Ditch the screens and rediscover the thrill of real-world exploration with Day Trips Around Rochester, New York. This backpack-friendly guide points you to waterfalls, canal towns, and tucked-away trails—no Wi-Fi required.
Flip through its pages to plot routes, learn local lore, and navigate by instinct instead of notifications. Travel unplugged, strike up conversations for directions or tips, and let spontaneity guide you. Day Trips Around Rochester proves that the richest adventures—and connections—happen when you stow the phone, grab a map, and go.
Experience the joy of getting lost in the right direction.
Day Trips Around Rochester, New York
Your guide to exploring within two hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.
by Debi Bower
Local Booksellers
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Booksellers in Rochester and Monroe County
Abundance Food Co-op
South Ave, Rochester
Ampersand at Writers & Books
University Ave, Rochester
Another Chapter Bookstore
Liftbridge Lane E, Fairport
Archimage
Monroe Ave, Rochester
Artisan Coffeehouse
Rochester St, Scottsville
The Bird House
Monroe Ave, Pittsford
Bleak House Books
W. Main St, Honeoye Falls
Bookeater
S. Clinton Ave, Rochester
Capacity / Frank’s Chop Shop
East Ave, Rochester
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
Lake Ave, Rochester
The Creator’s Hands
Mt. Hope Ave., Rochester
Craft Company No.6
University Ave, Rochester
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Flint Hill Rd, Mumford
The Glue Factory
Union St, North Chili
The Heart of Hilton Gift Shop
South Avenue, Hilton
Janis Reed Interiors
Piano Works, East Rochester
Lala of Webster
E Main St, Webster
Lamberton Conservatory
Reservoir Ave, Rochester
Main Street Mercantile
Main St, Fairport
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Schoen Place, Pittsford
Exchange Blvd., Rochester
Notion
Northfield Commons, Pittsford
Parkleigh
Park Ave, Rochester
Peppermint
Culver Rd, Rochester
Pflutter
Buffalo Rd., Gates
The Record Archive
Rockwood St, Rochester
The Shops on West Ridge
Ann Elizabeth Photography, Shop #443
West Ridge Rd, Greece
Spencerport Depot & Canal Museum
East Ave., Spencerport
Stacy K Floral
Russell St, Rochester
Taste of Rochester
Greater Rochester International Airport
The Ugly Unicorn
Titus Ave, Irondequoit
The Unreliable Narrator
Village Gate, Rochester
What’s Good
Village Landing, Fairport
Wickham Farms
Sweets Corners Rd, Penfield
Yesterday’s Muse Books
W Main St, Webster
Booksellers in Greater Rochester
Alice’s Red Rose Boutique
Main St, Canandaigua
Artizanns
N. Main St, Naples
Cheshire Union Gift Shop and Antique Center
State Route 21 South, Canandaigua
The Dog Eared Book
E. Main St., Palmyra
Eleven Lakes Market
Market St., Corning
Evolve For the Home – The Christmas Store
William St, Lyons
Joseph’s Wayside Market
S. Main St, Naples
Mercantile @ Newberry
William St, Lyons
The Olde Country Store & More – 1849
University Ave, North Cohocton
Sulfur Books
W Main St, Clifton Springs
All bookstores can special-order a book for you. Find a list of bookstores here.
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