Additional Resources for Rochester Day-Trip Inspiration

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

• City of Rochester
• Monroe County Parks
• Visit Rochester

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

• (585) Kids
• (585) Magazine
• City Magazine
• Life in the Finger Lakes
• New York State Conservationist

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.

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Planning Your Next Rochester Day Trip

We’re always researching new ideas for your next Rochester day trip. Filter our day trips by drive-time, direction, or season.

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Where do you look for Rochester day-trip inspiration?

I’d love to hear from you—please reach out and share your thoughts and experiences.

Debi Bower is the creator of Day Trips Around Rochester, New York—a website and collection of books celebrating local exploration throughout the Finger Lakes and Western New York.

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See you out there!
Debi

Enjoy the Journey Together!