Museum of the Earth
The Museum of the Earth focuses on life beginning in the Cambrian Period, but it covers Earth’s history spanning 4.5 billion years.
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Additional Resources for Rochester Day-Trip Inspiration
In addition to my website, here are some links to Rochester travel and tourism sites, blogs, and magazines to inspire your day-trip plans.
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Explore The Lake Ontario Seaway Trail
Explore the Lake Ontario Seaway Trail along the southern shoreline, from Fort Niagara in Youngstown to Fort Ontario in Oswego.
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7 Old-Fashioned Country Stores Around Rochester
Step back in time when you visit these old-fashioned country stores filled with nostalgic candies, vintage toys, and charming knickknacks.
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9 Rochester U-Pick Seasons
There are U-Pick farms all around the Greater Rochester Area. Often times, picking your own product is as much a family adventure as it is entertainment!
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Craft Beverage Trails Around Rochester
Grab a designated driver and follow these craft beverage trails around Rochester to enjoy a day trip visiting our region’s talented artisans.
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“Hit the Trail Passport” for the Rochester Area
Pick up your “Hit the Trail Passport” booklet at Wegmans! You’ll have everything you need to start your hiking adventure.
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21 Discover Niagara Shuttle Stops
The Discover Niagara Shuttle is a two-hour round-trip from any starting point if you’d like to simply enjoy the ride. Or, hop on and off.
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20 Monroe County Towns and Villages
Each Monroe County town & village has something unique to offer. Here is just a taste of what makes each one special.
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80+ Hiking Trails Around Rochester: A Trail for Every Season
Explore 80+ hiking trails around Rochester, and learn how to choose the right trail for every season—from spring waterfalls to winter woodlands.
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Gardens & Arboretums
These carefully designed gardens, often cultivated for decades or even centuries, display exceptional collections of flowers and trees.
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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.
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Roadside Attractions
Have fun finding these fun roadside attractions—shoe trees, a skeleton army, a metal dragon, a shark girl—within two hours of Rochester.
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Oatka Creek in LeRoy
Oatka Creek is a clear centerpiece for the Village of LeRoy, with a waterfall, 2 dams, and an 8 foot Statue of Liberty replica on her shoreline.
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Organic Marshmallow Farms
We’ve highlighted Marshmallow Farms in the Otisco Valley, Lyons, Arcade, and Geneseo, but you can easily find more just driving around.
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