{"id":837,"date":"2019-12-23T19:13:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T00:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graceroc.com\/?p=837"},"modified":"2021-10-03T14:05:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-03T18:05:24","slug":"big-giant-list-of-rochester-ny-area-homeschool-field-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graceroc.com\/?p=837","title":{"rendered":"Big Giant List of Rochester NY Area Homeschool Field Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What better way to learn that to explore what Rochester has to offer?  Below is a work-in-progress list of Rochester area field trips.  Please leave a comment if you&#8217;d like to add any or if you&#8217;d like to share your experience with any of the listed field trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graceroc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2019-09-17.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graceroc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2019-09-17.jpeg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graceroc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2019-09-17.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graceroc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2019-09-17.jpeg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graceroc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2019-09-17.jpeg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graceroc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2019-09-17.jpeg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History and Museums<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastman.org\/\">George Eastman House<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcv.org\/\">Genesee Country Village and Museum<\/a>.  Living history museum with a nature center and hiking trails.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/\">Strong Museum of Play<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/rmsc.org\">Rochester Museum and Science Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jellogallery.org\/\">Jello Gallery in Leroy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ganondagan.org\/\">Gonandagon State Historic Site<\/a> in Fairport.  Seneca Art and Culture Center and Long house replica.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nymtmuseum.org\/\">New York Museum of Transportation<\/a> Rush NY <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geneseelighthouse.org\/\">Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.penfield.org\/dpt-historian-daytons.php\">Dayton Corners One Room Schoolhouse<\/a> in Penfield<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/susanb.org\/\">Susan B. Anthony House.<\/a><\/li><li>Erie Canal Historic Boat Tours: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sampatch.org\/\">Sam Patch<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colonialbelle.com\/\">Colonial Belle<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spencerportmuseum.org\/\">Spencerport Depot and Canal Museum<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/landmarksociety.org\/programs\/historic-sites\/stone-tolan\/\">Stone Tolan Historic House<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.libraryweb.org\/rochimag\/architecture\/SpecificBuildings\/Rundel\/Rundel.htm\">Rundel Memorial Building<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/artisanworks.net\/\">Artisan Works<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wardsci.com\/cms\/contact_customer_service\">Ward&#8217;s Science<\/a> &#8211; large science supplier, offers tours.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optimaxsi.com\/\">Optimax <\/a>&#8211; optics manufacturing, offers tours.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rmsc.org\/educators\/search\">Rochester Museum and Science Center <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/rmsc.org\">Strasenburg Planetarium<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/greensparksolar.com\/\">Greek Spark Solar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/senecaparkzoo.org\/\">Seneca Park Zoo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.monroecounty.gov\/safety-crimelab.php\">Monroe County Crime Lab<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Arts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mag.rochester.edu\/\">The Memorial Art Gallery<\/a><\/li><li>Ceramics Painting: <a href=\"http:\/\/splatterspottery.com\/\">Splatters Studio in Spencerport<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colormemine.com\/\">Color Me Mine<\/a> in Pittsford and Webster.  <\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/splatterspottery.com\/\">Painting with a Twist<\/a> in Greece and Henrietta.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloringoncanvas.com\/\">Coloring on Canvas<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rochestercontemporary.org\/\">Rochester Contemporary Art Center.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocafc.com\/\">Rochester Arc and Flame.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkhillcrafts.com\/\">Turk Hill Craft School<\/a> in Fairport<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studio34artists.com\/\">Studio 34 Creative Arts Learning Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.createdbyuspottery.com\/\">Created by Us Pottery<\/a> in Fairport<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmsolutions.com\/locations\/details\/id\/13\">High Acres Landfill in Victor<\/a> (offers field trips).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcwa.com\/MyWater\/TreatmentPlantTours.aspx\">Shoremont Water Treatment Facility<\/a> in Greece.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/flyrst.com\/airport\/get-to-know-rst\/airport-tours\/\">Rochester Airport Tours.<\/a><\/li><li>Your local fire department, ambulance, police station, grocery store, or library.<\/li><li>Your local television or radio station.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Animal Rescue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildwingsinc.com\/educational-programs\">Wild Wings<\/a> at Mendon Ponds Park &#8211; offers a number of educational programs including guided tours, private owl prowls, birds of prey demonstrations, owl pellet program, raptors for the arts, meet and greets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lollypop.org\/services\/humane-education-2\/schools-and-youth-organizations-programs\/\">Lollypop Farms<\/a> in Fairport &#8211; classroom programs, behind-the-scenes tours, self-guided tours, and youth service projects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agricultural Entertainment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stokoefarms.com\/\">Stokoe Farms<\/a> in Scottsville.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/longacrefarms.com\/\">Long Acre Farms<\/a> in Macedon.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springdalefarm.org\/\">Springdale Farms<\/a> in Spencerport &#8211; featuring barnyard animals, a petting zoo forest trails, fishing, robotic dairy farm and group tours. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Farms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carpentersfamilyfarm.com\/\">Carpenter Family Farms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/schuttsapplemill.com\/\">Schutt&#8217;s Apple Mill <\/a>in Webster<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chasefarmsmarket.com\/index.html\">Potato Tour and Dig at Chase Farms<\/a>, Perinton <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwoodsalpacas.com\/\">Northwoods Alpaca Farm<\/a> in Bergen<\/li><li>Maple tree farms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature and Outdoor Physical Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henrietta.org\/parksandrecreation\/page\/hansen-nature-center\">Hansen Nature Center<\/a> at Tinker Park in Henrietta.