“Day-Tripping” listings
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BASEBALL HALL OF FAME
Even if Babe Ruth’s bat isn’t your personal holy grail, this place is worth a visit for exhibits on Latin American baseball and the history of America’s pastime. (07/2010)
179 miles east of Rochester 25 Main St, Cooperstown
425-563-3263
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BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK
Fall foliage has its charms, but spring’s fresh runoff brings out the best of scenic Buttermilk Falls as it froths down 165 feet of rock shelves. This time of year, there are nearly a dozen cascades along the gorge trail. (05/2010)
102 miles southeast of Rochester Ithaca, NY
607-273-5761
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GAFFER DISTRICT, CORNING, NY
While the home of Corning glass feels like small-town America, it features contemporary bistros as well as cool boutiques and jewelers. (03/2010)
102 miles southeast of Rochester
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CUMMING NATURE CENTER
In the winter, this 900-acre preserve is covered with snow, but visitors can rent cross-country skis for treks on 15 miles of groomed trails or snowshoes for a separate 2-mile loop. (01/2010)
6472 Gulick Rd, Naples, NY
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EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART
Although it's known for its American collections, the Everson has a show on tour from Wales this fall. "Turner to Cézanne" showcases works from masters such as Corot, Monet, Renoir and van Gogh. (12/2009)
401 Harrison St, Syracuse
315-474-6064
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Make a pilgrimage to the site of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention; explore interactive displays in the visitor center; and tour the homes of convention organizer Elizabeth Cady Stanton. For more on the site, check out pg. 36. (03/2009)
56 miles east of Rochester • 136 Fall St, Seneca Falls, NY
315-568-2991
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SEWARD HOUSE
Tour the well-preserved, furnished 19thcentury home of William Seward, Lincoln's Secretary of State. The gardens are out of season, but February is a fitting time to drop by the nearby Harriet Tubman Home, where Seward helped the abolitionist settle. (02/2009)
63 miles east of Rochester 33 South St Auburn, NY
315-252-1283
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BELHURST CASTLE
Built in the 1880s for a wealthy divorcée, this stone mansion (now a hotel) oozes European elegance. Savor fireplaces, carved wood and beamed ceilings in the castle's six dining rooms, then visit the on-site winery. (01/2009)
48 miles southeast of Rochester • 4069 Route 14 S, Geneva, NY
315-781-0201
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THE WIZARD OF CLAY POTTERY
This community of master potters works in geodesic domes in the Bristol Hills. Visitors are welcome in the workshop, on the woodlands nature trail and, of course, in the outlet store. (11/2008)
23 miles south of Rochester • 7851 Rt 20A, Bloomfield, NY
585-229-2980
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BELLWETHER HARD CIDER
Wineries are not rare in the Finger Lakes region, so it's fun to stumble across this "cidery" on the west shore of Cayuga Lake. Bellwether ferments the liquid from pressed apples into ciders both sweet and dry. (10/2008)
77 miles southeast of Rochester • 9070 Rt 89, Trumansburg, NY
607-387-9464
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THE WINDMILL FARM & CRAFT MARKET
With four sheds of vendors and a variety of outdoor shops, this Saturday market is always bustling. It's one of the most accessible outposts for crafts from the area's Mennonite and Amish communities. (09/2008)
53 miles southeast of Rochester • 2900 State Rt 14A, Penn Yan, NY
315-536-3032
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SENECA LAKE STATE PARK
http://nysparks.state.ny.us Of the reliably scenic Finger Lakes state parks, this one stands out for its Sprayground, a kid-pleasing splash pad next to an equally entertaining playground. Adults may prefer to relax on the beach and enjoy the lake views. (08/2008)
45 miles southeast of Rochester • 1 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY
315-789-2331
