Take a Hike, and Cool Off!  This is a must visit Hiking venue.  The Waterfalls of Watkins Glen State Park, Schuyler County, NY is a great day trip and hiking venue about an hour outside Rochester, NY.

Address: Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Phone: (607) 535-4511
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/

This Place Rocks! Rock Ventures is North America’s largest indoor rock climbing facility. They are operational year round and offer instructions for new climbers. Equipment rental is available also. The establishment offers 18,000 square feet of climbing wall, two boulder caves, and a high rope-climbing course.

Address: 1044 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-442-5462
http://rockventures.net/

A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary movements, the Gallery offers a panorama of the world’s art.

The Memorial Art Gallery’s permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects has been called the best balanced in the state outside of metropolitan New York City. In addition to its collection, the MAG offers a year-round schedule of temporary exhibitions, lectures, concerts, tours and family activities. The MAG complex also h

The Gallery was founded in 1913 by Emily Sibley Watson as a memorial to her son, architect James Averell. Given in trust to the University of Rochester, it is one of the few university-affiliated art museums in the country that also serve as community art museums. Today it is supported primarily by its members, the University of Rochester and public funds from Monroe County and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Address: 500 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607


http://mag.rochester.edu/

Genesee River’s High Falls is a must see! Probably one of my Personal first great scenes when I moved to Rochester, NY. The High Falls, or Upper Falls, of the Genesee River in Rochester, New York is an amazing waterfall located right smab in the middle of the city. How high you ask? 96 ft.

Address: 60 Browns Race Rochester, NY 14614

This boat is a replica of the ones used on the early days of the Erie Canal. The boat runs tours from May through November each year. They company offers scenic and historical tours along the Erie Canal.  Great date or out of town place to go!

Address: 12 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: 585-262-5661
http://www.samandmary.org/

Rochester’s Amusement park and waterpark includes four rollercoasters, carousel, wave pool, and kiddie rides.  Roller coasters and thrill rides have always been a part of Seabreeze’s history. From the long forgotten Greyhound, to the classic Jack Rabbit, to the high flying Screamin’ Eagle, Seabreeze has always delivered white-knuckled excitement.

Address: 4600 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622-1308
Phone: (585) 323-1900

http://www.seabreeze.com/

Take a Hike! Letchworth State Park, renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” The Genesee River flows through the gorge over three waterfalls, one almost 600 ft High! Get your Hiking Boot ready, with over 66 miles of trails, you could spend an entire weekend hiking.

Hours: Open daily 6am to 11pm
Where: Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY‎ (Map)

Where else can you get a basket of Tomatoes for $1 and a whole fish? This public market offers produce, fresh meats, and fish as well as crafts, other food items, and special Sunday events. Enjoy walking around and exploring all the stalls and shops. There are also special events throughout the year such as the “Greatest Garage Sale Ever” and “Homegrown at the Market”. My favorite part of the Market is the announcements made over the loud speaker.

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 am – 1 pm and Saturdays from 5 am to 3 pm year-round.

280 Union St N (2 blocks North of E Main)
Rochester, NY 14609

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/publicmarket/

Got Kids? Recognized as one of the nation’s top museums for families and children, Strong National Museum of Play is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame, the International Center for the History of Electronic Games, and the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, games, and other items that celebrate play. It will also be hard to miss the Rainbow Reef, a 1000-gallon saltwater aquarium.

Hours:
Monday–Thursday 10 am to 5 pm, Butterfly Garden 11 am to 5 pm
Friday & Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, Butterfly Garden 11 am to 7 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm

Address:
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607

http://www.museumofplay.org/

A Museum and Science center with three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits in science & technology, natural science, and regional cultural heritage. World-class collections of 1.2 million objects embody the community’s many stories. The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory, The Strasenburgh Planetarium are also located here as well.

Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Where: 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
http://www.rmsc.org/