Keuka Lake
Located about an hour from Rochester, Keuka Lake is home to Penn Yan and Branchport on the north end and Hammondsport on the south.
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.
Seneca Lake
Visitors to Seneca Lake can spend the day exploring Geneva on the north end and Watkins Glen on the south end.
Cayuga Lake
Cayuga Lake, 38 miles long, is the longest of the Finger Lakes and the only one with lighthouses. Seneca Falls is an hour from Rochester.
Owasco Lake
Owasco Lake is surrounded by farmland, with the city of Auburn at the north end, just 75 minutes from Rochester.
Skaneateles Lake
Skaneateles Lake is approximately 75 minutes from Rochester, and it only takes an hour to drive all the way around the lake.
Otisco Lake
Otisco Lake, the easternmost of the Finger Lakes, is a 90-minute drive from Rochester to reach Otisco Lake Park on the north end.
39 Other Great Lakes Near Rochester
Rochester is well-known for its 11 Finger Lakes and two beautiful Great Lakes. But there are even more freshwater lakes to enjoy.
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9 Lake Ontario Lighthouses in New York
These lighthouses along Lake Ontario in New York are within a two-hour drive of Rochester. And where there’s a light there’s a sweeping view!
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Our Favorite 5 State Parks to Explore
Within a 2-hour drive of Rochester, there are 49 NY State Parks all worthy of exploration, but try our favorite five if you haven’t already!
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Our Favorite 5 Town Parks to Explore
Among my top five favorite town parks are those with distinctive wooded areas, diverse wildlife, and captivating water features.
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Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park
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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Exploring The Genesee River
At Genesee Valley Park, the river merges with the Erie Canal and continues north through Rochester before reaching Lake Ontario.
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5 Exceptional Waterfalls Near Rochester
The Greater Rochester region is home to numerous waterfalls. Here are my five favorites to help you start planning your next day trip.
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Grimes Glen in Naples
Grimes Glen is public, free, and you are encouraged to wade up the creek to the first and second waterfalls, both 60-foot cascades.
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Freshwater Creeks Around Rochester
These beautiful creeks around Rochester impact us in such subtle ways they sometimes disappear into the background of our lives.
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