Dog-Friendly Places Around Rochester
Explore Rochester with your pup—dog-friendly breweries, ice cream stops, trails, parks, and events perfect for every adventure together.
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Day-Trip Guides
Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in October
Experience October in Rochester with foliage hikes, pumpkin farms, ghost walks, scenic train rides, and festive events throughout the month.
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Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in September
Discover things to do around Rochester in September—canal cruises, food festivals, scenic drives, art shows, and early fall adventures.
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2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival: Create Your Fringe Experience
The 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival lights up downtown September 9–20, 2025, with 600+ performances across 30+ venues.
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Moss Lake Preserve in Allegany County
Moss Lake Preserve centers around a rare 15-acre kettle-bog lake that The Nature Conservancy calls one of the best intact kettle-bogs in New York.
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Rock City Park in Olean
Discover Rock City Park in Olean, NY—a scenic trail through towering quartz conglomerate formations, panoramic overlooks, and ancient geology.
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Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in August
Rochester in August brings the height of summer, from fields of sunflowers glowing in the sun to warm evenings perfect for stargazing.
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Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in July
July around Rochester means swimming holes, ice cream stands, summer festivals, lighthouse drives, and garden visits across Western New York.
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Outdoor Dining Around Rochester
From sidewalk patios and rooftop lounges to vineyard terraces, there’s no shortage of places to eat, drink, and enjoy the sunshine.
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Summer Starts Here! 25 Ways to Make the Most of the Season
From outdoor concerts to farmers markets and gorge trails, this Rochester-area checklist will inspire memorable summer adventures close to home.
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Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in June
Discover the top activities in June around Rochester, NY—from strawberry picking to jazz concerts, ballgames, and Lake Ontario beaches.
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Rochester Vibes: Day Trips to Fit Your Mood
Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, nostalgia, or something playful, there’s a destination vibe to match your mood.
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Explore Bushnell’s Basin
Tucked along the historic Erie Canal between Fairport and Pittsford, Bushnell’s Basin encourages you to slow down and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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Top 10 Things To Do Around Rochester in May
May in Rochester brings lilacs, garden blooms, canal boats, and spring festivals. Discover the top 10 things to do around Rochester in May.
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Explore the Erie Canal from Holley to Medina
Explore the Erie Canal through Holley, Albion, and Medina—scenic waterfalls, museums, and small-town eats capture the charm of canal life.
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