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Use our curated Google Maps to help you locate the best waterfalls, ice cream shops, farm markets, sledding hills, Christmas lights and more.
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Griffis Sculpture Park
Griffis Sculpture Park features more than 250 sculptures that are whimsical, fantastical, and delightful, all integrated into the landscape.
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Holley Canal Falls
Holley Canal Falls is located in the heart of the Village of Holley. The water that flows into the glen is overflow from the Erie Canal.
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Farms & Farmers’ Markets: Your Guide to Locally Grown Produce
Exploring local markets and roadside produce stands is a great way to immerse yourself in the community and support family farms.
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My 2020 Day Trips
My favorite day trips in 2020 weren’t so different from our 2019 trips except they were a little less often, with less stops and less people.
A Range of Possibilities: Exploring Rochester’s Pinnacle Hills
The Pinnacle Range along Rochester’s southern border is a glacial moraine created by the retreating Wisconsin Glacier 12,000 years ago.
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22 Fabulous Fall Hikes in Monroe County
My favorite fall hikes offer a variety of landscapes and scenic views, including rivers, forests, and peaceful surroundings.
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Explore Skaneateles
The Village of Skaneateles is the perfect place to get away and enjoy the pace of lake life, surrounded by unique boutiques and restaurants.
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Explore East Aurora
From Vidler’s to the Aurora Theatre to the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement, the early 1900s are alive and well on Main Street in East Aurora.
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Explore Lewiston
Ranked as one of the “Top Ten Small Towns,” spend a day in Lewiston, with its excellent shops, restaurants, and Niagara River views.
Day-Trip Destinations
These day trips are filled with carefully chosen options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as memorable experiences and events.
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Explore Letchworth State Park
Letchworth has something for everyone, from hiking one of the park’s 29 trails and picnicking beside a waterfall to taking a scenic drive.
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Conesus Lake
Vitale Park in Lakeville, located at the north end of Conesus Lake, features paved walkways and a footbridge that leads to a scenic island.
Hemlock Lake
The DEC protects Hemlock Lake as Rochester’s drinking water source, making it a popular destination for kayaking and night-sky photography.
Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake is the smallest and highest lake in elevation. It is surrounded by dense forest, making it ideal for kayaking.