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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120-150 minute drive
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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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.
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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Green Lakes State Park
Just 10 miles east of Syracuse, Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville is one of Central New York’s most striking natural landscapes.
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Griffis Sculpture Park
Griffis Sculpture Park features more than 250 sculptures that are whimsical, fantastical, and delightful, all integrated into the landscape.
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Panama Rocks Scenic Park
Watch your footing, know your limits, and use common sense when it comes to climbing on the boulders at Panama Rocks Scenic Park.
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Cornell Botanic Gardens
Cornell Botanic Gardens’ 4,000 acres offer free admission and provide a chance to discover new plants and learn about conservation efforts.
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Cascadilla Gorge in Ithaca
Cascadilla Creek descends 400 feet, producing eight waterfalls. Some are beautiful cascades, while others are over 80 feet in height.
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Little Rock City in Rock City State Forest
It is free to explore Little Rock City. You could spend 20 minutes or two hours wandering through the boulders, some as large as houses.
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Western New York’s Top 4 Rock Cities—All Easy Day Trips from Rochester
Discover four rock cities near Rochester, where moss-draped boulders, narrow canyons, and panoramic trails await.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
In Buttermilk Falls State Park, like most of the Finger Lakes gorge parks, stairs are the primary walkway along Buttermilk Creek; challenging but worth it!
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