Transformative Travel Destinations
Instead of being an escape, I see these places as opportunities that encourage us to transcend space, time, and our state of mind.
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Free Things to Do Around Rochester
Our top 12 day-trip ideas for unique, fun, and free things to do around Rochester will give you over 500 actual destinations.
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132 Things to Do Around Rochester
We’ve pulled together a list of fun and unique things to do around Rochester, NY, within two hours of home—perfect for quick getaways.
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92 Ice Cream Shops Near Rochester, NY | 2025 Interactive Map
Discover 92 ice-cream, custard & gelato spots near Rochester, NY—see who churns their own flavors or scoops Perry’s, then plot your route on our 2025 interactive map.
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Shared Rochester Experiences that Make Great Gifts
Giving the gift of shared Rochester experiences offers rewards that go well beyond mere personal joy—where less is genuinely more.
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Our 3 Favorite Neighborhoods with Spectacular Christmas Light Displays: 2024 Edition
Enjoy our favorite extreme Christmas lights around Rochester! These homeowners and communities go all out to celebrate the holiday season.
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Gorge Trails Near Rochester
Gorge trails call out from their deep, dark, and cool caverns. If you haven’t already, start checking these spectacular trails off your list.
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50 Hidden Places Around Rochester
From secret gardens to enchanting waterfalls, exploring hidden places around the Rochester area is the ultimate way to add some spice to your travel experiences.
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5 Old-Fashioned Country Stores Around Rochester
Step back in time when you visit these old-fashioned country stores filled with nostalgic candies, vintage toys, and charming knickknacks.
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650+ Highly Recommended Restaurants Around Greater Rochester
Some food destinations are well-established, while others are quickly becoming favorites as Rochester’s culinary scene explodes.
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80+ Hiking Trails Around Rochester
Less traveled than in our parks, these hiking trails around Rochester offer a secluded and rustic area to immerse yourself in nature.
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Gardens & Arboretums
These carefully designed gardens, often cultivated for decades or even centuries, display exceptional collections of flowers and trees.
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50 New York State Parks Within a Two-Hour Drive of Rochester
Venture into one of these New York State Parks within a two-hour drive of Rochester and discover what makes them unique.
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Roadside Attractions
Have fun finding these fun roadside attractions—shoe trees, a skeleton army, a metal dragon, a shark girl—within two hours of Rochester.
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Rochester’s Hidden Sidewalk
To find Rochester’s hidden sidewalk, start at Ontario Beach Park and head west on Beach Ave. The two entrances are across from Clematis and Cloverdale Streets.
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