I created this website—Day Trips Around Rochester, NY—because, like you, I have scoured everywhere—libraries, bookstores, travel information racks, the Internet, friends’ experiences—for Rochester day trip inspiration.
I hope I’ve provided a solid starting point for your adventures. But if you’re looking to expand your local knowledge, check out these helpful digital and physical publications below.
Visitor Guides
Rochester & Monroe County
Surrounding Counties
- Buffalo Rising
- Cattaraugus County Enchanted Mountains
- Finger Lakes
- Finger Lakes Travel
- Finger Lakes Welcome Center
- Finger Lakes Wine Country
- Genesee County
- Genesee Valley
- Go Finger Lakes
- I Love NY
- Livingston County
- New York State Canals
- New York State Parks
- Niagara Falls USA
- Ontario County
- Orleans County
- Seneca County
- Tour Chautauqua
- Visit Buffalo Niagara
- Visit Ithaca
- Visit Syracuse
- Watkins Glen
- Wayne County
- Wyoming County
- Yates County
Blogs & Websites
- All Trails App
- Atlas Obscura
- CNY Hiking
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
- Exploring Upstate
- Family Days Out
- The Getaway Guy
- Hike & Stroll Rochester
- I Love the Finger Lakes
- Kids Out and About Rochester
- Mini Time
- Movoto
- My Dog Likes
- New York Upstate
- NY Falls
- Odyssey
- Parks & Trails New York
- Poorer Than You
- Roadside America
- ROCwiki
- Rochester Parks
- Rochester’s Playbook
- TrailsRoc App
- Trip 101
- Trip Advisor
- Vacation Idea
- Western NY
- Yelp
Magazines & Newspapers
Books for Rochester Day Trip Inspiration
I have compiled a list of my favorite books about Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and the surrounding regions, including the Genesee Valley, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Central New York, and the Southern Tier.
The authors of these books cover various topics, such as Rochester’s geological and human history, and provide great inspiration for places to visit. I refer to this list year after year for knowledge and enjoyment.
Explore More
My Favorite Books About the Rochester Area
I’ve provided links to borrow these Rochester-themed books from a Monroe County Library or to purchase them online via Amazon or Bookshop.
Where do you look for Rochester day-trip inspiration?
I’d love to hear from you—please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
Help Support My Work
People often ask if I get free access to the places I visit. The answer is no—unless I’m invited to a special preview or offered behind-the-scenes access through my media role. Most of the time, I don’t even mention Day Trips Around Rochester, New York when I visit a place. I want to have the same experience you would.
I create and share this content because it brings me joy—and I hope it adds value to your adventures, too.
If my work has helped you explore and appreciate the Rochester area, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack. You’ll receive an email whenever I publish new content and have the chance to connect with a growing community of local explorers.
Thank you for supporting my efforts to keep producing meaningful and helpful content.
Thank you!
Debi
Enjoy the Journey Together!
