During Maple Weekend, March 21, 22, 28, and 29, 2026, producers open sugar shacks to showcase the art and science of turning sap into syrup.
🍁 Maple Weekend 2026: 13 Sweet Sugar Shacks Near Rochester Read More »
All indoor ice skating rinks, plus a few outdoor rinks, offer skate rentals. For outdoor ice to set, we need 3–5 days of temperatures below 32°F.
Ice Skating Rinks Around Rochester Read More »
Skiing is a popular winter activity that provides both physical and social benefits and helps maintain vitamin D levels with sun exposure.
The 16 Best Places for Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing Around Rochester Read More »
I’ve compiled a list of festive places to ring in the new year on December 31, ranging from comedy, theater, and music to themed parties.
New Year’s Eve Around Rochester, NY – December 31, 2025 Read More »
If you’re looking to spend time outdoors, give snowshoeing a try. There are places around Rochester to rent and learn how to use them.
11 Best Places to Rent Snowshoes Around Rochester Read More »
Giving the gift of shared Rochester experiences offers rewards that go well beyond mere personal joy—where less is genuinely more.
Shared Rochester Experiences that Make Great Gifts Read More »
Sam Patch Erie Canal Tours are a great way to experience the canal and learn about its history along your narrated cruise.
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Farm Sanctuary sits on 175 acres in Watkins Glen, just west of Sugar Hill State Forest, and is home to more than 500 rescued farm animals.
Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen Read More »
This nature trail is perfect for observing Thomas Creek’s flow toward Irondequoit Creek, with two paths leading to a viewing platform.
Thomas Creek Wetland Walk Read More »
Maintained by the Landmark Society, the Ellwanger Estate Garden is periodically open to the public for special events.
Ellwanger Garden: A Hidden Historic Garden in Rochester Read More »
The grounds at MacKenzie-Childs headquarters in Aurora are open to the public. They offer free, guided Second-Empire Farmhouse tours throughout the day.
MacKenzie-Childs in Aurora Read More »
Every year there are dozens of opportunities around Rochester to walk through grand and historic homes, and meticulously manicured gardens.
25 House & Garden Tours Around Rochester Read More »
Durand Eastman Park’s 977 acres include an arboretum, hiking trails around Durand and Eastman Lakes, and a swimming beach on Lake Ontario.
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The various nature centers, preserves, and management areas all work to protect and maintain natural spaces for the benefit of all.
Nature Centers and Preserves Around Rochester Read More »
Covering 32 acres, the arboretum boasts a pond, winding paths, various trees and shrubs, and formal gardens with over 200 daylily cultivars.
Webster Arboretum at Kent Park Read More »