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> 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse
187 County Road 8, Farmington, NY 14425
The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse serves as an educational historic site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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> A Fair Haven Beach State Park Winter
14985 State Park Rd, Sterling, NY 13156
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing contribute to the lakefront fun at Fair Haven Beach State Park in Winter.
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> Braddock Point Lighthouse
18 Clearview Ave, Hilton, NY 14468
This lighthouse is set in an area called Bogus Point, named for its reputation as a drop-off point for counterfeit smugglers coming across Lake Ontario.
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> Brantling Ski Slopes - Family Skiing
4015 Fish Farm Rd, Sodus, NY 14551
Known for its family atmosphere, Brantling offers skiing and snowboarding on 9 slopes and trails serviced by five surface lifts; one T-bar and four handle tows.
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> Caledonia Hatchery
16 North St., Caledonia, NY 14423
Established in 1864, this hatchery is the oldest hatchery in New York State and the Western Hemisphere.
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> Camp at Fair Haven Beach State Park
14985 State Park Rd, Sterling, NY 13156
The park features 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beach with campgrounds and cabin areas nestled within its woodlands...
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> Canandaigua / Rochester KOA
5374 Canandaigua Farmington Road, Farmington, NY 14425
Located right in the heart of the Finger Lake's rolling hills, glacial lakes and vineyards, this KOA offers grassy tent sites (some with water and electricity), RV sites, and rustic cabins for rent.
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> Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse St., Rochester, NY 14612
Touted as Lake Ontario's oldest surviving lighthouse, the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is an 1822 octagonal stone lighthouse in the northern Rochester.
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> Cheerful Valley Campgrounds
1412 NY-14, Phelps, NY 14532
Nestled in a secluded river valley on a serenely beautiful river, Cheerful Valley Campgrounds offers more than 125 grassy RV and tent sites along with rental cabins and trailers.
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> Chimney Bluffs State Park
7700 Garner Road, Wolcott, NY 14590
One of Upstate New York's most gorgeous and unique parks, Chimney Bluffs shows off strange rock formations and spires.
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> Ride the Colonial Belle - and See the Erie Canal
400 Packetts Landing, Fairport, NY 14450
Visit the Historic town of Fairport and hop aboard the Colonial Belle, the largest tour boat of its kind operating on the Erie Canal.
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> Corbett's Glen Nature Park
415 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14625
A secluded park just 4.9 miles from Rochester, Corbett’s Glen provides 2 miles of 8-feet-wide trails that run by meadows, wetlands and a waterfall...
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> Diamond J Charters
Sodus Point, NY 14555
Diamond J Charters offers full-, half- and extended-day charters, fishing for brown and lake trout, steel heads, Coho salmon, spring king salmon, fall king salmon and Atlantic salmon.
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> Dream Catcher Charters
40 Marina Drive, Irondequoit, NY 14617
Captain Sam Zucco has been fishing the waters of Lake Ontario since 1978 and offers mini, half-, full- and extended-day excursions seven days a week from April through September.
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> Duck Lake Cabins and Campgrounds
RD 3 Duck Lake Road, Red Creek, NY 13143
Conveniently located between Rochester and Syracuse, Duck Lake Campground offers seasonal, monthly, weekly and daily rates.ates.
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> Durand Eastman Golf Course
1200 Kings Highway North, Rochester, NY 14617
This Robert Trent Jones designed course opened in 1934 and is an 18-hole, par 70 course.
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> Rent Bikes & Kayaks Along the Historic Erie Canal
7 Liftbridge Lane West, Fairport, NY 14450
Book Now! The Erie Canal Boat Company offers exciting Recreational biking and kayaking in Fairport & Lockport ..
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> Hit the White Sandy Beach at Fair Haven State Park
14985 State Park Rd, Sterling, NY 13156
Located minutes from Fair Haven, Fair Haven Beach State Park has one of the finest public lakefronts in Upstate NY.
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> Family Style Fishing Charter
Anchor Resort and Marina 14424 West Bay Road, Sterling, New York 13156
Offering three affordable options to best fit the kind of fishing experience you crave, this family operated fishing charter runs out of Fair Haven NY.
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> Find fall at Ontario Orchards Farm
15273 Sterling Center Road, Sterling, NY 13156
Stop by Ontario Orchards Farm to pick your own apples and pumpkins! Apple varieties include Jonamacs, McIntosh, Cortlands, Galas and Honeycrisp.
