Summerville guidebook
Activities
This mini golf course happens to be the oldest mini golf course in the country and the second oldest in the world.
7 locals recommend
Parkside Whispering Pines
4383 Culver RdThis mini golf course happens to be the oldest mini golf course in the country and the second oldest in the world.
We have two sets of clubs available to rent. This is a great local golf course. The course was designed by world-renowned golf course designer, Robert Trent Jones and then was later redesigned by Donald Ross.
As mentioned, we have two sets of golf clubs available for rent for $35 per set. Text Dan (the host) to reserve them
10 locals recommend
Durand Eastman Golf Course
1200 Kings Hwy NWe have two sets of clubs available to rent. This is a great local golf course. The course was designed by world-renowned golf course designer, Robert Trent Jones and then was later redesigned by Donald Ross.
As mentioned, we have two sets of golf clubs available for rent for $35 per set. Text Dan (the host) to reserve them
Sea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver RdFun place to go on rides or the waterpark
The House of Guitars
645 Titus AveIf you love music, you’ll love this place.
Many of the concerts held at this acoustically and visually superb theatre are open free to the public. The venue is located at the renowned Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, and talented faculty and student soloists and ensembles perform here frequently. Eastman Theatre, named, of course, after benefactor George Eastman, was updated in 2009 with a $10 million donation from the Eastman Kodak Company. It is home, as well, to performances by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Eastman Opera Theatre, as well as touring ensembles.
25 locals recommend
Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs StMany of the concerts held at this acoustically and visually superb theatre are open free to the public. The venue is located at the renowned Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, and talented faculty and student soloists and ensembles perform here frequently. Eastman Theatre, named, of course, after benefactor George Eastman, was updated in 2009 with a $10 million donation from the Eastman Kodak Company. It is home, as well, to performances by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Eastman Opera Theatre, as well as touring ensembles.
Maid of the Mist
1 Prospect StNiagara Falls viewpoint
Food scene
Herrema's is a convenient little grocery store located .6 miles from the cottage. Grab a couple Chinese lanterns while you are there.
8 locals recommend
Herrema's Food Market Inc
125 Pattonwood DrHerrema's is a convenient little grocery store located .6 miles from the cottage. Grab a couple Chinese lanterns while you are there.
Good pizza, wings and calzone option and one of the best Garbage Plates in Rochester.
Cordello's Pizzeria
117 Pattonwood DrGood pizza, wings and calzone option and one of the best Garbage Plates in Rochester.
Abbott's Frozen Custard
4791 Lake AveTrust me, it's worth the stop!
Murph's Irondequoit Pub
155 Pattonwood DrHome of the best wings in Rochester and a great spot to grab a drink.
Irondequoit Beer Company
765 Titus AveAmazing craft beer, good food and a great atmosphere.
Great craft beers, good food, and a really cool outdoor area with cornhole, Jenga, connect 4, and other fun outdoor games. They have open mic nights too which can be fun!
9 locals recommend
K2 Brothers Brewing
1221 Empire BlvdGreat craft beers, good food, and a really cool outdoor area with cornhole, Jenga, connect 4, and other fun outdoor games. They have open mic nights too which can be fun!
Mr. Dominic's at the Lake
4699 Lake AveAmazing Italian food!! The Chicken French is amazing!
Bill Gray's Irondequoit
869 East Ridge RoadGreat place to grab a burger and walk the pier or Ontario beach.
La Casa Restaurant
93 Alexander StAmazing Mexican food!
Lento
274 N Goodman StGreat restaurant with a strong focus on local!! One of my favorites!
Other Half Brewing Company has only been open since 2014, but since that time, the brewery has built up a substantial cult following of beer lovers that line up around the block of its flagship Brooklyn location to snag cases of its latest releases. It has become so popular that it now has four total locations, including one in the Finger Lakes region of New York (as well as Washington, D.C., and a second Brooklyn spot). Other Half will mostly appeal to hop enthusiasts, as the majority of its beers are IPAs of the traditional, double dry hopped, and high density hop charge varieties, the latter of which is a style pioneered by the OH team (to try it, order the HDHC Roc Showers or the HDHC Dream City). The Finger Lakes region might be known for its many wineries, but take a break from the vineyards for a day to head to the spacious outdoor Other Half Location in Bloomfield to sample their popular IPAs, pale ales, and other hoppy offerings.
