Braddock Bay Bird Observatory

18.3 mi

Fantastic place. I had my retirement party there. Private party. We brought our own food and drink…read more 85 people. Very reasonable cost. Great staff. It is a great place to have a party where attendees can have fun instead of just sitting at tables. Adult drinks were allowed. I very strongly recommend for unusual forum and great time. Cost basically $15 per person. Kid friendly too.

The RPC has a diverse lineup of games ranging from the mid-50's to present day. Every machine is in…read moregreat shape, with a staff member only a short walk away when a problem comes up (that's just the nature of pinball) and fix it quick. Plenty of room to walk around with ample seating in the front and near where you pay. They have stools spread out if you prefer to sit while playing. The regular who I play in the monthly strikes tournament here are down-to-earth, sharing the same passion I have for the game. To the owners of the RPC, thank you for sharing your games to the public for us to enjoy. I am truly grateful to have found a wonderful community in Rochester.

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Fairport Canal Days

4.2

(10 reviews)

20.7 mi

Great Festival!!! Friday night is great music this year by ZBTB. Amazing food truck vendors as well…read moreas the bars, ice cream and restaurants that are open. On Saturday and Sunday they add on more great music, more great food trucks. Then you have your craft vendors of sorts and random events like the duck race on Sunday.

This was so fun!!! So many vendors! There were a wide variety of vendors, and it was all well…read moreorganized. Interesting things to look at and good food, too. It was fun to watch the Duck Race- they dumped rubber duckies from the bridge!! There was live music over in one section (by the B-side) and you could sit at a table in the shade. Looking forward to next year's Canal Days!

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Springdale Farm

4.1

(8 reviews)

12.6 mi

After years of going to Springdale the farm could use some help. The fairy trail houses were fallen…read moreapart and there was so much goose poop it made it difficult to walk to the trails. An are with tractor and small duck pond which is all fenced in could really use some TLC. If I was younger I'd try to chip in somehow.

NOTE: The main reason I am currently giving Springdale Farm 3 stars is because when we visited a…read morelot of things were shut down due to Covid precautions. I do not fault the farm for that, but can't give a 100% full and accurate review until we are able to experience those things. As noted above we were unable to see the animals, which was really disappointing! But we understand why. We stopped at the office to check, and they were very friendly. They informed us that due to Covid the walking trail is the only thing that is open to visitors, so that is what we did. The farm itself is cute. The grass was groomed, there is a sign telling you what was where, and swinging benches were all over the place. We visited the greenhouse, but there wasn't much going on in there. You can buy plants and flowers. It looked like there was a sand table that kids could dig around in that is probably busy on better days. We walked the trail, scoped out the pond (watch that loose board!), and went into the woods. This is where it got interesting, because I had no idea it was lined with "fairy houses"! My daughter was elated about this, and we checked out every single one. There were also signs with cool nature factoids, like what prints certain animals make, and how to tell how old a tree may be. There is a really nice pavilion just outside of the farm entrance, and a playground there too. Another fun thing we discovered by the playground was a Little Library! This place has great reviews overall, and I believe them. I think that we'd really love it once we are able to experience all that it has to offer. I still recommend it now if you are looking for a fun and easy trail to walk. Especially if you have kids! And it is right around the corner from other trails and fun playgrounds to explore, too. We will definitely come back and try again when Covid precautions are lifted! :)

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Apple-Umpkin Festival

3.5

39.5 mi

Like a trip back in time …read more The apple umpkin festival in Wyoming county has a real throw back vibe. The town truly is quaint, and very lovely in the fall season. There were plenty of vendors selling seasonal goods, crafts and antiques. There were plenty of reasonably priced pumpkins of all shapes, colors and sizes being sold as well . Just a very cute little festival that I would attend again . There were food vendors with many delicious seasonal foods to try. The apple sausage is back and said to be very good ! Amish baked goods were delicious, chowder , salt potatoes , apple cider slushes and much more . I wish there was more of a draw for children , I think there were some things for the kids, but there could be more . Overall we enjoyed the trip and the surroundings , got some great pumpkins and home decor and had some delicious fall treats ,

My first time going, I wish there was more activities then just vendors & crafts. Maybe some more…read moreactual apple and pumpkin themed things? But I loved the balloon arch display and live music! not sure why there was a trump store/vendor here. . . Kinda put an odd vibe on a cute craft fair, especially the f bombs on half the flags they had on display. In my opinion, not worth the drive from Rochester.

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