Explore The Lake Ontario Seaway Trail
Explore the Lake Ontario Seaway Trail along the southern shoreline, from Fort Niagara in Youngstown to Fort Ontario in Oswego.
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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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Oatka Creek in LeRoy
Oatka Creek is a clear centerpiece for the Village of LeRoy, with a waterfall, 2 dams, and an 8 foot Statue of Liberty replica on her shoreline.
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Oatka Creek Park
Pathways lead through Oatka Creek Park’s woodlands and wildflower meadows, offering a peaceful and picturesque experience.
Brighton Town Park
Brighton Town Park is surprisingly tranquil, despite bordering offices and being located across the pond from a major expressway interchange.
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Meridian Centre Park
There are nature paths in Meridian Centre Park & an arboretum in the western part of the park with plantings and wooden arches.
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Great Embankment Park
Nestled along the historic Erie Canal, the Great Embankment offers scenic views, walking and biking trails, wildflowers, and a kayak launch.
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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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Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area
If you’re cruising on Edgemere along the ponds, or on the parkway near Manitou, you’re enjoying the Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area.
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Explore New York’s Finger Lakes Region
The Finger Lakes region is a popular tourist destination, featuring 11 lakes, charming cities and villages, and scenic farmland.
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Maplewood Park & Rose Garden
Maplewood Park is a linear park that follows the river from Driving Park and the Lower Falls to just north of Route 104, ending at the pedestrian bridge over the Genesee.
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Erie Canal Aqueduct & Subway: Rochester’s Transportation Heritage
Before the canal coursed through Genesee Valley Park, it flowed through the city using the Erie Canal aqueduct to cross the river.
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Roc the Riverway Weekend: Sept. 26–28, 2025
This year’s Roc the Riverway Weekend event will take place from Sept. 26 to 28, coinciding with the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Celebration.
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Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the most transcending, awe-inspiring, and wondrous displays of nature’s beauty on Earth.
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Hamlin Beach State Park
Hamlin Beach State Park has 7 miles of beautiful biking and walking trails, including a mile-long self-guided tour of a CCC/POW camp.
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