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top things to do in rochester ny
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items some of my favorite places and things to do in rochester, ny any time of the year! whether its 90° or below 0°, i can still always find something to do with
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some of brightest and clearest water in the northeast! its family friendly and great not just for the beach but for hiking or picnics as well
Green Lakes State Park
definitely a must see in the area!
Letchworth State Park
this one’s definitely a favorite by all ages! it’s a super fun-packed day full of endless activities for families or even with a friend
The Strong National Museum of Play
lilac fest is definitely a must see! it’s full of vendors with food and merchandise from small businesses, carnival games, a fun kids section with bounce houses and rides, and they even have a sensory area for those that can easily become overstimula...
Rochester Lilac Festival | Events
ever find yourself near the finger lakes in early july? ring of fire is a MUST!!! some of the best fireworks with the greatest view and overall the vibes are amazing
Ring of Fire Finger Lakes | Labor Day Weekend Events
i thought living in new york there would be no good beaches but hamlin definitely wins! it’s a great area, right on lake ontario. definitely one of my summer faves
Hamlin Beach State Park - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
if you ever find yourself in rochester in early/mid july- DEFINITELY try to go to Big Bounce America! They even have adult only sessions for pretty cheap, and it’s always fun to go be a kid again
The Big Bounce America
hamlin beach is definitely a go to for beaches in the area! it’s family friendly, and has available plots for camping. it’s on lake ontario so it’s freshwater as well
Hamlin Beach State Park - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
don’t even ask how i forgot about seabreeze but definitely a must. tickets are relatively cheap and it’s family friendly as well complete with a waterpark, rides for all ages, and a kid’s section
Seabreeze Amusement Park
this one’s about 40 minutes west of rochester but definitely a must. it used be a six flags but now it’s just darien lake. there’s something for everyone here, thrill-seeker rides, kid rides, concessions, a huge waterpark, and even a great lineup of ...
Six Flags Darien Lake in Buffalo, NY - Thrill Capital of New York State
a great selection of concerts- small names and big names right over in Canandaigua!
CMAC
definitely one of my favorite places for paddle boarding in the summer!
BayCreek Paddling Center