Enjoy everything summertime in Rochester has to offer: local produce, freshwater, and nearly 13,500 square miles to explore within two hours of home.
Make Meaningful Memories While Exploring
Whether you’re driving, biking, walking, or paddling, you’re likely to encounter something incredibly bewildering, fascinating, or inspiring that will alter your perception of the world. Look for moments that not only provide comfort but also challenge you.
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Cool, Freshwater
We are incredibly fortunate to live in an area completely surrounded by fresh water. It’s refreshing, awe-inspiring, and sustains the diversity of life around us.
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Farms & Farmers’ Markets
Picking your own produce is as much a family adventure as it is entertainment. Tie in a trip to a local U-Pick Farm as you’re exploring. Or, head for the City of Rochester Public Market and other city and town markets.
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Attend a Summertime Event
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What is your favorite way to spend summertime in Rochester?
I’d love to hear from you—please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
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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.
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Thank you!
Debi
Enjoy the Journey Together!