29 locals recommend
Other Half Brewing Company: Rochester
6621 State Rte 5 And 20Other Half Brewing Company has only been open since 2014, but since that time, the brewery has built up a substantial cult following of beer lovers that line up around the block of its flagship Brooklyn location to snag cases of its latest releases. It has become so popular that it now has four total locations, including one in the Finger Lakes region of New York (as well as Washington, D.C., and a second Brooklyn spot). Other Half will mostly appeal to hop enthusiasts, as the majority of its beers are IPAs of the traditional, double dry hopped, and high density hop charge varieties, the latter of which is a style pioneered by the OH team (to try it, order the HDHC Roc Showers or the HDHC Dream City). The Finger Lakes region might be known for its many wineries, but take a break from the vineyards for a day to head to the spacious outdoor Other Half Location in Bloomfield to sample their popular IPAs, pale ales, and other hoppy offerings.
Great place just around the corner from our cottage! A must visit
22 locals recommend
Hose 22 Firehouse Grill
56 Stutson StGreat place just around the corner from our cottage! A must visit
Sips Coffee & Cafe
149 Pattonwood DrJust simply the best of the best! A must visit! Grab some ice cream, walk along the canal on Schoen Place, feed the ducks, listen to live music. There’s so much to do in the village.
26 locals recommend
Pittsford Farms Dairy
44 N Main StJust simply the best of the best! A must visit! Grab some ice cream, walk along the canal on Schoen Place, feed the ducks, listen to live music. There’s so much to do in the village.
Irondequoit Beer Company
765 Titus AveRedd
Great place!
Brighton Farmers' Market
1435 Winton RdEverything is done exceptionally well here. World class ingredients, chefs, and service!
12 locals recommend
Next Door by Wegmans
3220 Monroe AveEverything is done exceptionally well here. World class ingredients, chefs, and service!
F.L.X. Table
22 Linden StExceptional food and wines!!
Wegmans
The best grocery store on the planet
Century Liquor & Wines
The best selection of wines and spirits period!
If Niagara Falls is on your itinerary for your New York trip, be sure to stop in Buffalo to visit Community Beer Works. As hinted at by its name and slogan (“Embeer Buffalo”), this brewery is all about supporting its local community. All of its founders have ties to the city, and the team here is passionate about educating people about beer to encourage more interest and growth in the area’s brewing and beverage community. And Community Beer Works serves up more than a kind-hearted spirit—they also brew some of the best beer in the state and have won several awards. The latest? Their imperial stout, The Snow, took home a gold medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival.
30 locals recommend
Community Beer Works
520 Seventh StreetIf Niagara Falls is on your itinerary for your New York trip, be sure to stop in Buffalo to visit Community Beer Works. As hinted at by its name and slogan (“Embeer Buffalo”), this brewery is all about supporting its local community. All of its founders have ties to the city, and the team here is passionate about educating people about beer to encourage more interest and growth in the area’s brewing and beverage community. And Community Beer Works serves up more than a kind-hearted spirit—they also brew some of the best beer in the state and have won several awards. The latest? Their imperial stout, The Snow, took home a gold medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival.
Mortalis is yet another brewery on this list that has developed a highly devoted fan base willing to wait in line for hours for new releases, but with much fewer years under its belt compared to the others. This Avon-based brewery got its start in 2018 and quickly rose to beer fame for its Hydra sours and its “culinary beers,” in which the brewers have experimented with food items in beer; take for example the recipe for recent release Thesmophoros Pecan Pie, which includes dark brown sugar, molasses, Georgia pecans, and vanilla beans, or the Ladon Cherry Berry Cheesecake, which mimics the taste of an iconic New York cheesecake.
