Meridian Centre Park
There are nature paths in Meridian Centre Park & an arboretum in the western part of the park with plantings and wooden arches.
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Great Embankment Park
Nestled along the historic Erie Canal, the Great Embankment offers scenic views, walking and biking trails, wildflowers, and a kayak launch.
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The Jump-Off Overlook
The Jump-Off Trail on Gannett Hill is wheelchair-accessible and offers one of the most breathtaking scenic views in the Finger Lakes Region.
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Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is a New York State Park located in the hills six miles south of Honeoye Lake.
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Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area
If you’re cruising on Edgemere along the ponds, or on the parkway near Manitou, you’re enjoying the Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area.
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Explore New York’s Finger Lakes Region
The Finger Lakes region is a popular tourist destination, featuring 11 lakes, charming cities and villages, and scenic farmland.
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Maplewood Park & Rose Garden
Maplewood Park is a linear park that follows the river from Driving Park and the Lower Falls to just north of Route 104, ending at the pedestrian bridge over the Genesee.
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Erie Canal Aqueduct & Subway: Rochester’s Transportation Heritage
Before the canal coursed through Genesee Valley Park, it flowed through the city using the Erie Canal aqueduct to cross the river.
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Roc the Riverway Weekend: Sept. 26–28, 2025
This year’s Roc the Riverway Weekend event will take place from Sept. 26 to 28, coinciding with the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Celebration.
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Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most transcending, awe-inspiring, and wondrous displays of nature’s beauty on Earth.
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🌻 Spectacular Sunflower Fields Around Rochester | 2025 Interactive Map
Lose yourself in a sea of sunflowers! Each August, acres of bold blooms become the perfect backdrop for family photos and sunny selfies.
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Hamlin Beach State Park
Hamlin Beach State Park has 7 miles of beautiful biking and walking trails, including a mile-long self-guided tour of a CCC/POW camp.
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
Between the star shows, laser shows, interactive exhibits, and Singing Tesla Coils, the Rochester Museum and Science Center will entertain you for hours!
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Western New York’s Top 4 Rock Cities—All Easy Day Trips from Rochester
Discover four rock cities near Rochester, where moss-draped boulders, narrow canyons, and panoramic trails await.
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Old Fort Niagara
Old Fort Niagara served as a strategic stronghold for 300 years during the French & Indian Wars, War of 1812, Revolutionary War, and Civil War.