day Trips + Hidden Places Around Rochester — Books by Debi Bower

Day Trips and Hidden Places Around Rochester book covers

Day Trips + Hidden Places Around Rochester — Books by Debi Bower

Day Trips Around Rochester, New York

Your trusted companion for planning close-to-home adventures.

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Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York

Fifty off-the-beaten-path destinations in a budget-friendly pocket-book format.

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Day Trips (full-size) and Hidden Places (pocket-sized) books covers side by side.

Upcoming Book Events

October 4 Harvest Fest at 20 Deep Winery

Harvest Fest

Saturday, October 4
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
20 Deep Winery, Honeoye Falls

Celebrate the season at 20 Deep Winery’s Harvest Fest. Enjoy wine, live music, local vendors, and fall festivities while browsing books and other artisan goods.

Skullys Scholastic Adult Book Fair at Iron Smoke in Fairport

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.

Novel Affair Book Fair ArtisanWorks

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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Interviews and Publications

5-9-25 GVP
Genesee Valley Pennysaver

5/9/25 Genesee Valley Pennysaver



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