Nature & hikes
Open regularly · Rochester
Rochester Heritage Trail
A self-guided downtown walking route marked with plaques at historic sites, a free way to explore the city with school-age kids.
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Birdsong Trail & Wild Wings (Mendon Ponds)
Bring birdseed: chickadees will land right on kids' hands along this short trail, which also has fairy houses tucked among the trees, and the rescued raptors at Wild Wings are next to the trailhead.
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Best seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Address
- Pond Rd off Route 65, Mendon Ponds Park, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Highlights
- Hand-feed chickadees
- Fairy houses along the trail
- Rescued owls and hawks at Wild Wings
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Nature & hikes
Nature & hikes
Open regularly · Rochester
Genesee Riverway Trail
A mostly paved bike path that follows the Genesee River through the city, linking parks, waterfalls and the lake so families can pick a short stretch to ride.
Nature & hikes
Open regularly · Rochester
High Falls & Pont de Rennes Bridge
Stroll out onto a pedestrian bridge high above the Genesee for a close look at a 96-foot waterfall right downtown; it's flat and easy with a stroller.
Last checked October 27, 2026. Hours and prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go. Source.
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