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  • Cayuga Nature Center – TreeTops Treehouse 

    Location: Ithaca, NY We had so much fun visiting this nature center 1.5 hours south of Rochester! We especially enjoyed climbing the six-story treehouse in the woods! To reach the […] Read more

  • Glen Park

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    Location: Williamsville, NY We visited this beautiful park on a recent trip to Buffalo, located 1.5 hours west of Rochester, NY. We parked near the Nature Play Playground which had […] Read more

  • Huckleberry Swamp (SEASONAL)

    Location: North Rose, NY 🚨Note: this trail is NOT always open for hiking! I believe it’s closed every Monday for trail maintenance and also closed in the fall and winter!! […] Read more

  • Lamberton Conservatory – Holiday Show

    This annual holiday light show at the Lamberton Conservatory at Highland Park is one of our favorite activities! My main post on the Lamberton Conservatory can be found here. 2024 […] Read more

  • Lime Hollow Nature Center – Eric Kroot Art Trail

    Location: Cortland, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Lime Hollow Nature Center. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. This 0.32 mile trail is […] Read more

  • Lime Hollow Nature Center – Trail for All

    Location: Cortland, NY Note: There is hunting allowed at Lime Hollow Nature Center. Do your research before visiting these hiking trails and take safety precautions. This 0.25 mile, flat accessible […] Read more

  • Mendon Ponds Park – Birdsong Fairy Trail

    Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY This super fun trail located 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY is lined with fairy doors and fairy houses that are painted on and built into the […] Read more

  • Mendon Ponds Park – Sharon’s Sensory Garden

    Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY This beautiful garden is located in Mendon Ponds Park, 20 minutes south of Rochester, NY. I obviously did not visit at the right time – this garden would […] Read more

  • Ontario Beach Park

    Location: Rochester, NY This large and stroller-friendly park is located in the City of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. There is a network of paved paths through […] Read more

  • Powers Farm Market – Nativity Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY We love visiting Powers Farm Market in every season! In the winter, there are Christmas trees for sale, an outdoor firepit, a festively decorated door, and a […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Boardwalk

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    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Lily Pond Loop

    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – Play Area

    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve – State Symbols Trail

    Location: Depew, NY This wonderful nature preserve is located a little over an hour west of Rochester, NY. Brick paths lead to a network of trails and a woodchip path […] Read more

  • Roc Holiday Village

    Location: Rochester, NY This is not a trail, but a lovely spot to walk around during the holidays. There are food and gift vendors, a free ice skating rink, and […] Read more

  • Thousand Acre Swamp

    Location: Penfield, NY This trail is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. We hiked along the 0.4 mile main trail (Founders Way) and also checked out the 0.2 mile […] Read more

  • Tinker Nature Park – Woodland Trail

    Location: Pittsford, NY This is a beautiful park located 15 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The woodland trail is 0.78 miles via the boardwalk or 1.2 miles via the exercise […] Read more

  • Tinker Nature Park – Demonstration Gardens

    Location: Pittsford, NY This cute little garden is right near the main parking lot at Tinker Nature Park. According to the sign the garden has an alphabet garden, native perennial […] Read more

  • Victory Fairy Trail at Springdale Farm

    Location: Spencerport, NY This short fairy house trail is located at Springdale Farm 20 minutes west of Rochester, NY. To reach the fairy trail, follow the 0.2 mile paved path […] Read more

  • Wickham Farms

    Location: Penfield, NY This beautiful farm is located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. The farm is open seasonally for different activities like picking apples, sunflowers, and pumpkins. Depending on […] Read more