Day-Trip Guides

Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.

Roc the Riverway Weekend: Oct. 4–6, 2024

Roc the Riverway Weekend, October 4–6, highlights the Genesee River’s natural beauty, historical significance, and plans for its future.

Lose yourself in a sea of sunflowers! Each August, acres of bold blooms become the perfect backdrop for family photos and sunny selfies.

Explore these moss-covered rock formations near Rochester, such as Little Rock City in Ellicottville and Thunder Rocks in Allegany State Park.

Enjoy each Erie Canal city, town, and village along the 115-mile stretch between the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and the Niagara River.

Susan B Anthony’s passion for securing women’s right to vote started with her work as an agent of the anti-slavery movement.