Leisure and Travel Blog

Our teenage daughters have grown up with a fascination of “old-timey” things, and there’s so many ways to explore history in the Rochester area. I wanted to get my teens moving, and created a roundup of living history attractions focused on planes,

2017 marks the 100 th anniversary of a woman’s right to vote in New York State. The 19 th amendment granting women across the United States the right to vote would not be ratified until 1920 – and the New York amendment was one of several important

For younger kids (ages 1-6) exploring stories from history opens their eyes to a bigger wider world than they had imagined. Rochester and the Finger Lakes is ideal for families with young kids looking to explore history. This is a place where kids

Sparks will fly across Rochester this Independence Day. From parades to picnics, there is no limit to the number of Fourth of July celebrations taking place across Rochester and the Finger Lakes. No matter what corner of the region you are visiting,

Each week I Heart ROC (a Rochester based blog) interviews locals who love living and working in Rochester. Here is a round-up of their top recommendations for summer-time in Rochester, NY Catch a baseball game at Frontier Field! “ You talk to

Take a step back in time and live a simpler life at Genesee Country Village & Museum . With an old school house and blacksmith shop you will feel like you are in another century. Genesee Country Museum offers a family fun day that will entertain kids

Ahhh, traveling with teens (ages 13-18), gone are the days where we can just pack them up in the car and hit the road. Now they have their own thoughts, ideas, and yes… snark

Looking for ideas for Father's Day? How about a road trip to Rochester and the Finger Lakes for these special events just for him. Fathers Day BBQ June 18 An All You Can Eat Father's Day BBQ in the Beer Garden - Includes a complimentary pint of

Traveling with younger kids (ages 1-6) is such a joy. Discovering new or familiar places with the kids means getting to see things through their eyes, where everything, no matter how small, becomes magic. Of course it also comes with the challenge of

Join family travel blogger Leah Caraher on a specialized itinerary for families with school age children (ages 6-12) Rochester is a great place to spend the day enjoying the outdoors. In fact there are so many outdoor places to visit that you could