The Pinnacle Range along Rochester’s southern border is a glacial moraine created by the retreating Wisconsin Glacier 12,000 years ago.
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My favorite fall hikes offer a variety of landscapes and scenic views, including rivers, forests, and peaceful surroundings.
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Among my top five favorite town parks are those with distinctive wooded areas, diverse wildlife, and captivating water features.
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Eastman Theatre is the primary performance space for Eastman School of Music students, home of the RPO, and host for world-renowned performances.
The one-mile paved loop trail in North Ponds Park circumnavigates two ponds and is perfect for strolling, jogging, biking, and dog-walking.
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Enjoy a scenic two-mile round-trip ride on a 90-year-old electric trolley car at the New York Museum of Transportation.
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Spend a day riding the train during special events from May to October at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.
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Rochester is fortunate to be one of a handful of American cities with a park system comprised of Frederick Law Olmsted-designed parks.
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The 0.8-mile Brickyard Trail spans the park, connecting Brighton Town Hall and Library on Elmwood Avenue with Buckland Park on Westfall Road.
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Breese Park is located along the Genesee River in West Henrietta. Set your sights on late-April to early-May to see the native bluebelle and trillium.
The terrain at Helmer Nature Center is hilly and tree-covered, making is an excellent place for peaceful woodland exploration.
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Many of our City of Rochester parks have beginnings embedded in Rochester’s youth. Some were even designed by notable landscape architects.
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Ellison Park is a popular spot to launch a kayak or canoe and paddle downstream on Irondequoit Creek toward Irondequoit Bay.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park hosts Roc Holiday Village in December when the reflecting pool transforms into an ice-skating rink.
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Sometimes you just need a fun, spontaneous adventure or quick getaway to refresh your day. Try one of these day trips within 30 minutes of Rochester.
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