Day-Trip Destinations

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

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Explore Brockport

Explore Buffalo’s Delaware Park

Explore Buffalo’s Waterfront

Explore Bushnell’s Basin

Explore Canandaigua

Explore Corning

Explore East Aurora

Explore Ellicottville

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

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50 Hidden Places Around Rochester

From secret gardens to enchanting waterfalls, exploring hidden places around the Rochester area is the ultimate way to add some spice to your travel experiences.

104 Days Trips from Rochester

Discover 104 day trips across Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York—from waterfalls and parks to museums and historic towns.

132 Things to Do Around Rochester, NY

We've pulled together a list of fun and unique things to do around Rochester, NY, within two hours of home—perfect for quick getaways.

24 New York State Parks and Historic Sites Worth the Drive from Rochester

Explore 24 New York State Parks and Historic Sites near Rochester, featuring waterfalls, beaches, trails, gardens, architecture, and history.

22 Monroe County Parks

Monroe County parks are free and offer 12,000 acres of natural, zoological, horticultural, historical, and geological experiences.

Which are your favorite villages and cities for a day trip?

I’d love to hear from you—please reach out and share your thoughts and experiences.

Debi Bower 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.

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See you out there!
Debi

Enjoy the Journey Together!