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Cracker Box Palace at Historic Alasa Farms

A unique destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts and especially kids who love our farm animals. We are the county's only shelter for farm animals in need of sanctuary but have a lot more to offer: historic buildings dating back to the Shakers, trails for hiking and riding and events for the community.

6450 Shaker Road

Alton , NY , 14413

Phone: (315) 483-2493

43° 13' 58.0548" N, 76° 58' 21.0036" W

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Porter Farms

4th-generation, family-operated organic vegetable farm in Elba, NY (Genesee County). Certified organic by NOFA-NY since 1990. Large and small CSA shares available for pickup in Rochester & Buffalo.

4911 Edgerton Rd. PO Box 416

Elba , NY , 14058

Phone: (585) 757-6823

43° 3' 46.044" N, 78° 9' 16.9416" W

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Stokoe Farms

There is a reason readers continually vote Stokoe Farms as their favorite area farm. Summer Events, their ever-popular Harvest Fest in the fall, and the magic of their Christmas Tree Season means there is something for the whole family! Hours vary, see StokoeFarms.com for a detailed calendar. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - for 2 weekends only this August, Dino ROAR! Help Stokoe Farms capture the escaped Dinosaurs. Life-sized dinosaurs, some of your favorite farm activities, petting zoo and more! August 19-20 and 25-27. StokoeFarms.com for details.

656 South Road

Scottsville , NY , 14546

Phone: (585) 889-0770

42° 59' 35.466" N, 77° 46' 20.7624" W

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.

1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310

Mumford , NY , 14511

Phone: (585) 538-6822

42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

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Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.

657 East Avenue

Rochester , NY , 14607

Phone: 585.271.4320

43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

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The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.

One Manhattan Square

Rochester , NY , 14607

Phone: 585-263-2700

43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

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Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo inspires our community to connect, care for, and conserve wildlife and wild places. Situated on 15.5 acres along the Genesee River, the Zoo is a gem among Greater Rochester’s family attractions.

2222 St. Paul Street

Rochester , NY , 14621

Phone: 585-336-7200

43° 11' 48.7356" N, 77° 37' 2.8704" W

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RocVentures Climbing Gym

RocVentures is Rochester’s longest operating indoor climbing gym, offering top roping, bouldering, lead climbing, and ropes challenges. With rental gear and starter classes for beginners, affordable memberships for regulars, and special events for our robust community, RocVentures is a space for climbers of all levels.

1044 University Ave.

Rochester , NY , 14607

Phone: (585) 442-5462

43° 9' 14.3064" N, 77° 34' 23.7972" W

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Bach to Rock Penfield Music School

Bach to Rock Penfield is a locally owned music school in Penfield, NY, offering lessons for all ages and skill levels in the Rochester area. We provide private and virtual lessons for all instruments, early childhood classes, band and glee club opportunities, music camps, DJ lessons, music production courses, and MUSE—a program for aspiring singer-songwriters. We also offer on-site homeschooling programs, birthday parties, and more!

2160 Penfield Road Suite 1

Penfield , NY , 14526

Phone: 5853643766

43° 7' 54.9084" N, 77° 26' 34.7676" W

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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure

Escape to the wild for an adventure you won't soon forget. Take an open-air safari bus tour or self-drive through our 63 acre park for an up close and personal experience to view and feed exotic animals such as camels, zebra, llama, emu, bison, and many more.

2887 Royce Rd.

Varysburg , NY , 14167

Phone: 585-535-4100.

42° 44' 33" N, 78° 17' 59.2764" W

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Roseland Waterpark

Roseland Waterpark is the largest waterpark in the Finger Lakes Region with 56 acres of aquatic adventure and 9 unique attractions for the entire family. Sparkling water, certified lifeguards, free parking, rental lockers, concessions, and plenty of deck space for relaxing make this the hottest spot to get cool on Canandaigua Lake. The waterpark is located at the north end of Canandaigua Lake. The season is the last weekend in June through Labor Day.

