Guidebook for Fairport
Entertainment & Activities
Skigebiet Bristol Mountain
5662 NY-64Fun way to spend a winter day.
Nothing quite compares to this week long festival. 15th year happens between June 24-July 2, 2016 http://www.rochesterjazz.com/
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Rochester International Jazz Festival
250 East AveNothing quite compares to this week long festival. 15th year happens between June 24-July 2, 2016 http://www.rochesterjazz.com/
Specializing in Independent, Art and Foreign films, in addition to current popular movies. Stay for a glass of wine and a bite to eat at the Little Theatre Café while enjoying local musical talent.
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Little Theatre
240 East AveSpecializing in Independent, Art and Foreign films, in addition to current popular movies. Stay for a glass of wine and a bite to eat at the Little Theatre Café while enjoying local musical talent.
Ice skating all year round. If you prefer outdoor skating however, just a short walk to the Fairport Junction Ice Rink when weather allows.
Rochester Ice Center
80 Lyndon RdIce skating all year round. If you prefer outdoor skating however, just a short walk to the Fairport Junction Ice Rink when weather allows.
CMAC Performing Arts Center
4355 Lakeshore DrCheck their schedule on-line for great shows.
The August sky is simply filled with the most colorful hot air balloons. Check their website for dates.
Make a day of it and stop at Stony Brook State Park along the way.
Dansville Festival-Balloons
The August sky is simply filled with the most colorful hot air balloons. Check their website for dates.
Make a day of it and stop at Stony Brook State Park along the way.
Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16Check their website to see the Race schedule.
New York Kitchen
800 S Main StTake a Kayak tour through the beautiful Irondequoit Bay creeks. First time kayaking? No problem, they offer some great lessons.
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BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc.
1099 Empire BlvdTake a Kayak tour through the beautiful Irondequoit Bay creeks. First time kayaking? No problem, they offer some great lessons.
Enjoy a wonder summer evening at a ball game. Fireworks after the game several times a week.
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Rochester Red Wings Baseball
1 Morrie Silver WayEnjoy a wonder summer evening at a ball game. Fireworks after the game several times a week.
Parks & Nature
Make sure to take a stroll on the BirdSong Trail to feed the Chickadees right from your hand, so don't forget to take some birdseed along. Great any time of year, but the birds particularly appreciate a winter visit.
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Mendon Ponds Park
Mendon Ponds ParkMake sure to take a stroll on the BirdSong Trail to feed the Chickadees right from your hand, so don't forget to take some birdseed along. Great any time of year, but the birds particularly appreciate a winter visit.
Kershaw Park
155 Lakeshore DrGreat family beach on Canandaigua Lake
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach AveHamlin Beach State Park
1 Hamlin Beach State ParkA great hike along beautiful waterfalls. Don't forget to take your bathing suit for a jump in a natural pool.
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Stony Brook State Park
10820 NY-36A great hike along beautiful waterfalls. Don't forget to take your bathing suit for a jump in a natural pool.
Western NY is filled with beautiful waterfalls. If you come to hike the trails through this state park, also check out the race schedule at the world famous Watkins Glen race track. Or if racing's not your thing, since you're so close to Corning, you don't want to miss the Corning Glass Museum.
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Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin StWestern NY is filled with beautiful waterfalls. If you come to hike the trails through this state park, also check out the race schedule at the world famous Watkins Glen race track. Or if racing's not your thing, since you're so close to Corning, you don't want to miss the Corning Glass Museum.
Arts & Culture
Tour the famous George Eastman House and take in the latest film exhibits.
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George Eastman House
900 East AveTour the famous George Eastman House and take in the latest film exhibits.
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
20 Windsor StSee some great plays in a smaller venue.
Get right up close to the performances...not a bad seat in the house.
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Blackfriars Theatre
795 E Main StGet right up close to the performances...not a bad seat in the house.
If you have the good fortune to see anything by this Rochester based troupe, you should count yourself vey lucky.
PUSH Physical Theatre
50 North Plymouth AvenueIf you have the good fortune to see anything by this Rochester based troupe, you should count yourself vey lucky.
Geva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury BlvdWonderful theater performances throughout the year.
Newly renovated theater makes the concerts here even more superb than before.
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Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StNewly renovated theater makes the concerts here even more superb than before.
Watch them make some of the most amazing glass items while visiting this museum.
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Corning Museum Of Glass Welcome Center
121 Center WayWatch them make some of the most amazing glass items while visiting this museum.
This living history museum covers more than 600 acres and features costumed interpreters in restored historic buildings, breathing life into an authentic 19th-Century Country Village. One of the largest living history museums in the country located just 20 miles outside of Rochester. Check their website for a calendar of special events, and if you are hear in early July, don't miss their fabulous Civil War reenactment.
