The Joys of Summer |
Many of our favorite summer memories are made at family reunions, amusement parks, and community fairs & events.
And while this has been a non-traditional summer, not all moments of joy are out of reach, especially the more intnimate onses—delicious ice cream, playing in cool, fresh water on a hot day, picking berries on the farm, summer nights camping under the stars. Find joy wherever you can! |
39 Swimming Holes | |
On a hot day, you can sit under a waterfall, swim in a lake, or jump in a creek at one of these refreshing natural swimming areas. | |
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Rochester's Top Ice Cream Shops | |
We love these ice cream shops for their outstanding atmosphere, taste, variety, and innovation. |
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12 Places to Pick Your Own Cherries | |
The height of cherry season runs 3-4 weeks in mid- to late-July. | |
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10 Places to Pick Your Own Raspberries | |
Early varieties are available for picking in July, whereas fall and everbearing varieties ripen later in August and September. | |
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9 Places to Pick Your Own Blueberries | |
August is unofficially blueberry month, but start looking for them in mid-July. Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. | |
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The Darkest Sky Near Rochester | |
The best chance we have to find the darkest sky near Rochester is to head as far away from the city as possible without moving closer to another city. Sounds logical, though not easy to achieve without a good deal of planning. If you want to get to the best possible location, head away from Monroe County. | |
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4 Old Country Stores | |
When you walk into one of these old country stores, you feel like you are stepping back in time with aisles of old fashioned toys, knickknacks and candies. The nostalgia is joyful! | |
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71 Hiking Trails | |
A few less populated, rustic, or unusual trails to take a hike. | |
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Geologic History of the Rochester Area | |
These day trips into Rochester's geologic history—filled with drumlins, fossils, house-sized boulders and a few meromictic lakes–will leave you awe-struck! | |
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30 Day Trips within 30 Minutes of Rochester |
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Sometimes you just need a fun, spontaneous adventure or quick getaway to refresh your day. Try one of these day trips within 30 minutes of Rochester next time someone says, “I'm bored!” | |
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COVID-19 NOTE: Please follow the most current recommendations from the CDC and New York State for spending time away from your home. The great outdoors can provide a well needed respite & escape during stressful times. Please move quickly through parking lots, trail heads, and scenic areas. If crowded, choose a different park, trail, or time to visit. Please day trip responsibly and locally—seek solitude! |
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