Cornell Botanic Gardens
Cornell Botanic Gardens’ 4,000 acres offer free admission and provide a chance to discover new plants and learn about conservation efforts.
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South of US-20
Taughannock Falls State Park
Taughannock Falls’s 0.75-mile hard-packed gravel gorge trail leads to the base of the falls and is open year-round.
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Cascadilla Gorge in Ithaca
Cascadilla Creek descends 400 feet, producing eight waterfalls. Some are beautiful cascades, while others are over 80 feet in height.
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Museum of the Earth
The Museum of the Earth focuses on life beginning in the Cambrian Period, but it covers Earth’s history spanning 4.5 billion years.
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Oatka Creek Park
Pathways lead through Oatka Creek Park’s woodlands and wildflower meadows, offering a peaceful and picturesque experience.
Little Rock City in Rock City State Forest
It is free to explore Little Rock City. You could spend 20 minutes or two hours wandering through the boulders, some as large as houses.
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The Jump-Off Overlook
The Jump-Off Trail on Gannett Hill is wheelchair-accessible and offers one of the most breathtaking scenic views in the Finger Lakes Region.
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Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is a New York State Park located in the hills six miles south of Honeoye Lake.
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Western New York’s Top 4 Rock Cities—All Easy Day Trips from Rochester
Discover four rock cities near Rochester, where moss-draped boulders, narrow canyons, and panoramic trails await.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
In Buttermilk Falls State Park, like most of the Finger Lakes gorge parks, stairs are the primary walkway along Buttermilk Creek; challenging but worth it!
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Bristol Mountain in the Fall
Soar above the treetops on Bristol Mountain’s Comet Express lift and enjoy panoramic views of the stunning fall foliage.
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Stony Brook State Park
The walkway through Stony Brook State Park is a combo of shale, gravel, and stairs alongside waterfalls, similar to the other gorge parks.
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