Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
Explore the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda, where historic rides, woodcarving, and band-organ music reveal a playful industry.
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60-90 minute drive
Cumming Nature Center
Explore Cumming Nature Center in Naples, with 12 miles of trails, a beaver pond, cathedral pines, hands-on exhibits, and year-round programs.
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Buffalo Naval & Military Park
Tour historic ships and a submarine at the Buffalo Naval & Military Park, with practical details for planning a waterfront day trip from Rochester.
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Cracker Box Palace at Historic Alasa Farms
Visit Cracker Box Palace at Historic Alasa Farms in North Rose to meet rescued farm animals, explore trails, and discover Wayne County history.
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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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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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Explore Niagara Falls, USA
Visitors travel far and wide to see Niagara Falls State Park, America’s first state park, and we are fortunate to drive there in 90 minutes.
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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.