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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Freshwater
We are the stewards of our freshwater creeks and lakes and the groundwater below our feet. Water is life. Learn more about Rochester’s freshwater resources and show them some love.
Rochester-Area Boat Tours
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Great Lakes, Genesee River, Erie Canal, and Finger Lakes on one of these Rochester-area boat tours.
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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 Watkins Glen
The heart of the village of Watkins Glen is the 1.5-mile-long gorge, a truly breathtaking and awe-inspiring showcase of nature’s beauty.
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Explore Canandaigua
Of the five Finger Lakes closest to Rochester, Canandaigua Lake and the city’s historic downtown have the most to offer visitors.
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Explore Rochester
A perfect day in Rochester would include a visit to one of its world-class museums, spending time in its exceptional parks, and seeing both High Falls and Lake Ontario.
Explore Ithaca
Spend a day in the City of Ithaca, exploring the waterfalls, restaurants, shops, and festivals that make this Ivy League college town unique.
Escaping Extreme Heat
When temperatures rise above ninety degrees for several days, we all need to find a place to cool down. Water and shade are critical.
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Holley Canal Falls
Holley Canal Falls is located in the heart of the Village of Holley. The water that flows into the glen is overflow from the Erie Canal.
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Explore Lewiston
Ranked as one of the “Top Ten Small Towns,” spend a day in Lewiston, with its excellent shops, restaurants, and Niagara River views.
Explore Letchworth State Park
Letchworth has something for everyone, from hiking one of the park’s 29 trails and picnicking beside a waterfall to taking a scenic drive.
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Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake is the smallest and highest lake in elevation. It is surrounded by dense forest, making it ideal for kayaking.
Honeoye Lake
Forty-five minutes from Rochester, Honeoye Lake is the shallowest of the Finger Lakes, with a depth of only 30 feet.
Canandaigua Lake
Canandaigua Lake, located 30 minutes from Rochester, spans from the city of Canandaigua in the north to the town of Naples in the south.