Explore Auburn
Auburn offers a full day of immersive experiences. Follow this guide to make the most of your time exploring the city’s rich culture.
Day-Trip Guides
Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
Give the Gift of Rochester! 5 City Shops that Celebrate Regional Novelties
These Rochester gifts are more than mere objects; they are nostalgic expressions of the city’s soul, making them a joy to give and receive.
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Grand Adventures: 10 Rochester Skip-Gen Day Trip Ideas
This guide offers ten skip-gen day trip ideas for grandparents and grandchildren to spend quality time exploring the Rochester area together.
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All Aboard! 🚂 Ride the Rails at These 4 Heritage Train Museums
Listen to the rhythmic chugga-chuggas and whistling choo-choos while enjoying the scenic landscape passing by on a Rochester-area train ride.
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Top 10 Experiences for Rochester-Area College Students
Whether you’ve grown up in the Rochester area or have recently moved here to further your education, make time to explore off-campus.
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Unlock the Wonder: 12 Ways to Fully Experience the Erie Canal
Experience the beauty, history, and community of the Erie Canal through activities that offer a unique perspective of life along the canal.
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11 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Rochester (2026 Guide)
Planning for Father’s Day in Rochester? Discover 10 memorable ways to celebrate, from baseball and museums to scenic cruises and local brews.
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Make Mom’s Day: 8+ Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Rochester with flowers, brunch, garden visits, canal cruises, theater, and special events across the region.
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High School Musicals and Dramas in Monroe County for the 2025-26 School Year
Support Monroe County’s talented high school performing artists while enjoying the most celebrated musicals for a fraction of the cost.
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Explore Buffalo’s Waterfront
From Canalside to Outer Harbor and RiverWorks to Silo City, there are a dozen excellent day trips from Rochester along Buffalo’s waterfront.
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Rochester-Area Boat Tours
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Great Lakes, Genesee River, Erie Canal, and Finger Lakes on one of these Rochester-area boat tours.
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Explore Buffalo’s Delaware Park
Delaware Park combines Buffalo’s cultural and recreational offerings along a two-mile path that winds around lakes, gardens, and meadows.
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Explore Syracuse
A day trip to Syracuse should include a walk through its squares, exploring renowned museums, and indulging in delicious local food.
Explore Geneva
Situated midway between Rochester and Syracuse on Route 5 and 20, Geneva feels like the center of the Finger Lakes region.
Things to Do Around Rochester Throughout the Year
Explore things to do around Rochester all year, from seasonal day trips and annual festivals to monthly traditions, outdoor adventures, and events.
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