250 Eastern Blvd.

Canandaigua , NY , 14424

Phone: 585-353-6504

42° 52' 46.2216" N, 77° 15' 50.9832" W

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Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards is a family owned 340 acre working fruit and vegetable farm. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, & plums. Also has a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pumpkin Fiesta weekends in September and October.

3760 Quaker Road

Gasport , NY , 14067

Phone: 716-772-2211

43° 13' 23.3292" N, 78° 33' 48.9564" W

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G and S Orchards

G and S Orchards is a 150-acre real working, full-time family-owned fruit and vegetable farm that specializes in growing high-quality fruit and vegetables with exceptional flavor. Fruits and vegetables grown on the farm are available through the Retail Farm Stand, You Pick, and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares. G and S Orchards offers farm fresh produce spring through fall available at the farm stand. G and S Orchards' mission is to operate a diverse, self-sufficient and profitable farm by growing and marketing the highest quality produce. Gary and Stephanie strive to maintain fair and reasonable pricing as well as provide a positive and educational experience for their customers.

825 Atlantic Avenue (Route 286)

Walworth , NY , 14568

Phone: (315) 524-3823

43° 9' 55.5876" N, 77° 20' 18.5928" W

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Rochester Children’s Book Festival

Western New York's incredible annual one-day children's book festival is held in November each year. This festival attracts prominent children's authors from around the US.

RACWI Rochester Area Children's Writers and Illustrators

Rochester , NY , 14634 43° 12' 19.4328" N, 77° 40' 2.2368" W

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Central Rock Gym Rochester

Central Rock Gym is a world class indoor rock climbing facility offering youth programs, member events, meetups, competitions, fundraising events and more.

725 Averill Ave

Rochester , NY , 14607

Phone: 5854419002

43° 9' 0.0252" N, 77° 35' 39.3648" W

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Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

FREE to visit and many opportunities for learning! Pet adoption, farmyard, humane education, outreach programs, and services.

99 Victor Road

Fairport , NY , 14450

Phone: 585-223-1330

43° 3' 39.582" N, 77° 23' 55.3056" W

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Corn Hill Arts Festival

Annual Arts festival in July...Corn Hill section of downtown Rochester near the Genesee River. Over 400 artists, typically 200,000 visitors. Head to http://cornhillartsfestival.com for the latest details.

S. Plymouth Ave. and Troup St, S. Fitzhugh Street Corn Hill Neighbors Association

Rochester , NY , 14608

Phone: 585.262.3142

43° 9' 2.7324" N, 77° 36' 42.9696" W

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Kidz City (formerly Mommy City) Consignment Sale

Kidz City (formerly MOMMY CITY) is the LARGEST baby & kids consignment event every Spring and Fall in Rochester, NY. It is your chance to buy &/or sell baby and kids clothes, baby gear, toys, and much more!

1601 Penfield Road Panorama Plaza (Old Tuesday Morning Location)

Rochester , NY , 14625 43° 8' 1.2156" N, 77° 29' 44.664" W

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Day Trips Around Rochester, New York

Day Trips Around Rochester, New York—a digital resource for local travel inspiration and a book—focuses on exploring communities and places of interest within two hours of Rochester. Debi Bower is the founder and creative director for daytrippingroc.com. She also authored an award-winning paperback and ebook travel guide, Day Trips Around Rochester, New York: Your Guide to Exploring Within Two Hours of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region.

PO Box 213

Rush , NY , 14543-9998 42° 59' 14.028" N, 77° 40' 27.588" W

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Perry Chalk Art Festival

Join us for a day of fun at the Perry Chalk Art Festival! Watch trained artists create pastel masterpieces, cheer teens competing for chalking prizes, and let youngsters chalk to their heart's content while you enjoy the live music, ample shopping opportunities and food trucks!

46 North Main Street

Perry , NY , 14530

Phone: (585) 237-5375

42° 43' 2.0388" N, 78° 0' 10.8576" W

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Island Wraps

Caribbean and American Cuisine. We do custom menus. Our meals are made with the highest quality products and care. All meats & vegetables are Gluten Free; No additives or preservatives.

