Ice Skating Rinks Around Rochester
All indoor ice skating rinks, plus a few outdoor rinks, offer skate rentals. For outdoor ice to set, we need 3–5 days of temperatures below 32°F.
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Day-Trip Guides
Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
The 16 Best Places for Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing Around Rochester
Skiing is a popular winter activity that provides both physical and social benefits and helps maintain vitamin D levels with sun exposure.
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11 Best Places to Rent Snowshoes Around Rochester
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.
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Shared Rochester Experiences that Make Great Gifts
Giving the gift of shared Rochester experiences offers rewards that go well beyond mere personal joy—where less is genuinely more.
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25 House & Garden Tours Around Rochester
Every year there are dozens of opportunities around Rochester to walk through grand and historic homes, and meticulously manicured gardens.
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34 Classic Christmas Carols
Singing Christmas carols around your neighborhood is a fabulous way to spread holiday cheer throughout the Rochester community.
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10 Best New York Attractions
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.
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18 Library VIP Pass Discounts
Enjoy discounted admissions or ticket purchases at these destinations with the Monroe County Library System VIP Pass!
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16 Places to Visit After Heavy Rains
These creeks, rivers, and waterfalls rage after heavy rains or quick snow-melts, offering a spectacular multi-sensory experience.
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29 Rochester-Area Volunteer Experiences
I can’t think of a better day trip than volunteering with one of these amazing Rochester-area organizations.
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Gorge Trails Near Rochester
Gorge trails call out from their deep, dark, and cool caverns. If you haven’t already, start checking these spectacular trails off your list.
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22 Monroe County Parks
Monroe County parks are free and offer 12,000 acres of natural, zoological, horticultural, historical, and geological experiences.
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Additional Resources for Rochester Day-Trip Inspiration
In addition to my website, here are some links to Rochester travel and tourism sites, blogs, and magazines to inspire your day-trip plans.
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Explore The Lake Ontario Seaway Trail
Explore the Lake Ontario Seaway Trail along the southern shoreline, from Fort Niagara in Youngstown to Fort Ontario in Oswego.
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7 Old-Fashioned Country Stores Around Rochester
Step back in time when you visit these old-fashioned country stores filled with nostalgic candies, vintage toys, and charming knickknacks.
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