My 2020 Day Trips
My favorite day trips in 2020 weren’t so different from our 2019 trips except they were a little less often, with less stops and less people.
Day-Trip Guides
Use our guides to start planning your day trips around Rochester.
A Range of Possibilities: Exploring Rochester’s Pinnacle Hills
The Pinnacle Range along Rochester’s southern border is a glacial moraine created by the retreating Wisconsin Glacier 12,000 years ago.
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22 Fabulous Fall Hikes in Monroe County
My favorite fall hikes offer a variety of landscapes and scenic views, including rivers, forests, and peaceful surroundings.
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Explore Skaneateles
The Village of Skaneateles is the perfect place to get away and enjoy the pace of lake life, surrounded by unique boutiques and restaurants.
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Explore East Aurora
From Vidler’s to the Aurora Theatre to the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement, the early 1900s are alive and well on Main Street in East Aurora.
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Explore Lewiston
Ranked as one of the “Top Ten Small Towns,” spend a day in Lewiston, with its excellent shops, restaurants, and Niagara River views.
Day-Trip Destinations
These day trips are filled with carefully chosen options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as memorable experiences and events.
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Explore Letchworth State Park
Letchworth has something for everyone, from hiking one of the park’s 29 trails and picnicking beside a waterfall to taking a scenic drive.
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Conesus Lake
Vitale Park in Lakeville, located at the north end of Conesus Lake, features paved walkways and a footbridge that leads to a scenic island.
Hemlock Lake
The DEC protects Hemlock Lake as Rochester’s drinking water source, making it a popular destination for kayaking and night-sky photography.
Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake is the smallest and highest lake in elevation. It is surrounded by dense forest, making it ideal for kayaking.
Honeoye Lake
Forty-five minutes from Rochester, Honeoye Lake is the shallowest of the Finger Lakes, with a depth of only 30 feet.
Canandaigua Lake
Canandaigua Lake, located 30 minutes from Rochester, spans from the city of Canandaigua in the north to the town of Naples in the south.
Keuka Lake
Located about an hour from Rochester, Keuka Lake is home to Penn Yan and Branchport on the north end and Hammondsport on the south.
Seneca Lake
Visitors to Seneca Lake can spend the day exploring Geneva on the north end and Watkins Glen on the south end.