Griffis Sculpture Park
There are over 250 whimsical, fantastical, and delightful sculptures at Griffis Sculpture Park, integrated into the bucolic landscape.
Day Trip Locations
Learn more about each of these locations around Rochester, a deep-dive into some of our favorite places.
Holley Canal Falls
Holley Canal Falls is located in the heart of the Village of Holley. The water that flows into the glen is overflow from the Erie Canal.
Edgerton Model Railroad
Each of the Edgerton Model Railroad’s four season-themed layouts tells a different story of life on the move in the 1950s.
Panama Rocks Scenic Park
Watch your footing, know your limits, and use common sense when it comes to climbing on the boulders at Panama Rocks Scenic Park.
Eastman Theatre
Eastman Theatre is the primary performance space for Eastman School of Music students, home of the RPO, and host for world-renowned performances.
North Ponds Park in Webster
The 1-mile paved loop trail in North Ponds Park circumnavigates both ponds. It is perfect for a leisurely stroll, jog, or bike ride.
Arcade and Attica Railroad
Arcade and Attica Railroad offers a 2-1/2 hour train experience, including a 30-minute layover at Curriers Station where you can explore the train yard and grab a bite to eat.
New York Museum of Transportation
Enjoy a scenic two-mile round-trip ride on an 90-year-old electric trolley car at the New York Museum of Transportation.
Grimes Glen in Naples
Grimes Glen is public, free, and you are encouraged to wade up the creek to the first and second waterfalls, both 60-foot cascades.
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion
Located in the City of Canandaigua, Sonnenberg Gardens is an exceptional example of the lavish wealth and philanthropy of the Gilded Age.
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum
Spend a day riding the train during special events every third weekend April to December at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.
Chimney Bluffs State Park
The bluffs in Chimney Bluffs State Park are fragile drumlins, like all of the truncated drumlins along this section of shoreline.
Brickyard Trail at Frankel Nature Park
The Brickyard Trail runs the length of Sandra L. Frankel Nature Park, a 72-acre linear park connecting Elmwood Ave and Westfall Road.
Breese Park
Breese Park is located along the Genesee River in West Henrietta. Set your sights on late-April to early-May to see the native bluebelle and trillium.
Helmer Nature Center
The paths at Helmer Nature Center, made primarily of wood chip, boardwalk, and hard-pack gravel, are easy to navigate and clearly marked.