Fairport, New York Travel Information

Northwestern New York Getaway Rochester, the third-largest city in New York, is also known as the “Flower City.” If you are there in lilac time (mid-May), a treat is in store for you. Earlier it was called the “Flour City” because... Rochester, NY

Palmyra, Macedon, and Marion in Wayne County: Cobblestone House Tour On this route you'll see some basic cobblestone homes. They're not as ornate as ones found on other routes, but a common feature will be cut limestone lintels set on edge over the windows. The above d... Palmyra, NY

Pittsford, Mendon, and Victor in Monroe and Ontario Counties: Cobblestone House Tour This is an excerpt from the book "Cobblestone Quest: Road Tours of New York's Historic Buildings." The chapter details a driving tour of 22 buildings constructed in the unique cobblestone style and in... Pittsford, NY

Rochester Known as the Lilac City because of its gorgeous gardens, Rochester is also the place that gave us cameras, contact lenses, and copiers. The above description is an excerpt from "Fun With the Family in... Rochester, NY

Rochester and More: Big Apple Ambience Closer to Home Spend a weekend in Rochester, New York, and you’ll undoubtedly leave wishing you had more time to explore this visitor-friendly city. A few days will only provide the flavor of this area, smaller than... Rochester, NY

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Perinton Hike - Bikeway Trail (Distance: 0.8 mi) The path you will ride once carried two electric trolley lines operated by the Rochester, Syracuse, and Eastern Rapid Railroad from 1906 until 1931. It was part of the Beebe Syndicate, a group of 12 h...

Macedon, NY - Mountain Biking - length:4.4 mi

Beechwoods Park Trail (Distance: 1.6 mi) Beechwoods Park is a 22.8-acre passive greenbelt through a residential area. It is forested with beech, birch, and maple trees. The northern section of trail is a narrow swath through the woods. The s...

Perinton, NY - Hiking - length:1.2 mi

Western Hike - Bikeway to Thomas Creek Wetlands Trail (Distance: 1.8 mi) Bicycle an old trolley bed, a canal towpath and through a wetland all in one trip. Begin your journey in East Rochester following the route of the Rochester, Syracuse, and Eastern Rapid Railroad which...

Macedon, NY - Mountain Biking - length:3 mi

Indian Hill Section - Crescent Trail (Distance: 2.3 mi) This trail is well-blazed and easy-to-follow. It goes through meadows and woods to a high vantage point (elevation 714 feet) overlooking suburban Perinton and the Rochester skyline in the distance. Fo...

Perinton, NY - Hiking - length:2.1 mi

Harris Whalen Trail (Distance: 2.5 mi) This trail winds through a stand of mixed forest at the top of Harris Hill. The trails range from 2 to 10-feet wide and are easy-to-follow even though they’re not marked or blazed. Town plans call for...

Penfield, NY - Hiking - length:0.9 mi

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Island Valley Island Valley Golf Course Public, 9 holes 3002 yards, par 35 1.3 miles from center of Fairport, New York

Eagle Vale Eagle Vale Golf Course, Inc. Public, 18 holes 6437 yards, par 72 1.4 miles from center of Fairport, New York

Midvale Midvale Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6574 yards, par 72 1.5 miles from center of Fairport, New York

Monroe Monroe Golf Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6787 yards, par 72 2.7 miles from center of Fairport, New York

Perinton Perinton Golf & Country Club Public, 18 holes 6510 yards, par 72 3.4 miles from center of Fairport, New York

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