8 locals recommend
Mortalis Brewing Company
5660 Tec DrMortalis is yet another brewery on this list that has developed a highly devoted fan base willing to wait in line for hours for new releases, but with much fewer years under its belt compared to the others. This Avon-based brewery got its start in 2018 and quickly rose to beer fame for its Hydra sours and its “culinary beers,” in which the brewers have experimented with food items in beer; take for example the recipe for recent release Thesmophoros Pecan Pie, which includes dark brown sugar, molasses, Georgia pecans, and vanilla beans, or the Ladon Cherry Berry Cheesecake, which mimics the taste of an iconic New York cheesecake.
Rochester's year-round, city-run Public Market is a long-standing tradition that dates back to 1905. Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, it attracts a plethora of vendors — as many as 300 on a peak Saturday — and you'll be astounded by the array of farm-fresh and foraged produce, gourmet products, locally raised meats, art and crafts, flowers and other unique products on offer. It's the food, though, that entices many out-of-towners, especially when the Public Market hosts Food Truck Rodeos the last Wednesday evening of each month from April through September.
Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609, USA
Rochester's year-round, city-run Public Market is a long-standing tradition that dates back to 1905. Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, it attracts a plethora of vendors — as many as 300 on a peak Saturday — and you'll be astounded by the array of farm-fresh and foraged produce, gourmet products, locally raised meats, art and crafts, flowers and other unique products on offer. It's the food, though, that entices many out-of-towners, especially when the Public Market hosts Food Truck Rodeos the last Wednesday evening of each month from April through September.
If beer is your beverage of choice, you can sip history at the Genesee Brew House, located adjacent to one of America's oldest breweries. Genesee has been brewing in Rochester since 1878.
74 locals recommend
Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract StIf beer is your beverage of choice, you can sip history at the Genesee Brew House, located adjacent to one of America's oldest breweries. Genesee has been brewing in Rochester since 1878.
Be forewarned: Once you see images of the sweet, oversized orbs at Rochester's best donut shop, you won't be able to think about much else until you get your hands on one of these palm-sized confections. Since 1977, family-owned Ridge Donut Cafe has been crafting both tried-and-true traditional donuts and newfangled temptations like cannoli-stuffed powdered donuts and maple-frosted bacon donuts. Expect to find a daily assortment of 30 varieties plus three specials that are often first to sell out. Apple fritters are popular, too, and the cafe serves your basic line-up of hot beverages, and breakfast and hot lunch sandwiches, too.
Ridge Donut Cafe
1600 Portland AveBe forewarned: Once you see images of the sweet, oversized orbs at Rochester's best donut shop, you won't be able to think about much else until you get your hands on one of these palm-sized confections. Since 1977, family-owned Ridge Donut Cafe has been crafting both tried-and-true traditional donuts and newfangled temptations like cannoli-stuffed powdered donuts and maple-frosted bacon donuts. Expect to find a daily assortment of 30 varieties plus three specials that are often first to sell out. Apple fritters are popular, too, and the cafe serves your basic line-up of hot beverages, and breakfast and hot lunch sandwiches, too.
Sightseeing
Durand is a great place to go for a hike along the ponds or the public golf course. Tons of photo opportunities.
28 locals recommend
Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkDurand is a great place to go for a hike along the ponds or the public golf course. Tons of photo opportunities.
Winery
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
9749 Middle RdHermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
3962 NY-14Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro
3675 Tichenor RdTraveler advice
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Kayaking on the Lake
We also rent our Kayaks through Airbnb experiences.
The listing is called "Learn to Kayak on Windsor Beach"
Stand-up paddle boards coming soon!!