Rochester, NY is filled with fun activities that will have you out exploring this summer. Check out this list of 30 things to do and to add to your summer bucket list.
1. Take A Cruise On The Erie Canal
Colonial Belle + Sam Patch Tour Boat
2. Hike A Nature Trail
Cumming Nature Center | Genesee Country Village & Museum Nature Center | Rochester + Monroe County Parks
3. Visit A Farmer's Market
City of Rochester Public Market
4. Go To The Beach
Durand Eastman Beach | Hamlin Beach State Park | Ontario Beach Park
5. Take a Frederick Douglass Self-Guided Tour
6. Visit The Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo
7. Get Ice Cream
Abbott's Frozen Custard | Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
8. Explore The Home Of One The World’s Greatest Revolutionaries
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
9. Tackle Aerial Adventures + Zip Lining
Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures
10. Visit Your Favorite Winery, Brewery, or Distillery
Casa Larga Vineyards | Deer Run Winery | Living Roots Wine & Co.
Fairport Brewing Company | Genesee Brew House | Roc Brewing Co. | Rohrbach Brewing Company | Sager Beer Works | Young Lion Brewing
Black Button Distilling | Iron Smoke Distillery
11. Step Back In Time
Genesee Country Village & Museum
12. Take An Educational Class—Virtually OR In-Person
Rochester Brainery
13. Spend A Day All About Play
The Strong Museum
14. See The Stars
Strasenburgh Planetarium | Rochester Museum & Science Center
15. Explore Rochester's Public Art Scene
16. Learn About Seneca History & Culture
Ganondagan State Historic Site
17. Explore The World’s Oldest Museum Dedicated To Photography & Film
George Eastman Museum
18. Bike One Of Rochester’s Scenic Trails
19. Enjoy A Takeout Picnic OR Dine Al Fresco At A Local Restaurant
20. Immerse Yourself In 5,000 Years Of Art History
Memorial Art Gallery
21. Cycle & Pedal On A Pontoon Boat On The Genesee River
Rochester Pedal Tours
22. Shop Until You Drop
Malls | Boutiques | Speciality Shops
23. Take An Outdoor Fitness Class
Compass Cycle & Flow
24. Hit The Golf Course
25. Visit A Local Farm
Kettle Ridge Farm | Long Acre Farms | Stokoe Farms | Wickham Farms | Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm
26. Get On The Water
Erie Canal | Finger Lakes | Lake Ontario