Little Rock City in Rock City State Forest
It is free to explore Little Rock City. You could spend 20 minutes or two hours wandering through the boulders, some as large as houses.
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Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester boasts a rich permanent collection and an impressive range of traveling exhibitions.
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Rochester’s Hidden Sidewalk
To find Rochester’s hidden sidewalk, start at Ontario Beach Park and head west on Beach Ave. The two entrances are across from Clematis and Cloverdale Streets.
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Brighton Town Park
Brighton Town Park is surprisingly tranquil, despite bordering offices and being located across the pond from a major expressway interchange.
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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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