Rochester’s Olmsted-Designed Parks
Rochester is fortunate to be one of a handful of American cities with a park system comprised of Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks.
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Roller Coasters and Water Slides: Amusement Parks Near Rochester
When May comes around, you find the amusement parks with the dry rides opening on the weekends and water parks opening in mid-June.
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Brickyard Trail at Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park
The 0.8-mile Brickyard Trail spans the park, connecting Brighton Town Hall and Library on Elmwood Avenue with Buckland Park on Westfall Road.
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Breese Park
Breese Park is located along the Genesee River in West Henrietta. Set your sights on late-April to early-May to see the native bluebelle and trillium.
Helmer Nature Center
The terrain at Helmer Nature Center is hilly and tree-covered, making is an excellent place for peaceful woodland exploration.
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Car-Free Day Trips From Rochester
Car-free day trips from Rochester let everyone enjoy the adventure. So many excursions to choose from, and you don’t have to plan them.
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Citizen Science in the Rochester Area
Citizen science involves individuals from all backgrounds, including students, professionals, and the general public, in conducting research.
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City of Rochester Parks
Many of our City of Rochester parks have beginnings embedded in Rochester’s youth. Some were even designed by notable landscape architects.
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Memorial Art Gallery Story Walk and Poets Walk
The Memorial Art Gallery’s Poets Walk and Story Walk are interactive sidewalks along University Avenue and North Goodman Street.
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Ellison Park
Ellison Park is a popular spot to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle downstream on Irondequoit Creek toward Irondequoit Bay.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park hosts Roc Holiday Village in December when the reflecting pool transforms into an ice-skating rink.
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31 Monroe County Libraries
A free library card allows you to access 31 Monroe County libraries, including Central Library and Libby, the digital library.
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9 Wineries with Scenic Keuka Lake Views
Visit these wineries in Penn Yan, Dundee, and Hammondsport to taste award-winning wines paired with scenic Keuka Lake views.
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19 Historic Inns & Hotels Around Rochester
These historic inns will transport you back to when Rochester was a frontier town, only accessible by train, boat, or stagecoach.
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Planning Your Next Rochester Day Trip
We’re always researching new ideas for your next Rochester day trip. Filter our day trips by drive-time, direction, or season.
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