Discover an Award-Nominated Autumn Escape in Rochester, NY

Dreaming of an authentic American autumn? Make your way to Rochester, New York—a charming city in the Finger Lakes region recently nominated as one of USA Today’s 10Best Places to Visit This Autumn. 

From brilliant foliage to cosy seasonal treats, Rochester delivers the full fall experience. Pick your own apples and sip fresh-pressed cider, navigate corn mazes and pumpkin patches, and enjoy hayrides, doughnuts, and the crackle of leaves underfoot. 

Children will be enchanted by The Strong National Museum of Play, home to the world’s largest collection of toys, dolls, and games. Adults can delve into history with visits to the landmarks of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass or enjoy wine tasting across the 120+ vineyards of the nearby Finger Lakes—the USA’s largest wine region on the East Coast. 

Easily accessible by flight or train from New York City, Rochester offers families a colourful, cosy, and culturally rich autumn getaway. 

Find out more about visiting Rochester here.