Local Guide
Hiking/Biking/Canoeing
Boughton Park
Wonderful hiking, biking, canoeing and fishing
Ganondagan State Historic Site
1488 NY-444Great hiking trails
Hemlock Lake
A unique and quiet space to hike.
A bit of a drive, but great walk in the water! Waterfalls are beautiful.
97 locals recommend
Grimes Glen Park
4703 Vine StA bit of a drive, but great walk in the water! Waterfalls are beautiful.
Nearby access point to the Erie Canal -- you can take your bike, kayak or just a stroll!
Lock 32 State Canal Park
Nearby access point to the Erie Canal -- you can take your bike, kayak or just a stroll!
Dryer Road Park
7405 Dryer RdGreat bike trails and pump track
City/town information
Lots of fun shops on Main Street, Lakeshore drive has a really great park, beach for swimming, breweries and restaurants. This is also where we grocery shop at Wegmans
77 locals recommend
Canandaigua
Lots of fun shops on Main Street, Lakeshore drive has a really great park, beach for swimming, breweries and restaurants. This is also where we grocery shop at Wegmans
About a 40 minute drive, but a sweet little town on Canandaigua Lake. Hiking, restaurants, wineries. Check out Roots Cafe for food if you're there.
55 locals recommend
Naples
About a 40 minute drive, but a sweet little town on Canandaigua Lake. Hiking, restaurants, wineries. Check out Roots Cafe for food if you're there.
We love Seneca Lake and Geneva has lots of fun shops, restaurants and local parks/beaches. It's about 45 minutes from The Barn. Check out Monacos Coffee shop if you're in the area!
44 locals recommend
Geneva
We love Seneca Lake and Geneva has lots of fun shops, restaurants and local parks/beaches. It's about 45 minutes from The Barn. Check out Monacos Coffee shop if you're in the area!
Pittsford is a nearby town that has tons of restaurants and shopping. It's also on the Erie Canal and there is a walking or biking trail that you can access. Check out Aladdin's Eatery if you like greek food and want to sit right on the water.
11 locals recommend
Pittsford
Pittsford is a nearby town that has tons of restaurants and shopping. It's also on the Erie Canal and there is a walking or biking trail that you can access. Check out Aladdin's Eatery if you like greek food and want to sit right on the water.
10 minutes from The Barn, nice town to walk around grab a bite to eat.
7 locals recommend
Honeoye Falls
10 minutes from The Barn, nice town to walk around grab a bite to eat.
Winter Adventures
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
5662 NY-64RMSC Cumming Nature Center
6472 Gulick RdGreat cross country skiing!
Music & Drinks
Great outdoor venue for Live music, craft beers and food truck!
16 locals recommend
Lincoln Hill Farms
3792 NY-247Great outdoor venue for Live music, craft beers and food truck!
Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery
7853 State Route 20AGreat craft beer, good vibes and live music
Hip vibes, outdoor seating, great beer, usually a food truck on the weekends
29 locals recommend
Other Half Brewing Company: Rochester
6621 State Rte 5 And 20Hip vibes, outdoor seating, great beer, usually a food truck on the weekends
Frequentem Brewing Co.
254 S Main StReally great food and cute indoor/outdoor seating areas. Music and a locals shops mixed in with cool vibes.
28 locals recommend
Birdhouse Brewing Company
8716 Main StReally great food and cute indoor/outdoor seating areas. Music and a locals shops mixed in with cool vibes.
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill
New York 64Hollerhorn Distilling
8443 Spirit Run20 Deep Winery
Restaurants Nearby
Take out or Dine in -- these are the spots we love that are close to The Barn
New York Beer Project
300 High StGreat atmosphere, food and drinks!
Otto Tomotto's
6385 NY-96Best Italian food, great take out.
Eddie O'Briens Grille and Bar
92 Seneca StGood food options, can watch sports if you like
Six50 Black Oven Cooking
7217 NY-96Good food and drinks, nice setting
Pizza D's Victor
1350 Pittsford Mendon RoadGreat Pizza and Wings
Brady J's
24 Maple AveBest diner breakfast!
Cottage Hotel of Mendon
1390 Pittsford Mendon RdGood for takeout!
KiX ON MAIN
170 South Main StreetDelicious and unique menu. Get a reservation!
Rio Tomatlan
106 Bemis StBest authentic Mexican food around! Service is average.
The Burger Bar by Wegmans
345 Eastern BoulevardQuick bite to eat and grab some groceries!
The food and atmosphere are decent. Not our absolute favorite but it’s close to the barn. Great for after skiing or visiting Bristol/Naples area
15 locals recommend
The Irish Mafia Brewing Company
2971 Whalen RdThe food and atmosphere are decent. Not our absolute favorite but it’s close to the barn. Great for after skiing or visiting Bristol/Naples area
It’s an adventure, but is worth the drive! 5 stars from my wife Erin who appreciates farm to table style food.
90 locals recommend
Roots Cafe
197 N Main StIt’s an adventure, but is worth the drive! 5 stars from my wife Erin who appreciates farm to table style food.
Plenty
6459 NY-64Only open Saturday — if you’re here and you love baked goods, it’s worth the trip!
It’s a higher price point, but right on the lake and the food/drink are 5 stars!
10 locals recommend
Rose Tavern
770 S Main StIt’s a higher price point, but right on the lake and the food/drink are 5 stars!
Also at the Lake House, so higher price point, but right on the lake and great for small bites and drinks
Sand Bar at The Lake House on Canandaigua
Also at the Lake House, so higher price point, but right on the lake and great for small bites and drinks
Resilience Bakery
Really cute atmosphere, yummy food. Can sit outside. We love Naples even though it’s a bit of a drive
Old School Cafe
Really cute atmosphere, yummy food. Can sit outside. We love Naples even though it’s a bit of a drive
Ruck's Pizza Kitchen
Really good pizza and “pizza shop” food. Our daughter works here!
Warm Weather Activities
Parkview Fairways Golf Course
7100 Boughton RdRight around the corner -- beautiful scenes, great management
Kershaw Park
155 Lakeshore DrGreat beach and park for families
If you're looking for a fun outdoor adventure in the woods, check out Aerial Adventures at Bristol Mountain
53 locals recommend
Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures
5589 S Hill RdIf you're looking for a fun outdoor adventure in the woods, check out Aerial Adventures at Bristol Mountain
Onanda Park
4965 Co Rd 16Great beach and waterfall hike!
The Canandaigua Lady
205 Lakeshore DrTake a dinner cruise on Canandaigua Lake
Take a tour of the Erie Canal. This is a fun adventure, especially if you've never been to this area.
8 locals recommend
Colonial Belle-Erie Canal Tour
400 Packett's LandingTake a tour of the Erie Canal. This is a fun adventure, especially if you've never been to this area.
Shark's Ice Cream
50 State StHomemade ice cream, right around the corner!