Unique Feature: Animals
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Dave Jewett’s Tree Stand at Pittsford Farms Dairy (SEASONAL)
Location: Pittsford, NY During the holiday season, Dave Jewett’s Tree Stand can be found in front of Pittsford Farms Dairy, located 15 minutes east of Rochester, NY. You can wander through the cut trees, sit by a fire, shop hand carved gifts, and look at the baby cows. You can also grab a hot cocoa,… Read more
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Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge – Visitor Center
cation: Basom, NY This beautiful hiking area is located 1 hour west of Rochester, NY. The visitor center has a sculpture garden and a small picnic area outside and interactive exhibits, a gift shop, live fish, and restrooms inside. Trail Map: Park Map; Interactive Trail Map Official Website: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Other Websites: Day Trips Around Rochester NY Read more
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Lollypop Farm
Location: Fairport, NY There is a lot to do at Lollypop Farm, located 20 minutes southeast of Rochester. You can walk around the farm and look at the animals when they are out. There is a StoryWalk along the fence near the horses. If you continue walking, there is an entrance to nature trails near… Read more
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Mendon Ponds Park – Wild Wings Nature Center
Location: Mendon/Pittsford, NY We really enjoyed our visit to Wild Wings at Mendon Ponds Park after hiking the Birdsong Fairy Trail and playing at the natural log play area. We walked around and enjoyed looking at the birds of prey. If you’re looking for an alternative to the zoo for looking at animals, it helps… Read more
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Northampton Park – 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 with a slight incline through the farm and toward the woods. There are some beautiful apple trees and a lovely pond with a nice deck… Read more
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Powder Mills Park – Fish Hatchery
Location: Pittsford, NY The fish hatchery is located 15 minutes southeast of Rochester, NY. This is a nice spot to walk around to see the fish, feed them, or just enjoy the park. There are machines to buy fish food for a quarter. Be sure to read all of the signs and follow directions. There… Read more
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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 Nativity Trail. This short little path through the farm features animals, nativity scenes, and is lined by lights. This trail is also open after dark,… Read more
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Tinker Nature Park – Hansen Nature Center
Location: Henrietta, NY This park is located 15 minutes south of Rochester, NY. The Hansen Nature Center has a mix of live animals (some birds, turtles, and more) as well as taxidermy animals. There are some informational signs and maps as well as a touch station with bones, antlers, rocks and more. The nature center… Read more
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The Wild Center – Indoor Exhibits
Location: Tupper Lake, NY The Wild Center is located in the Adirondacks 4 hours northeast of Rochester, NY. The Wild Center features a Wild Walk in the treetops, Forest Music Trail, Greenleaf Pond, pollinator gardens, indoor exhibits, live animals, and more! Dogs are NOT allowed at the Wild Center except for service animals. Here are… Read more