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> Ganondagan State Historic Site
7000 County Road 41, Victor, NY 14564
Just 20 miles southeast of Rochester is Ganondagan State Historic Site, the site of a Native American community that once was a flourishing, vibrant center for the Seneca people
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> Genesee Valley Golf Course
1000 E. River Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Located southwest of Rochester in Genesee Valley Park, the Genesee Valley Golf Course is a public facility with two complete 18-hole courses.
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> Check out the Genesee Country Village & Museum ..
1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511
See the State's largest 19th Century museum including a recreated historic village, the John L. Wehle Gallery & Genesee Country Nature Center...
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> George Eastman Museum
900 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
The George Eastman Museum is the world's oldest museum dedicated to photography and world-renowned for its photograph and motion picture archives.
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> Glamping at Darien Lake
9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
Find glamping 50 miles west of Rochester at Darien Lake Amusement Park in Darien Center. These ready-made campsites are located in a woodsy camping area but close to the action ..
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> Greece Canal Park
241 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY 14626
This 577-acre park is ideal for hiking and bird watching and has one of only two legal off-leash Dog Parks in the Monroe County Park system.
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> Hamlin Beach State Park
1 Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY 14464
Hamlin Beach State Park offers sandy beaches, tent and trailer campsites and miles of nature and hiking trails.
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> Helmer Nature Center
154 Pinegrove Ave., Irondequoit, NY 14609
The Helmer Nature Center is both an outdoor classroom and an environmental resource that encompasses approximately 45 acres of land with trails.
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> High Hopes Balloon Co.
62 Devonshire Circle, Penfield, NY 14526
From June through Mid-October, High Hopes Balloon Co. offers fantastic panoramic views of the countryside around Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
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> Highland Park
450 Highland Ave., Rochester, NY 14620
Seated in the Mt. Hope-Highland Historic District, the lovely Highland Park rests in a scenic setting of hills and valleys created from glacial deposits.
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> House of Guitars
645 Titus Ave. Irondequoit, NY 14609
Billed as the "Largest Guitar Store in the World," the House of Guitars is home to a mammoth collection of new, used and vintage guitars.
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> Hughes Marina & Campground
5003 Lake Road, Williamson, NY 14589
A campground since 1959, Hughes Marina & Campground provides a family-friendly park-like setting with spacious campsites and a camp store.
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> Junius Ponds Cabins & Campground
1475 W. Townline Road, Phelps, NY 14532
This family-friendly campground has more than 250 sites, and many include full hookup (water, 20/30/50 amp electric and sewer hookups).
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> Lake Bluff Campground
7150 Garner Road, Wolcott, NY 14590
This campground offers 140 open or wooded RV sites, including 6 pull-through sites and 100 with full hook-ups, one mile from the unique and magnificent Chimney Bluffs State Park.
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> Liberty Balloon Co.
6730 Barber Hill Road, Groveland, NY 14462
Since 1976, Liberty Balloon Company has been offering hot air balloon rides over the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Region, Letchworth Park and throughout Western New York...
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> Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
Take the panoramic journey through more than 5,000 years of art history at the Memorial Art Gallery.
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> Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
1133 Mount Hope Ave., Rochester, NY 14620
Dedicated in 1838, Rochester's Mount Hope is America's first municipal Victorian cemetery and the permanent resting place of more than 350,000 people, including Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony.
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> Northampton Park
304 Salmon Creek Road, Brockport, NY 14420
The 973 acres of Northampton Park offers hiking, bridle and cross-country ski trails, a downhill ski slope, a model airplane field and more...
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> Off The Hook Fishing Charters
40 Marina Drive Slip C-31, Rochester, NY 14617
Off The Hook Fishing Charters offers half, full, and extended day excursions as well as an 3.5-hour "evening samplers" in June and July trolling for trout and salmon.
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> Parkview Fairways Golf Course
7100 Boughton Road, Victor, NY 14564
Located 19 miles southeast of Rochester, this family-owned scenic golf course is bordered by a park with two large ponds.
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> Port Bay Golf Course
7430 E. Port Bay Road, Wolcott, NY 14590
Port Bay Golf Club's offers striking views and well-groomed fairways for challenging play for every skill level.
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> Powder Mills Park
154 Park Road, Pittsford, NY 14534
Powder Mills Park offers skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as well as hiking and fishing in the warmer months and even geo-caching.
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> Ravenwood Golf Club
929 Lynaugh Road, Victor, NY 14564
This award winning, 18-hole course located just minutes south of Rochester in the heart in the Finger Lakes Region.
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> Red's Twilight on the Erie RV Resort
1100 Marina Parkway, Macedon, NY 14502
Located on the historic Erie Canal & Bike Path, this RV park and campground offers both RV and tent sites as well as some cabins for rent.
