Location: Day Trip (>1 hour away)

  • 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

  • Clift Park

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    Location: Skaneateles I visited this park in Lake George in 2015 and we enjoyed the festive gazebo, lit up tree at the end of the pier, and the views of […] Read more

  • Eternal Flame Trail

    Location: Orchard Park, NY This magical trail is located 1.5 hours west of Rochester, NY near Buffalo. After parking in the large parking lot, we started walking down the flat […] 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

  • Ithaca Children’s Garden

    Location: Ithaca, NY This is a magical and wonderful place to walk around in Ithaca, located 1.5 hours southeast of Rochester. There is so much to do! There is a […] 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

  • Lynch Woods Nature Park

    Location: Brighton, NY This undeveloped nature park is located 10 minutes south of Rochester, NY. We hiked the grassy and dirt paths that made several loops through the park. There […] Read more

  • Shepard Park

    Location: Lake George, NY I visited this park in Lake George in 2021 and we enjoyed the lights, festive displays, and views of the lake and mountains. I didn’t take […] Read more