Outdoor walks, sledding, birdwatching, paddling
Feed the birds - from your hand! Exit the neighborhood, RIGHT on Tobey, LEFT on Cliver Street for ~ 10 minutes. Take third entrance on LEFT into Mendon Ponds Park, then RIGHT into The Nature Center. Home the Birdsong Trail and share sunflower seeds w the birds which will come to feed from your hand!
NOTE: Ellie stocks seeds in the blue bin by garaydoor to back yard. Help yourself & have fun!
Well maintained path w educational and imaginative stops. Part is an old carriage trail. Easy hike.
18 locals recommend
Mendon Ponds Park
95 Douglas RdWell maintained path w educational and imaginative stops. Part is an old carriage trail. Easy hike.
BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc.
1099 Empire BlvdFabulous destination for walking. Check February calendar for the Maple Sugaring festival & interpretive trail days. Pancake breakfast with the real-deal maple syrup!
Also, during the school year, this is home to outdoor education programs!
45 locals recommend
RMSC Cumming Nature Center
6472 Gulick RdFabulous destination for walking. Check February calendar for the Maple Sugaring festival & interpretive trail days. Pancake breakfast with the real-deal maple syrup!
Also, during the school year, this is home to outdoor education programs!
Sea Breeze Pier and Beach
4993 Culver RdBeautiful walk in the late afternoon or early evening!
Finger Lakes
Colleges & Universities
University of Rochester
Rochester Institute of Technology
117 Lomb Memorial DrNazareth College
Nazareth CollegeSt. John Fisher College
3690 East AvePittsford - local favorites
Classic - don’t miss a visit to Pittsford Farms Dairy!
• Coffee bar & bakery
• Home made ice cream
• Local products
Everybody is at The Dairy on a summer evening in Pittsford!
26 locals recommend
Pittsford Farms Dairy
44 N Main StClassic - don’t miss a visit to Pittsford Farms Dairy!
• Coffee bar & bakery
• Home made ice cream
• Local products
Everybody is at The Dairy on a summer evening in Pittsford!
Walking, running, cycling trails along the Erie Canal. Watch the Locks in action as boats traverse Albany to Buffalo! Free! Parking available. Picnic spot.
Located five minutes from the house.
Lock 32 State Canal Park
Walking, running, cycling trails along the Erie Canal. Watch the Locks in action as boats traverse Albany to Buffalo! Free! Parking available. Picnic spot.
Located five minutes from the house.
Sightseeing
Pittsford
Special exhibits at every season. International Museum of Photography!
Enjoy a light lunch or coffee in the cafe.
163 locals recommend
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveSpecial exhibits at every season. International Museum of Photography!
Enjoy a light lunch or coffee in the cafe.
Favorite place for adults & kids to play, explore, and learn. Very hands-on & experiential. Our family favorite! Also, next door is the Planetarium which has frequent shows explaining the cosmos.
119 locals recommend
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveFavorite place for adults & kids to play, explore, and learn. Very hands-on & experiential. Our family favorite! Also, next door is the Planetarium which has frequent shows explaining the cosmos.
The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrSea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver RdTraveler advice
Don't miss
ROC’n in Rochester, NY!
Vibrant scenes, festivals, sites, a river, and even a waterfall! Enjoy the High Falls and a walk across the Pont du Rennes to have lunch at The Genesee Brewery, overlooking Rochester’s High Falls.