The Lilac Festival is one blooming festival. Martha Stewart has been to this 10-day extravaganza held at Highland Park in Rochester, the only one of its kind in North America. Green thumbed festival growers are awe inspired by the magnificent collection of more than 500 varieties of lilacs blooming on over 1,200 bushes.
Be a trail blazer at Genesee Riverway Trail, a 9 mile off-road trail for walking, running and bicycling along the Genesee River. On your journey down the outdoor trail, you'll travel through the scenic, historical, and cultural heart of Rochester to travel over eight pedestrian bridges, around three waterfalls, and through eleven parks.
Harvest farm fresh treasures at Monroe Village Farmers' Market in Rochester. Spend a day at the market and shop at Burl Creek for fruit, herbs, vegetables, maple syrup, chicken and eggs. Then, head to Clover Meadow Creamery for goat cheese, milk and yogurt. You'll leave the market with all the ingredients to make a fresh, home cooked meal.