Woodside Mansion
485 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 271-2705

The Woodside Mansion was built before the Civil War and is home to the Rochester Historical Society.

Casa Larga
2287 Turk Hill Rd
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-4210
www.casalarga.com

Casa Larga is the only winery in Monroe County, and it’s open for visitors to walk the vineyards and see wine production from grape to glass.  The premises are beautiful, with a bell tower and vaulted ceilings in the Italian tradition.

Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse St
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 621-6179

This 40 foot lighthouse was built in 1922 and restored in 1984.  Its stone walls hold a museum and gift shop.

Custom Brewmasters
93 Paper Mill St
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 624-4386

A real microbrewery that has weekend tours and a gift shop.

Ganondagan
1488 State Rte 444
Victor, NY 14564
(585) 924-5848
www.ganondagan.org

This 552-acre National Historic Landmark is dedicated to the heritage of the Seneca Indians.  Open during the warmer months, there are artifacts, interpretive hiking trails, a reproduction of a traditional longhouse, formal tours and lectures.

Mount Hope Cemetery
791 Mount Hope Ave
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-2755

Susan B. Anthony, members of Buffalo Bill Cody’s family, Frederick Douglass, Civil War General E. G. Marshall, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester, and more historical figures are buried in this Victorian era cemetery that sprawls over 200 acres.  The site also hosts a variety of events, like picnics and sculpture tours.

Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion
151 Charlotte St
Canandiagua, NY 14424
(585) 394-4922
www.sonnenberg.org

This 40 room Victorian estate has nine formal gardens sitting on 50 acres of land. The home was built by the man who founded what would become Citibank and is 25 miles southeast of Rochester.  There’s a restaurant, wine center, and gift shop.

Susan B Anthony House
17 Madison St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 235-6124
www.susanbanthonyhouse.org

This house was women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony’s home during her most politically active time.  It’s a National Historic Landmark.

The Seaway Trail
Lake Ontario Shoreline, NY 13685
(315) 646-1000
www.seawaytrail.com

In Rochester, there are green signs pointing the direction to this 454 mile trail.  It runs past museums, parks, villages, and forts.  It’s very popular, especially on the weekends and holidays.

Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial
Highland Park South
1440 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14692
(585) 227-7321

This memorial sits on a two acre site and is designed to educate, inform, and simply remember those who fought and died in the Vietnam War and Korea.

Six Flags Darien Lake
9993 Allegheny Rd
Darien Center, NY 14040
(585) 599-4641
www.sixflags.com

This park sprawls over 1,600 acres filled with roller coasters, water rides, live shows and more.

Humane Society at Lollypop Farm
99 Victor Rd
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 223-1330
www.lollypop.org

The Humane Society has put together this petting zoo that includes sheep, llamas, miniature horses, and goats.  Dogs and cats are available for adoption on the premises.

Rochester Waterways: The Erie Canal
Rochester, NY

The Erie Canal, now replaced by New York’s State Barge Canal, is now a favorite site for hikers, bikers, and others who like the outdoors.  There are plenty of trails and dining options along the way.

Seneca Park Zoo
2222 Saint Paul St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 467-9453
www.senecaparkzoo.org

More than 300 animals call this zoo home, including sea lions, penguins and polar bears that are viewable through an underwater observation area.  There are plenty of different programs for students and the zoo even puts on a TV show.

High Falls
St. Paul St, Rochester, NY

The High Falls is a waterfall on the Genesee River in the middle of the city with great viewing areas.  The river itself is a local favorite for rafting and fishing.