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/heritagechristianservices.org\/misc-landing-pages\/nature-center\/\">Mendon Ponds Nature Center<\/a> at Mendon Ponds Park in Mendon.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FishHatcheryAtPowderMillsPark\/\">Fish Hatchery<\/a> at Powdermills Park in Pittsford.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Caledonia-Fish-Hatchery\/999539966778391\">Caledonia Fish Hatchery<\/a> in Caledonia.<\/li><li>Hiking (<a href=\"https:\/\/daytrippingroc.com\/trails-around-rochester\/\">click here <\/a>for a list of 80 local hikes) <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/geneseewaterways.org\/Kayaking\">Genesee Waterways Center <\/a>(canoe and kayak rentals) <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/daytrippingroc.com\/lamberton-conservatory\/\">Lamberton Conservatory<\/a> at Highland Park.  Indoor botanical gardens.<\/li><li>Horse riding lessons at local horse farms.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerathighfalls.org\/center.htm\">High Falls Visitor Center<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Balsam Bagels<\/li><li>Pittsford Dairy<\/li><li>Oliver&#8217;s Candy&#8217;s <\/li><li>Panera Bread<\/li><li>Moonlight Creamery<\/li><li>Uno&#8217;s Pizza<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indoor Physical Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Trampoline Parks: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyzone.com\/rochester\">Sky Zone <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/altituderochester.com\/\">Altitude<\/a> in Henrietta<\/li><li>Rock Climbing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocventuresclimbing.com\/\">Rockventures<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/centralrockgym.com\/rochester\/\">Central Rock<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.totalsports-experience.com\/\">Total Sports Experience<\/a> in Fairport and Gates<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/rocsportsgarden.com\/\">Rochester Sports Garden<\/a> in Henrietta<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rochesterparkour.com\/\">Rochester Parkour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rochester.lasertron.us\/\">Lasertron<\/a> (laser tag) <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochester.thewarriorfactory.com\/\">the Warrior Factory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotshotsvball.com\/\">Hot Shots indoor beach volleyball<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerialartsrochester.com\/\">Aerial Arts of Rochester.<\/a>  Circus training school.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioplay.com\/\">Ontario Play and Cafe<\/a> in Henrietta.<\/li><li>Bowling Alleys<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/rochesterymca.org\">Rochester Y&#8217;s <\/a>or the<a href=\"https:\/\/jccrochester.org\/\"> JCC<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nhgymnastics.com\/\">Northern Hemisphere Gymnastics<\/a> in Webster<\/li><li>Swimming at local high schools and town aquatic centers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Skating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagesports.net\/\">Village Sports<\/a> in Fairport<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billgraysiceplex.com\/\">Bill Grey&#8217;s Iceplex<\/a> in Henrietta<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsvilleicearena.com\/\">Scottsville Ice Arena<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofrochester.gov\/GVPSC\/\">Genesee Valley Park <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing Arts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gevatheatre.org\/\">Geva Theater<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.naz.edu\/arts-center\/school-shows\">Nazareth College school performances<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/jccrochester.org\/tykes\">TYKEs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpo.org\/\">Rochester Philharmonic <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/engagement\/#Education\">Eastman School of Music programs <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hochstein.org\/Calendar\/Calendar-of-Events\">Hochstein<\/a> performances and events<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Escape Rooms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips to the West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/lockportcave.com\/\">Lockport Caves and underground boat ride<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/penndixie.org\/\">Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Preserve<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmislandindoorwaterpark.com\/\">Palm Island indoor waterpark<\/a> in Batavia<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenvalleyadventure.com\/\">Hidden Valley Animal Adventures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/kelkenbergfarm.com\/\">Kelkenberg Farms<\/a> in Clarence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buffalo (West)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/buffalonavalpark.org\/\">Buffalo Naval and Military Park<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/buffalozoo.org\/\">Buffalo Zoo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencebuff.org\/\">Buffalo Museum of Science<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buffalogardens.com\/\">Buffalo Botanical Gardens<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niagara Falls (West)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldfortniagara.org\/\">Old Fort Niagara<\/a> &#8211; historic lighthouse, castle and fort.  Tours, reenactments, etc.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypa.gov\/communities\/visitors-centers\/niagara-power-vista?fbclid=IwAR1ggTqU02BjvaAa_khtO7vp0VmisLTqxHZMrWzQiTFhrsD4dF1U6-6Qeg0\">Niagara Power Vista<\/a> &#8211; learn about the hydroelectric power generated by Niagara Falls.<\/li><li>Niagara Falls<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumofniagara.org\/\">Aquarium of Niagara<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips to the East<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crackerboxpalace.org\/\">Crackerbox Palace Animal Haven<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodusbaylighthouse.org\/\">Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum<\/a><\/li><li>Syracuse Zoo<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.most.org\/\">Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology<\/a> in Syracuse.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org\/\">Rosamond Gifford Zoo<\/a> in Syracuse.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderworksonline.com\/\">Wonderworks <\/a>at Destiny Mall in Syracuse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips in the Fingerlakes Region<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glennhcurtissmuseum.org\/\">Curtiss Aviation Museum<\/a>, Hammondsport.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.antiquewireless.org\/museum-hours.html\">Antique Wireless Museum<\/a>, Bloomfield.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithboys.com\/rentals\">Smithboys Boat Rentals<\/a> &#8211; tour several Fingerlakes from the water.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/rmsc.org\/cumming-nature-center\/nature-center-programs-and-events\">Cuming Nature Center<\/a> in Naples.  Educational programs, exhibits and trails.<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/cmog.org\">Corning Museum of Glass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnenberg.org\/\">Sonneberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park<\/a> in Canandaigua<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/genevahistoricalsociety.com\/visit\/rose-hill-mansion\/\">Rose Hill Mansion<\/a> in Geneva.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bristolmountainadventures.com\/\">Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lrb.usace.army.mil\/Missions\/Recreation\/Mount-Morris-Dam\/\">Mt. 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