20 Monroe County Towns and Villages
Each Monroe County town & village has something unique to offer. Here is just a taste of what makes each one special.
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Day-Trip Guides
Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
80+ Hiking Trails Around Rochester: A Trail for Every Season
Explore 80+ hiking trails around Rochester, and learn how to choose the right trail for every season—from spring waterfalls to winter woodlands.
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Gardens & Arboretums
These carefully designed gardens, often cultivated for decades or even centuries, display exceptional collections of flowers and trees.
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47 New York State Parks Within a Two-Hour Drive of Rochester
Venture into one of these New York State Parks within a two-hour drive of Rochester and discover what makes them unique.
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Roadside Attractions
Have fun finding these fun roadside attractions—shoe trees, a skeleton army, a metal dragon, a shark girl—within two hours of Rochester.
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Organic Marshmallow Farms
We’ve highlighted Marshmallow Farms in the Otisco Valley, Lyons, Arcade, and Geneseo, but you can easily find more just driving around.
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6 Self-Guided Tours of Rochester
If you are a fan of history and architecture, you will enjoy these self-guided Landmark Society tours of center city Rochester.
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Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area
If you’re cruising on Edgemere along the ponds, or on the parkway near Manitou, you’re enjoying the Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area.
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Explore New York’s Finger Lakes Region
The Finger Lakes region is a popular tourist destination, featuring 11 lakes, charming cities and villages, and scenic farmland.
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Roc the Riverway Weekend: October 2026
This year’s Roc the Riverway Weekend event will take place from Sept. 26 to 28, coinciding with the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Celebration.
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🌻 Spectacular Sunflower Fields Around Rochester | 2025 Interactive Map
Lose yourself in a sea of sunflowers! Each August, acres of bold blooms become the perfect backdrop for family photos and sunny selfies.
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Western New York’s Top 4 Rock Cities—All Easy Day Trips from Rochester
Discover four rock cities near Rochester, where moss-draped boulders, narrow canyons, and panoramic trails await.
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Explore the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Enjoy each canal town along the 115-mile stretch between the Cayuga-Seneca Canal and the Niagara River, with Rochester at the heart.
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Susan B. Anthony
Susan B Anthony’s passion for securing women’s right to vote started with her work as an agent of the anti-slavery movement.