Sterling Nature Center
Explore Sterling Nature Center with woodland trails, wetlands, wildlife, and a natural Lake Ontario shoreline about an hour from Rochester.
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Day Trip Locations
Learn more about each of these locations around Rochester, a deep-dive into some of our favorite places.
Havana Glen Park
Discover Havana Glen Park, where a short gorge hike leads to Eagle Cliff Falls, a hidden 40-foot waterfall tucked inside a mossy ravine.
Medina Falls
Medina Falls is a 40-foot waterfall on Oak Orchard Creek beneath the Erie Canal aqueduct—a short walk from Medina along the canal towpath.
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine
Explore Our Lady of Fatima Shrine—16 acres featuring 100+ marble statues, a soaring dome, and one of the world’s largest outdoor rosaries.
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Garrett Memorial Chapel
Garrett Memorial Chapel overlooks Keuka Lake with sweeping views, peaceful grounds, and limited sanctuary hours in Penn Yan, New York.
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Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham
Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham in West Henrietta is a serene Lao Buddhist temple offering quiet reflection and a vibrant summer food festival.
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Old Erie Canal Heritage Park
Explore Old Erie Canal Heritage Park near Port Byron, NY—walk Lock 52, tour the Lois McClure schooner, and experience preserved canal history.
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Abbey of the Genesee
Find quiet reflection at the Abbey of the Genesee—a Trappist monastery offering Monk’s Bread, rural views, and a retreat from everyday noise.
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Cobblestone Museum
Visit the Cobblestone Museum in Childs, NY—historic homes, a church, and 19th-century village buildings on both sides of Ridge Road.
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Olcott Beach
Olcott Beach is a nostalgic Lake Ontario escape featuring a vintage carousel park, lakefront shops, a swimming beach, and a replica historic lighthouse.
Sara’s Garden Center
Follow the paths behind Sara’s Garden Center’s retail space, and you will discover something far more unexpected.
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Linwood Gardens
Linwood Gardens sits quietly among fields and wooded edges, with broad views that open toward the Genesee Valley.
Sycamore Hill Gardens
Just north of Skaneateles, Sycamore Hill Gardens began as a working dairy farm and now spans nearly 40 acres of curated landscape.
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Keuka Outlet Trail
The seven-mile Keuka Outlet Trail links Keuka Lake to Seneca Lake through a shaded corridor rich in history and natural beauty.
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Fillmore Glen State Park
Named for America’s 13th president, Fillmore Glen combines dramatic waterfalls, cool forest trails, and a touch of presidential history.
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