Sterling Nature Center
Explore Sterling Nature Center with woodland trails, wetlands, wildlife, and a natural Lake Ontario shoreline about an hour from Rochester.
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60-90 minute drive
Garrett Memorial Chapel
Garrett Memorial Chapel overlooks Keuka Lake with sweeping views, peaceful grounds, and limited sanctuary hours in Penn Yan, New York.
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Cobblestone Museum
Visit the Cobblestone Museum in Childs, NY—historic homes, a church, and 19th-century village buildings on both sides of Ridge Road.
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Akron Falls
Moss-covered rocks, mature hardwoods, and the steady sound of water create a setting that invites you to slow your pace at Akron Falls.
Exploring the Genesee Valley
Unhurried day trips through the Genesee Valley—following the Genesee River from Rochester to gorges, villages, trails, and waterfront parks.
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Explore the Erie Canal from Holley to Medina
Explore the Erie Canal through Holley, Albion, and Medina—scenic waterfalls, museums, and small-town eats capture the charm of canal life.
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Explore the Erie Canal from Macedon to Lyons
Spend a day exploring the Erie Canal towns of Macedon, Palmyra, Newark, and Lyons. Enjoy local dining, museums, shopping, and scenic parks.
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Explore Penn Yan
One hour from Rochester, Penn Yan is a unique day-trip experience due to the significant presence of Old Order Amish and Mennonite communities.
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo AKG Art Museum offers a world-class modern and contemporary art experience on the edge of Delaware Park.
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Explore Buffalo’s Waterfront
From Canalside to Outer Harbor and RiverWorks to Silo City, there are a dozen excellent day trips from Rochester along Buffalo’s waterfront.
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Explore Buffalo’s Delaware Park
Delaware Park combines Buffalo’s cultural and recreational offerings along a two-mile path that winds around lakes, gardens, and meadows.
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Explore Geneva
Situated midway between Rochester and Syracuse on Route 5 and 20, Geneva feels like the center of the Finger Lakes region.
Explore Skaneateles
The Village of Skaneateles is the perfect place to get away and enjoy the pace of lake life, surrounded by unique boutiques and restaurants.
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Explore East Aurora
From Vidler’s to the Aurora Theatre to the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement, the early 1900s are alive and well on Main Street in East Aurora.
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Day-Trip Destinations
These day trips are filled with carefully chosen options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as memorable experiences and events.
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