5152 E. River Rd. #105

West Henrietta , NY , 14586

Phone: 5854040178

43° 2' 25.422" N, 77° 41' 45.3192" W

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Colonial Belle

Family friendly tour boat located in Fairport, NY on the historic waters of the Erie Canal. The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating on the historic Erie Canal. Our vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 149 passengers with a fully accessible enclosed lower deck and an upper open-air deck. The enclosed first deck offers comfortable seating, a full-service bar and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of "ducking down" for low bridges. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Narrated Lock Cruises, Event Cruises, School Field Trip Cruises & Private Charters available. Cruising season: mid-May through October

400 Packett's Landing

Fairport , NY , 14450

Phone: (585) 223-9470

43° 6' 2.646" N, 77° 26' 26.7216" W

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Aquarium of Niagara

With our community and our partners, we celebrate our natural wonders and inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life. We are a destination of choice where all are welcome and motivated to join as a driving force for aquatic life.

701 Whirlpool Street

Niagara Falls , NY , 14301

Phone: (716) 285-3575

43° 5' 39.516" N, 79° 3' 36.4968" W

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Lincoln Hill Farms

"100 Things To Do In Rochester Before You Die" book signing

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Bushnell’s Basin

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Ferry Terminal

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Greece Ridge Mall

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Henrietta

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Lake Ave.

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Marketplace Mall

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Mt. Hope Ave.

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Park Ave.

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Spencerport

Abbott's Frozen Custard- St. Paul Street

Abbott's Frozen Custard- Webster

Abbott's Frozen Custard-Brighton

Abbott's Frozen Custard-Fairport

Abbott's Frozen Custard-Gates

Abbott's Frozen Custard-Spencerport Road, Gates

ABVI Children and Families- A mission service of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes

Adventures & Art

Affaire de Chocolat

Aman's Nursery

Apple Store at Eastview Mall

Apple Tasting Tour from Wayne County Tourism

Aria's School of Music & Art

Artist Row

Author Alexandra Rousse

Avon Holiday Spectacular

Babies & Bumps

Balloon Glow Tour- National

Barnes & Noble at RIT

Barnes & Noble Webster

Barnes & Noble, Mall at Greece Ridge

Batavia Muckdogs Baseball

Bay Creek Paddling Center

Bella Kids Consignment of Buffalo

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream-at RIT

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Blippi The Musical- National Tour

Blu Wolf Bistro

Blue Barn Cidery

Blue Heron Hills Golf Club

Book Culture Pittsford

Bread Box Art Studio

Breaking Free Skatepark

breathe

Bright Autumn Books

Brighton Farmers' Market

Bristol Hills Lavender and Flower Farm

Bristol Mountain

Brockport Farmer's Market

Brown Duck Tree Farm & Christmas Craft Shop

Brown Hound Downtown

Bruster’s Ice Cream- Webster

Buck Brook Alpacas

Buffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly Albright-Knox Gallery)

