Get Away From It All
We’re all getting a little stir crazy. Here are some ideas to get away from the news, from other people, from the daily rut—from it all!
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Day-Trip Guides
Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
Explore Livingston County
Take a drive through the Livingston County countryside to explore charming village Main Streets, historic districts, nature trails and lakes.
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Explore Geneseo
Geneseo is the Livingston County Seat and home to SUNY Geneseo, whose beautiful campus overlooks the river valley and parallels Main Street.
Explore Mount Morris
If there was a Main Street, USA Cinderella story, it’s living a happy ending—rather, a new beginning—here in Mount Morris.
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Explore Avon
Avon is situated along the Genesee River at the western terminus of Routes 5 & 20 and grew as a stagecoach crossing and place of healing.
Explore Livonia
Livonia, established during the height of our railroad history, is home to two of our beautiful Finger Lakes—Hemlock and Conesus.
Explore Caledonia
Caledonia has historically been an important resting place for travelers, used by Senecas traveling between Canandaigua and the Niagara.
Explore Dansville
Take a free audio walking tour of historic downtown Dansville. There are ten stops within three blocks surrounding Main Street.
Explore Lima
Lima has been known as a vibrant and successful agricultural, commercial, and academic center—the Crossroads of Western New York.
Quiet Places: 10 Spots to Seek Solitude Around Rochester
Here are some locations where I have experienced abundant space for solitude and inner peace amidst the beauty of nature.
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12 Ideas for Staying Warm & Active Throughout the Winter in Rochester
Don’t let Rochester’s winter force you into hibernation. If snow doesn’t appeal to you, think of everything there is to do indoors.
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My 2019 Day Trips
I hope this list of my day trips around Rochester helps inspire your adventures! It’s amazing what you can see when you start exploring.
26 Easy Winter Walks Around Rochester
Each destination offers a unique perspective of the Rochester area’s natural beauty, from snow-covered parks to picturesque waterfronts.
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300+ Places to Shop Locally Around Rochester, New York
Shopping locally is about discovering something uniquely Rochester while directly impacting the lives of our families, friends, and neighbors.
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Rochester: The Image City
Rochester evolved from the Flower City to the Image City when Eastman invented a way for the masses to capture everyday moments on film.
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