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> Visit Rochester - a Great Lakes Metropolis
45 East Avenue Suite 400, Rochester, New York 14603
Rochester has more than 140 festivals and events each year as well as more than 100 family-friendly attractions like the National Museum of Play and Seneca Park Zoo ...
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> Rochester Museum and Science Center
657 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
Let the fun, adventure and learning begin at the Rochester Museum and Science Center!
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> RPM Raceway – Poughkeepsie
2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
RPM Raceway offers the thrill of competitive racing in Italian state-of-the-art go-karts capable of 45 MPH speeds
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> Sam Patch Erie Canal Tours
12 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY 14534
Travel the routes of America’s early settlers aboard The Sam Patch, a replica of an historic packet boat, that sails daily from Pittsford...
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> Seabreeze Amusement Park has Thrills for All Ages
4600 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622
Family fun and excitement await you at Seabreeze! With more than 70 attractions, this park has something for every age
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> Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, NY 14621
Since 1894, the Seneca Park Zoo is home to more than 100 species and has been delighting adults and children alike.
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> Shoppes at Lac De Ville
1900 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
Centrally located in Brighton, Shoppes at Lac De Ville offers a mix of grocery, pharmacy, retail and professional service providers all in one location.
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> Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum
7606 N Ontario St., Sodus Point, NY 14555
The historic Sodus Bay Lighthouse was built in 1870 and today features s a maritime museum, research library, and small gift shop.
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> South Shore RV Park
7867 Lake Road, Sodus Point, NY 14555
Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario at Sodus Point, this RV park and campground offers nearby access to golf courses, boat launches, beaches, fishing charters and historical attractions.
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> Springbrook Greens State Golf Course
817 Old State Road, Sterling, NY 13156
Located in northern Cayuga County on Lake Ontario, Springbrook Greens is an 18-hole golf course that offers both links-style holes and traditional wooded play.
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> Sterling Nature Center
15380 Jensvolt Road, Sterling, NY 13156
Sterling Nature Center is a 1,428-acre nature center with 10 miles of hiking trails and 2 miles of Lake Ontario shore to explore.
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> Sterling Renaissance Festival
15385 Farden Road, Sterling, NY 13156
Select weekends in July & August: Be transported into the bawdy and fun 16th-century village of Warwick, England, at the Sterling Renaissance Festival.
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> STRONG Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square Drive, Rochester, NY 14607
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive museum and home to the world's largest collection of historical play materials.
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> Explore the life, work and home of Susan B. Anthony
17 Madison St., Rochester, NY 14608
Home of the legendary American civil rights leader, this museum shares the story of the suffragette's lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women.
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> Tap into Maple Weekend in Upstate NY
https://www.nysmaple.com/
March 16-17, 23-24, 2024: Did you know that New York state is known for its maple syrup and home to more than 2,000 maple sugar makers?
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> Take the Family to the Greece Ridge Mall
271 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Rochester, NY 14626
At 1.63 million square feet, this Rochester mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the country, providing an extensive and diverse collection of retail.
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> The Marketplace Mall
1 Miracle Mile Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
Featuring 1.1 million square feet of retail space, the Marketplace Mall boasts 100 stores that includes big box draws like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Victoria’s Secret and more...
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> The Shops On West Ridge
3200 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14626
One of Upstate New York's most unique shopping destination, this bi-level marketplace offers almost 60,000 square feet of more than 200 shops including antiques, furniture, toys, gifts and collectibles.
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> Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012
Built in 1875, Thirty Mile Point Light, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, is part of Golden Hill State Park and is available for rental year-round.
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> Turtle Cove Resort & Marina
356 King Road, Sterling, NY 13156
Set on beautiful Sodus Bay, this waterfront resort has more than 20 basic, secure boat slips, a restaurant and full bar, cottages and cabins to rent and more...
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> Warner Castle and the Sunken Gardens
5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620
Built by Horatio Gates Warner in 1854, Warner Castle was modeled after the ancestral castle of the Clan Douglas, which captivated his fancy during a visit to Scotland.
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> Webster Park Campgrounds
999 Lake Road, Webster, NY 14580
Located along the shore of Lake Ontario on 550 acres of beautiful evergreen covered slopes, this park has sites for tents, small trailers, pop-ups and large trailers, RVs and mobile homes.
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> Yankee One Sport Fishing
West Bay Road, Fair Haven, NY 13064
Coast Guard Master Captain Rick Peaslee invites you join him for a full- or half-day fishing adventure in the Lake Ontario Region by Fair Haven.
