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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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.
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.
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.
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.