Burnap's Farm Market

Camp Stella Maris

Canandaigua Farmer's Market

Carden International Circus

Casa Larga Vineyards

Castel Grisch Winery

CDS Monarch

Champion Hills Country Club

Chase Farms

Chili Farmer's Market

Churchville Veterinary Hospital

Cirque Italia

Cobblestone Farm

Colby's Ice Cream and Bake Shop

College Town Rochester

Corning Museum of Glass

CountryMax Stores

Create Art 4 Good

Created by Us Pottery

Creative Memories, Lori Kilian

Crest Tile and Mosaic

Crossroads Christmas Tree Farm

Crystal Mallow Photography

Dan's Crafts & Things

Danielle Rice Photography

Dansville Area Chamber of Commerce

Dansville ArtWorks

Darlings Tree Farm

DICK'S House of Sport at Eastview Mall

Dipper Dan

Dolce Cupcakery

Dreamland Amusements

Dunkin Donuts, Webster

Duvall Farms

Eastview Mall

ECHO: Eco-Conscious Home Outfitters

Edward Jones

Eleven Lakes Market

Enchanted Rose Garden- Rochester, NY

Enka:ri Farm

Erie County Agricultural Society

Erie County Fair

Evenflo Baby

Fairport Farmers Market

Fairport Perinton Merchants Association

Fattey Beer Co - Rochester

Fellenz Family Farm

Fenimore Art Museum

Fenton's Produce

Festival On The Green

Finger Lakes Boating Museum

Finger Lakes Fiber Festival

Flower City Union

Flowers by Stella

Frank Fowler Dow School #52

Franke Farms LLC

Friends of Mt. Hope Cemetery

Full Moon Vista Bike & Sport

FUSION Quartet

Fusion Salon

Gardenscape Professionals Association

gatherings At The Depot

Genesee Valley Hunt Races

Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority

Geneseo Community Main Street

Goodwill

Greater Greece Soccer League

Greece Soccer League, Inc

Green Acre Farm & Nursery

Gro-Moore Farms

Growing Family Farms

Haircuts for Peanuts

Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

Herkimer Diamond Mines, Inc.

Higbie Farm Supply

Hipocampo Children's Books

Historic Geneva

Holiday Inn-Rochester Airport

Holiday Valley

Holland Land Office Museum

Holme's Hollow Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm

Holy Childhood

Home Depot, Victor

Hurd Orchards

Image City Photography Gallery

Imaginarium Agency - National

Impact Arts Company

Inikori Dance Studio

International Plaza

J & A Farm Market & Greenhouses

Jacqueline Freitas Photography

Jardin Terrariums llc

Jeff Palm Photography

Joe's Farm

Julie Berry Books

Jumbo Minds, Inc.

Kelkenberg Farm of Clarence

Kelly's Fruit Farm

Keymel's Christmas Tree Farm

Kiddiepalooza

Kids Indie Writers and Illustrators

Kirby's Farm Market

Kissing Bridge Snow Sports: Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski Racing, Snowshoeing

