Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
Skiing is a popular winter activity that provides both physical and social benefits and helps maintain vitamin D levels with sun exposure.
The 16 Best Places for Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing Around Rochester Read More »
If you’re looking to spend time outdoors, give snowshoeing a try. There are places around Rochester to rent and learn how to use them.
11 Best Places to Rent Snowshoes Around Rochester Read More »
Giving the gift of shared Rochester experiences offers rewards that go well beyond mere personal joy—where less is genuinely more.
Shared Rochester Experiences that Make Great Gifts Read More »
Every year there are dozens of opportunities around Rochester to walk through grand and historic homes, and meticulously manicured gardens.
25 House & Garden Tours Around Rochester Read More »
Singing Christmas carols around your neighborhood is a fabulous way to spread holiday cheer throughout the Rochester community.
34 Classic Christmas Carols Read More »
Seven of the Top 10 Best New York Attractions are excellent day trips from Rochester! If you’re ambitious, NYC can be a day trip, too.
10 Best New York Attractions Read More »
Enjoy discounted admissions or ticket purchases at these destinations with the Monroe County Library System VIP Pass!
18 Library VIP Pass Discounts Read More »
These creeks, rivers, and waterfalls rage after heavy rains or quick snow-melts, offering a spectacular multi-sensory experience.
16 Places to Visit After Heavy Rains Read More »
I can’t think of a better day trip than volunteering with one of these amazing Rochester-area organizations.
29 Rochester-Area Volunteer Experiences Read More »
Gorge trails call out from their deep, dark, and cool caverns. If you haven’t already, start checking these spectacular trails off your list.
Gorge Trails Near Rochester Read More »
Monroe County parks are free and offer 12,000 acres of natural, zoological, horticultural, historical, and geological experiences.
22 Monroe County Parks Read More »
In addition to my website, here are some links to Rochester travel and tourism sites, blogs, and magazines to inspire your day-trip plans.
Additional Resources for Rochester Day-Trip Inspiration Read More »
Explore the Lake Ontario Seaway Trail along the southern shoreline, from Fort Niagara in Youngstown to Fort Ontario in Oswego.
Explore The Lake Ontario Seaway Trail Read More »
Step back in time when you visit these old-fashioned country stores filled with nostalgic candies, vintage toys, and charming knickknacks.
7 Old-Fashioned Country Stores Around Rochester Read More »
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!
9 Rochester U-Pick Seasons Read More »