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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Photo: Notjake13, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsNature & hikes · Dansville
Stony Brook State Park
About an hour south: a gorge trail with stone steps climbs past three waterfalls, and in summer kids swim in a dammed stream pool at the bottom.
- Ages
- Kids, Tweens, Teens
- Price
- Vehicle entry fee in season
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Best seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Address
- 10820 NY-36, Dansville, NY 14437
Highlights
- Gorge trail past three waterfalls
- Stream-fed swimming area
- Stone stairways
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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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