KIWI Kids' Indie Writers and Illustrators

Ladybugs Play

Lagoner Farms

Laughing Gull Chocolates

Lazy Acre Alpacas

Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society

Let's Bead! Family Classes and Kits

Lift Bridge Book Shop

Lift Bridge Book Shop

Lift Bridge Yarns

Limerock Speedway

Little Daisy's Boutique

Live Laugh Sign

Lively Run Dairy

Long Acre Farms

Lots to the Tots

Lowe's Home Improvement - National

Lugia's Ice Cream

Lyric Arts Academy

Macedon Center Community Lumberjack Festival

Make and Take Gourmet Victor

Marketplace Mall

Mayday Undergournd Crafts and Art

Medved Running and Walking Outfitters

Memorial Art Gallery

Mendon Academy

Mendon Spring Festival

Mercer Publishing

Michaels - Eastview

Michaels - Greece Ridge Center

Michaels - Pittsford

Michaels - Webster

Millstone Justice Children's Advocacy Group

Minefaire - Official Minecraft Community Event

Minnehan's Fun Center

Moe’s Southwest Grill®

Momfidence '07 Annual Rummage Sale & Bazaar

Monroe County Fair Committee

Montezuma Audubon Center

Montezuma Winery

Moonlight Creamery

Moonlight Creamery

Mother of All Baby Showers

Mount Hope Cemetery

Mountain Ash Tree Farm

Mud Creek Farm

Museum of the Earth

Music Lovers Shoppe

My Gnome on the Roam

Native Made

Netsins Ice Cream

New York Beer Project Victor

New York State Fair

New York State Festival of Balloons

North Chili Farmers Market

Nova Trampoline Park - Rochester

Oaks Manor Events

Oatka Festival

Old Falls Street Niagara Falls

Once Upon A Child

One World Goods

Orbaker's Drive In

Orvis Rochester Retail Store

Our African Roots

Our Mother of Sorrows

Painting with a Twist - Greece

Palmyra Community Center

Palmyra Pirate Weekend

Papa Jack's Ice Cream

Partyka Farms

Pegasus Early Music

Perinton Historical Society

Perry Farmers' Market & Summer Arts Series

Pittsford Plaza

Play Nintendo Tour

Pokémon Regional and Special Championships

Pudgies Lawn & Garden Center

Pully's Farm Market

Ralph Honda

Rare Bird's Ode

Rare Books LA - Book Fairs

Raymour and Flanigan at Henrietta

Relay for Life of the West Side

Rich the Magic Man

Rising Storm Brewing Company

RIT Model Railroad Club

Robb Farms

Robin Fox Photography

ROC Babies Who Brunch

Roc City Rib Fest committee

Roc Holiday Village

Roc-opoly

Rochester A.B.O.V.E.

Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section

Rochester Baby Signs

Rochester Brainery

Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks

Rochester Folk Art Guild

Rochester Knighthawks Professional Lacrosse Team

Rochester Lady Lancers

Rochester Lancers

Rochester Lancers Indoor Soccer

Rochester Lilac Festival

Rochester Model Railroad Club

Rochester Movies 10

Rochester Philatelic Association

Rochester Phoenix Martial Arts

Rochester Running Company

Root 31 at Eastview Mall

Root31 Café and Eatery

Roseland Wake Park

Sally Valentine

Sam's Club

Samurai Martial Arts

Sanctuary at Crowfield Farm - Connecting People to the Natural World

Scholastic Book Fair

Scoops Ice Cream

Seabreeze Amusement and Water Park

Search Institute

Sesame Street Live

Seward House Museum

Shadow Lake

Showcase NY

Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum

Sodus Farmers' Market

South Wedge Farmers Market

Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum

SPL Ink Artwork

Splatters Studio

Splitz

Stilla Dance

Stranger Things: The Experience

Sugary Delights Gourmet Cotton Candy

Summer Skills

SunCommon NY

Sunnking Sustainable Solutions

Sunset Bowl

Super City Rochester

Sweet Acres Creamery

Sweet Dream Maple Farm

Sweet Pickle Photography

Sweet Sensations Desserts

Sybrina Publishing

Talulah's Fancy and Friends

Tandoor of India - Fairport, NY

Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant - Amanda S. Genaux-Hauser

Teale Brown Photography

Temple Beth El Parent Teacher Organization

The Apple Shed

The Art Stop

The Artful Fairy Shop

The Bird House

The BrickLab

The Bug Jar

The Carriage Place Crafts & Antiques Co-op

The Farmer's Table

The Garden Factory

The Great New York State Fair

The Ice Cream Factory of Fairport

The Learning Tree @ ASOMA Kindergarten Readiness Program

The Mall at Greece Ridge

The Naples Maple Farm

The Old Farm Market

The Orchard of Victor

The Outer Loop Theater Experience

The Shops on West Ridge

The Sylvan Beach Amusement Park

The Unicorn World - National

Three Heads Brewing

Todd E Photography

Toddler Tales by Michell Lester

Town of Marion, NY

Toy Train Collectors Society

Trail of Terror

Travel and Adventure Show

Two Kings Comics

Unique Toy Shop

UniverSoul Circus

Urtz's Evergreens

Usborne Books

Van Putte Gardens

Varick Winery & Vineyard

Victor Christmas Tree Farm

Village Bakery & Cafe - Culver Road Armory

Village Bakery & Cafe - Eastview Mall

Village Bakery & Cafe - Pittsford Village

Village Bakery & Cafe - Webster Village

Village Gate Square

Walden Galleria

Waterfront Art Festival

Wayne County Fair

Wayne Ontario Saddle Club-Tough Enough To Wear Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Wayside Garden Center

Webster B.I.D

Webster PTSA Community Arts Day

Westside Farmers Market

What's 'Ur Scoop

Wickham Farms

Wilbert's Christmas Trees

Wild Wings, Inc.

Wilson Hardware

Windy Meadow Tree Farm in Brockport

Winter Festival of Lights

Wireless Zone, Verizon Authorized Retailer

Wisteria Flowers & Gifts, Inc.- Rochester, NY

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Yesterday's Muse Books

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