THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
There’s so much to do in Rochester, NY!
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Outdoors
Outdoors near Rochester
34 national forests, lakes, parks and campgrounds within reach, by activity.
Hiking
25 places · closest 35 mi
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and more
Best: April–June, August–November
Camping
24 places · closest 56 mi
Almond Lake, Backbone Horse Campground and more
Best: April–October
Fishing
21 places · closest 40 mi
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and more
Boating & paddling
20 places · closest 35 mi
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and more
Best: May–September
Biking
9 places · closest 40 mi
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Finger Lakes National Forest and more
Best: April–November
Picnic spots
13 places · closest 35 mi
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and more
Best: May–October
Wildlife & birding
15 places · closest 40 mi
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and more
Swimming
7 places · closest 61 mi
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests, Potomac Group Campground and more
Best: June–August
Snow play
9 places · closest 35 mi
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and more
Everything on the map
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Get outside around Rochester
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Did you know about this cultural hot spot in Rochester, NY? The International Plaza is a must-visit!
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Closer to home
Places come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; distances are straight-line miles from downtown.