Free & Cheap Things to Do in Rochester, NY

  • The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, New York, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
  • From Highland Park to Mount Hope Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield and Brighton.
  • The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, New York, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
  • From Highland Park to Mount Hope Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield and Brighton.
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Escape as a team from a number of themed rooms, from a horror hotel to an Egyptian tomb
24.5 Miles
95% 38 votes
Specialty Museums 295 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY MoreLess Info
An 1816 mansion with carriage house, Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum provides guided tours of the house, garden and two carriage barns with stories of the Granger family. It features period furnishings and artifacts, carriages, sleighs and farming equipment.
24.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Sites 295 N Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
The Granger Homestead Society Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the local area. The society operates a museum featuring a large collection of horse-drawn vehicles on display.
25.0 Miles
86% 536 votes
National & State Parks 151 Charlotte Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Guided walking tours of the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park are included with the price of admission, and children are able to enjoy a game of 'I Spy' along the walking trail. There is also an on-site wine center that offers daily tastings.
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History Museums 55 N Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
With Ontario County Historical Society, visitors can learn about the county's 200 years of cultural events and traditions in a historic museum. Featuring a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits, visitors can browse photographs, clothing, and more.
25.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 36 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame offers an extensive inventory of important American paintings, select antiques, fine regional art, imaginative jewelry and innovative framing. They are a destination for an eclectic and interesting selection of items that reflect value and beauty.
26.1 Miles
84% 135 votes
Restaurants 800 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Classes are the primary focus of the New York Wine & Culinary Center so that guests can learn more about wine, food, and cooking. There is also a tasting room that features beer and wine from all over New York state and an upstairs bistro.
27.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Hi Tor Management Area, Naples, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
West River Marsh is a hiking, boating, and fishing destination among the Finger Lakes. The area is a mix of marshland and wooded hills, and the nearby West River has abundant trout.
27.3 Miles
85% 101 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Canandaigua City Pier is a scenic spot among the Finger Lakes. The pier offers views of the famous row of boathouses adjacent to it, as well as of the lake itself.
27.5 Miles
72% 18 votes
Music Venue 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center is an event space and outdoor music venue that provides 5,000 covered seats and lawn seating for 10,000. Vendors offer many food options along with beer and wine.
29.9 Miles
99% 84 votes
Ziplines 5589 South Hill Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424 MoreLess Info
From zip lines to challenge courses, Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures offers visitors an adventure through the tree line from an elevated platform. The courses suspend visitors in the air while they cross log bridges, barrels, tight ropes, and other obstacles.
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