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Things to do in Rochester, NY
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items These are places we go to frequently when we just need something to do and the best part all are free except for the mini golf!
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Outdoor Activities, Rochester, NY
Restaurants & Bars
Fun Shops in Rochester, NY
Outdoor Activities, Rochester, NY
When Covid hit and we were “forced” to stay isolated, we decided to start hiking…and it became our new favorite passtime! Our dogs got to spend everyday with their people! We picked a new trail each week and just had so much fun exploring our town that honestly, we had no idea had so many trails and places of interest that we never visited in our 50+ years here!
Want to enjoy the beauty around you while plant shopping? This is it! They have a beautiful path that leads to a square pond, frogs, birds so nice to walk the path and look at the beautiful plants. And when you're done there, check out the beautiful items they have in their gift shop! We love going here!
Sara's Garden Center
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We love coming here! You follow the water for pretty much the entire walk! Lot's of flyfishing here, ppl having picnics, ppl hanging out in the water. This place has a lot to show you, from the beautiful waterfalls, to the peaceful sounds of nature a...
Channing H. Philbrick Park
Beauty all around! Spend a few hours walking this beautiful scenic path. We love coming here and just enjoying nature and listening to the water.
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
Pick a trail! It extends across the road as well! You could spend ½ a day here and still not see it all! Some areas are muddy during wet seasons.
Whiting Road Nature Preserve
Talk about beautiful! OMG, we visited a different park each weekend to hike and we have loved each and every one! If you live in this area or are visiting, I highly recommend making a list!! There are sooo many trails in here, plus check out their nature center for events...
Mendon Ponds Park
Gosh, this park is just so perfect! You can rent houses here and wow what a spectacular time it is! They have small log houses too throughout the park. One trail after another. Just beautiful! We were really enjoying the lock downs so we could spend alot of family time together and don't forget to bring the dogs too!
Letchworth State Park
This is a very small beach just outside the Braddock Bay Marina. There is a short trail as well that ends where the land meets the water! Lots of bird watchers and bird migration happens here.
Off Lake Ontario in Greece, NY
Weekends are packed, weekdays are not! Great place to hang out for the day, swim, walk the beach, walk the trail that takes you beachside and then into a forest walkway and you end up at Culver Rd, where you can continue (take a right) and end up at ...
Durand Eastman Beach | City of Rochester, New York
Take the family down to play mini golf at the oldest mini golf in the US! And then go next door and have a nice meal at the restaurant!
Parkside Whispering Pines
Fun park! We saw lots of wildlife just doing their thing while we walked. There are ponds, swamplands, meadows, and woods of course! Very enjoyable!
Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center
Beautiful park, there are many trails. We got lost a few times here, but finally made it out both times. Bring a map, it can be alittle confusing for a first timer. We like the red trail, follows the creek for a bit. There is a fun sled here too for winter fun!
Black Creek Park
In a word……"MAGESTIC" you can see a beautiful Lake Ontario on one side of you during this walk. At the end, you can walk down the stairs to the beach area and walk on the beach. This is a beautiful nature walk!
Chimney Bluffs State Park
Restaurants & Bars
We are gf & df, if you are too, this list might interest you! These are places we have gone to that we loved and catered to our needs! As always, do you own research and check with your doctor for any allergy issues or concerns!
Seriously, what's not to love! It's a house on the beach turned into a bar! They don't have food, but you can order food and bring it in so you can eat while you drink and listen to a band or just watch the sun and water/ sunset! A must experience if you are in the area!
Marge's Lakeside Inn
They have a variety of gf, df items on their menu. They are very careful to your food allergies. Alot of ppl who NO allergies also eat there. They will ask what your allergy is and then when your food comes, they will repeat it. We've eaten there so many times, enjoyed the outdoor area as well, however it is on a busy street, so if you don't min...
110 Grill
Fun Shops in Rochester, NY
Very unique finds inside. We love spending time here when we drive thru this area. Find unique gifts, there is clothing, books, soaps, jewelry, beauty products, toys, chocolates, sweets counter! A must see for anyone who hasn't been here before!
Parkleigh - Rochester
1st of all the bldg is soooo cool, many levels w/ different things on each level. Muscial instruments on the very top floor, middle floor is guitars and albums more instruments, bottom level is music albums, cassettes, cds, posters, clothing. Find th...
House of Guitars
I mean it's a mall….but it's very pretty, with the sky lights and beautiful floors. Lots of fun stores. We come here on rainy, snowy days just to walk around!
Eastview Mall
There is something for everyone here. Lots of different vendors selling all sorts of things, clothing to housewares to toys and everything inbetween. 3 full floors of stuff for every room in your house!
The Shops On West Ridge
Fun place to walk around if you're already at the public market, swing by this strip mall and walk around to see all the different stores!
Village Gate Square
Catch a movie, shop at the huge bookstore, hit Trader Joes, TJ Maxx, the Paper Store and sooo many other shops here! We love walking around here and checking out the different shops. You can always find something unique here!
Pittsford Plaza