This year's Roc the Riverway Weekend event will take place from Friday, September 26, through Sunday, September 28, 2025, coinciding with the Erie Canal's Bicentennial Celebration. Read more: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/roc-the-ri...

𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 – 𝟗/𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟓: Scenic drives, woodland walks, and a canal bicentennial celebration with fireworks—plan this week's day trips around Rochester. Read on Substack: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

🥂🥳 Just announced: Rochester placed 2nd in USA TODAY'S Best Place to Visit for Fall (2025). We have so much to look forward to in the next month. How fortunate we are to live here. Let's get out and enjoy it, together! Check out the top 10 👇 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...

Rochester This Week – 9/16/25: Early fall hikes, Fringe highlights, and harvest festivals-plan this week's day trips around Rochester. daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

See you on Wed, Sep 17 at 7:30 p.m. for 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 in the Spiegelgarden at One Fringe Place! Join journalists from CITY Magazine as they host an arts, culture, and all-things-Rochester trivia night!

This roundup features my go-to walks across a range of distances and terrains—some fully natural, others with boardwalks, stone steps, or formal gardens. Read more: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/fabulous-f...

Rochester This Week–09/09/25: Fringe and the Red Wings' final home game series kicks off today-plan this week's day trips around Rochester. Read on Substack: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

It's book release day!🎈📚 ✨ 𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒐𝒓𝒌 is now available online and at several local bookstores—the list will grow as I deliver them! Find a bookseller👇 daytrippingroc.com/book-hidden-...

It's the last day to vote! One more push—we can do this!

🍎🍩 Apple Everything Season! Rochester's Best Ciders, Fry Cakes, Fritters, Pies, and More. Continue reading on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/apple-ever...

✨ Did you know I publish a weekly newsletter on Substack called 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌? It’s where I share events, notes, and local finds—without the social media algorithms getting in the way. daytrippingroc.substack.com

Day Trips & Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York: Your guides to experiencing unique destinations in Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and Western New York. NEW! Paperback Microguide: Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York will be available on September 9, 2025. daytrippingroc.com/books-day-tr...

Rochester is back in the no. 1 spot. Let's not lose ground—vote daily! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/roche...

Oh noooo! We dropped to #2. Keep voting daily! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/roche...

🍎 🍺 🍷 🧀 NY Cider Festival is September 13 at Radio Social. Grab your tickets—VIP still available: daytrippingroc.com/nyciderfest

We're still ranking at no. 1—keep voting daily!

Rochester This Week – 8/26/25: Last call for summer adventures—did you check off your summer bucket list? Plan this week's day trips around Rochester. Read on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

We're still ranking at no. 1—keep voting daily!

Rochester is currently ranking No. 1! Let's keep it there! Vote daily through 9/8. 10best.usatoday.com/awards/roche...

Rochester This Week - 8/19/25: Late-summer adventures and festival picks to plan your week around Rochester. Read more on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

Vote daily until 9/8 🍁🍂

Rochester This Week - 8/19/25: Late-summer adventures and festival picks to plan your week around Rochester. Read more on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

Hey, we're at No. 2 now! Keep it up, Rochesterians! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/roche...

Remember, you can vote once a day until September 8. Rochester is currently ranking at No. 3, so we totally have a chance if we all vote now and vote daily! Vote for Rochester! 10best.usatoday.com/awards/roche...

Rochester This Week – 08/12/25: From cultural and neighborhood festivals to sunflower selfies and coffee with friends—plan your week around Rochester. Read on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

I just received the first proof of my new tiny pocket-sized book, Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York. I literally just put it in my pocket! If all goes well, I plan to release it on 9/9/25.

Rochester This Week - 7/29/25: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

It's so cute! 💜 Get a sneak peek at my Jazz Festival book signing this Thursday night from 6–7:30 pm. Stop into the merchandise tent and say hello! 📖 Hidden Places Around Rochester, New York: Your guide to experiencing 50 unique destinations in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.

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Inspire lifelong learning! Find fun and educational summer break ideas on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/summer-break

If you have read my book, please share your candid review on Amazon, Goodreads, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, or the website of the bookseller from which you made your purchase. Debi Bower Author and Creative Director Day Trips Around Rochester

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I have two book events this weekend, both in Rochester canal towns. On Saturday afternoon, I’ll be at Notion in Pittsford for the Northfield Common Creators Fest. Then, on Sunday morning, I’ll be at What’s Good in Fairport during Fairport Canal Days. I hope to see you out there!

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Visit Clinton Square at Erie Boulevard, where you’ll find a reflecting pool with fountains and where the canal once ran through the heart of Syracuse. It’s the perfect spot to appreciate the city’s early history. Read more on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/explore-sy...

Looking for a delicious scoop of ice cream that’s worth day-tripping to? These top ice cream and frozen dessert shops in charming villages and city neighborhoods turn a simple scoop into an artisanal delight. Read more on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/the-best-i...

🗓️ The FCFG guided walk schedule is now available—mark your calendar! I hope to see you all out there.

30 seconds of zen. Silver Lake breeze. Early morning birdsong. Coffee. Thank you for inviting me to rest, relax, and recharge at your extraordinary lakeside "adult campground" Silverlaken Estate!

Mark your calendar! Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham's Lao-Thai Food Festival is Sunday, June 8, from noon to 3 p.m. www.watpalaorochester.com/events-1

I love seeing how the wisteria and golden chain trees are growing at Parcel 5. Every year, they're more and more lovely! 💛 💜

Want to win local giveaways? I’m starting to host exclusive content and share fresh Rochester finds through my Substack newsletter: 🔖 open.substack.com/pub/daytripp... I prefer Substack because there’s no algorithm standing between us—you actually see the updates you signed up for.

Watkins Glen State Park’s 1.5-mile-long gorge at the heart of the village is a breathtaking and awe-inspiring showcase of nature’s beauty. Read more in Substack: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/explore-wa...

Rochester This Week - 5/20/25 - From picnics and waterfall hikes to boat tours and living history, your summer adventures start now. Read on Substack 🧡 daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

Enjoy stunning scenery, unique geology, and impressive waterfront homes. From the comfort of a boat, you can spot local wildlife and learn about the area’s rich history and culture. Read more: daytrippingroc.substack.com/p/rochester-...

I was thrilled to visit Railroad Street Artworks in Fairport on Friday! Don't worry—Railroad Street is still accessible by foot and car even though the bridge is closed to vehicular traffic. Take a walk and enjoy some art! #eriecanal200

Have you found the "Rochester" lilac yet?

A sweet retreat indeed!! 🍫 🍓 And what a treat to see Range’s wall art! It's amazing to think that the Ridgeway corridor was once the Erie Canal. Take a walk along the old tow path to Greece Junction Lock, between here and Henpeck Park.