FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ROCHESTER, NY – March 25, 2025 – Debi Bower, a lifelong Rochesterian and founder of daytrippingroc.com, is thrilled to announce the release of the second edition of her award-winning book, Day Trips Around Rochester, New York: Your Guide to Exploring within Two Hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region.
On January 6, 2024, this book’s first edition was awarded the Best of Rochester—Best Published Literary Work of 2023.
This expanded and updated second edition, published in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, is now available through local booksellers and online marketplaces. Visit daytrippingroc.com/book for a list of local shops carrying and shipping signed copies of the paperback edition.
Author Debi Bower will be at What’s Good in Fairport Village on launch day, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to greet customers as they pick up their preorders or purchase a new copy.
“I’m thrilled to bring this second edition to the community,” said Bower. “Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering new destinations, this book is designed to help you make the most of every adventure.”
What’s New in the Second Edition
This expanded and updated guide features hundreds of day-trip ideas within two hours of Rochester, plus four brand-new destinations:
📍 Penn Yan, at the north end of Keuka Lake, showcases the region’s agricultural heritage through its Old Order Amish and Mennonite communities.
📍 Hammondsport is home to world-class wineries and the fascinating Glenn H. Curtiss Museum at the southern end of Keuka Lake.
📍 Auburn is a cultural hub on Owasco Lake featuring the Harriet Tubman Home, the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, and a thriving food and arts scene.
📍 Ellicottville is a Southern Tier destination known for its four-season outdoor adventures and vibrant village atmosphere in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains.
About the Author
Debi Bower is a web designer, photographer, and award-winning travel writer in Rochester, New York. In 2017, she founded daytrippingroc.com, a community resource that provides in-depth guides to exploring Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and beyond.
To learn more about Day Trips Around Rochester, New York and discover more travel ideas, visit https://daytrippingroc.com.
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Contact: Debi Bower, debi@daytrippingroc.com
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Debi Bower
Author + Creative Director
Day Trips Around Rochester, New York
Upcoming Book Events
Skully’s Scholastic Adult Book Fair
Sunday, October 19
2–6:30 p.m.
Iron Smoke Distillery, Fairport
An adult spin on the classic Scholastic Book Fair—paired with whiskey and cocktails at Iron Smoke. Browse indie authors and bookish vendors in a fun, lively setting.
The Novel Affair
Sunday, November 2
12–4 p.m.
ARTISANworks, Rochester
Immerse yourself in a creative world of art and literature at ARTISANworks. The Novel Affair Book Fair brings together authors, artists, and readers for an inspiring day of discovery.
Book Signing
Saturday, November 22
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Bird House, Pittsford
I’ll be at The Bird House for a cozy signing event—perfect for holiday gift shopping and discovering nature-inspired treasures.
Winter Faire
Sunday, December 7
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
East Avenue, Rochester
Step into the holiday spirit across two neighboring venues:
- Christmas Present at the Strathallan’s City View Ballroom—a modern holiday market with contemporary vendors.
- Christmas Past at the historic Century Club—a mansion filled with indoor shops and outdoor tents leading to its grand entrance.
(More details to come!)
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