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Genesee Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill RdThis living history museum covers more than 600 acres and features costumed interpreters in restored historic buildings, breathing life into an authentic 19th-Century Country Village. One of the largest living history museums in the country located just 20 miles outside of Rochester. Check their website for a calendar of special events, and if you are hear in early July, don't miss their fabulous Civil War reenactment.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveStrasenburgh Planetarium
663 East AveMemorial Art Gallery
500 University AveFood Scene
After a performance at the Eastman Theater, let all the other cars leave the parking garage while you sip some great coffee in this hip coffee shop.
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Java's Cafe
16 Gibbs StAfter a performance at the Eastman Theater, let all the other cars leave the parking garage while you sip some great coffee in this hip coffee shop.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court StSimply Yummy!
Abbott's Frozen Custard
1220 Fairport RdA summer evening must!
Compane Brick Oven Bistro
80 N Main StSit down to enjoy a great pizza to order.
Really great family breakfast place...any time of day. Very affordable prices.
Riki's Family Restaurant
25 N Main StReally great family breakfast place...any time of day. Very affordable prices.
Royal Cafe
15 N Main StWonderful homemade gelatos. Hearty soups and sandwiches too.
Moonlight Creamery
36 West AveYummy ice cream, sandwiches, coffees and chocolates.
Towpath Grille
6 N Main StWonderful, relaxed atmosphere for a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or warm cider.
The Green Lantern Inn
1 East Church StreetHistoric Inn and Party House which now also houses a great steak restaurant.
This Restaurant/Deli transports you to Germany with their homemade sausage, schnitzel, goulash, rouladen, German beer and so much more. The family style seating ensures you get to meet other foodies and if you can make it on the last Thursday or Friday of the month, you'll be singing the Prosit song along with everyone else accompanied by live accordion music. Only serves lunch Wed-Sat, 10am to 2pm.
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Swan Market
231 Parsells AveThis Restaurant/Deli transports you to Germany with their homemade sausage, schnitzel, goulash, rouladen, German beer and so much more. The family style seating ensures you get to meet other foodies and if you can make it on the last Thursday or Friday of the month, you'll be singing the Prosit song along with everyone else accompanied by live accordion music. Only serves lunch Wed-Sat, 10am to 2pm.
Everything Else
I can't categorize this entry...you can of course find groceries here, but also flowers, coffee shops, restaurants, art vendors, music, and great people watching.
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City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NI can't categorize this entry...you can of course find groceries here, but also flowers, coffee shops, restaurants, art vendors, music, and great people watching.
Great city for musical and theatrical entertainment. In addition to those already mentioned, don't miss the East End Fest, Fringe Fest, Ice Skating in Manhattan Sq Park and so many great eateries.
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Rochester
Great city for musical and theatrical entertainment. In addition to those already mentioned, don't miss the East End Fest, Fringe Fest, Ice Skating in Manhattan Sq Park and so many great eateries.
Great Erie Canal village with many shops, restaurants, pubs and festivals: Canal Days, Food & Music Fest, Scarecrow Festival, Oktoberfest, Christmas Tree lighting & Memorial, July4 &Halloween Parades
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Fairport
Great Erie Canal village with many shops, restaurants, pubs and festivals: Canal Days, Food & Music Fest, Scarecrow Festival, Oktoberfest, Christmas Tree lighting & Memorial, July4 &Halloween Parades
This one is hard to classify....it could go under Nature, Sightseeing, Shopping, Nightlife, Arts, Sports and Entertainment. The Finger Lakes region has EVERYTHING
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Finger Lakes
This one is hard to classify....it could go under Nature, Sightseeing, Shopping, Nightlife, Arts, Sports and Entertainment. The Finger Lakes region has EVERYTHING
Shopping
RV&E Bike and Skate
40 N Main StBike and skate rentals.
Cute shops, grocery store, butcher, public library, pub, hair salon, farmers market May - Oct
Fairport Village Landing
Fairport Village LandingCute shops, grocery store, butcher, public library, pub, hair salon, farmers market May - Oct
Canalside Gifts
106 N Main StCanalside Jewelers
100 N Main StMain Street Mercantile
62 N Main StGreat Fairport Gift Shop.
Craft Company No. 6
785 University AveBeautiful gifts made by local artisans.
Essentials
Wegmans
6600 Pittsford Palmyra RdA true grocery shopping experience.
Old fashioned butcher in walking distance from the house. They'll also make you tasty subs to order.
Skip's Meat Market
102 Fairport Village LandingOld fashioned butcher in walking distance from the house. They'll also make you tasty subs to order.
Red Bird Market
130 Fairport Village LandingCharming neighborhood grocery store in walking distance from the house.