Explore Corning
Corning’s Gaffer District features nearly one hundred boutiques, specialty and antique shops, art galleries, glass studios, and restaurants.
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Museums Around Rochester
Rochester is home to world-renowned museums and thought-provoking galleries. You can spend weeks exploring our rich cultural heritage.
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Explore Rochester
A perfect day in Rochester would include a visit to one of its world-class museums, spending time in its exceptional parks, and seeing both High Falls and Lake Ontario.
Fun, Family-Friendly Restaurants, Cafes, and Breweries
I asked our day-trip community: “Do you know of any Rochester-area restaurants that are great for date night and kid-friendly but not kid-centric?” Here’s what you said!
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Explore Ithaca
Spend a day in the City of Ithaca, exploring the waterfalls, restaurants, shops, and festivals that make this Ivy League college town unique.
🍎 Apple Everything! Rochester’s Best Ciders, Fry Cakes, Fritters, Pies, and More
Come September, we begin to crave all things apple: cider, donuts, fritters, hard cider, pie, and warm cinnamon fry cakes.
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Escaping Extreme Heat
When temperatures rise above ninety degrees for several days, we all need to find a place to cool down. Water and shade are critical.
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Guided Walks and Tours Around Rochester, NY
Local experts who highlight the rich history, geology, ecology, and community of the greater Rochester region lead these guided walks.
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My 2021 Day Trips
My 2021 day trips focused on exploring new places and outdoor spaces with smaller groups, with nine standing out as clear favorites.
Little Free Libraries Around Rochester
Before heading out on your day trip, look at your bookshelf. We have dozens of public Little Free Libraries where you can donate your books.
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Best Day Trips From Rochester
The Best Day Trips survey results were recommended and voted on by you and others who love exploring the Greater Rochester region.
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My Favorite Places to Walk
The best thing you can do for your body and mind is simply take a walk. Enjoy our favorite places to meander, mosey, saunter or stroll.
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30 Perfect Picnic Spots Around Rochester
When searching for the perfect picnic spots, I look for a picnic table, scenery and proximity to water, shade, and relative privacy.
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Verdant Escapes: 36 Places to Surround Yourself with Soothing Green
I find green to be a soothing color, especially when surrounded by it. Here are some of my favorite places to go green!
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Paved, Boardwalk, and Gravel Pathways for Easy Strolls
These paved pathways and boardwalks are ideal for folks using strollers, walkers, wheelchairs, or managing other mobility challenges.
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