50 Fabulous Things to Do in Geneseo, New York

Written By Brittany Statt

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Consider yourself invited! Be sure to also scour our website, calendar and the My Livingston Life Newsletter for even more things to do in and around Geneseo.

Calling all History Buffs

  • Catapult yourself back in time while enjoying the rich history at the Livingston County Historical Society Museum

  • Recreate history and honor historical figures and veterans by making a gravestone rubbing at Temple Hill Cemetery

  • Rev your engines at the National Warplane Museum, home of the Greatest Show on Turf

  • Wake up to the early morning parade of hounds and horses down Main Street at the opening of the fall season with the Genesee Valley Hunt

  • Hunt for historical landmarks like the pioneer cabin, the Big Tree Treaty markers and the statue of General Wadsworth

  • Journey through time while strolling the shady streets of our National Historic Landmark Village

  • Relive over 200 years of American history through a tour at the Wadsworth Homestead

  • Explore the annual Farm Toy Show

    Eat, Sleep, Love

  • Savor craft beverages at local wineries, breweries and cideries

  • Unwind in one of our historic inns or award-winning hotels

  • Pamper yourself at one of Geneseo's many salons and spas

  • Spend the morning on the fairway at one of our many local golf courses

  • Immerse yourself in local news, coffee, food and goods downtown or at the Farmers Market

  • Indulge yourself at Chocofrolic or a Wine Stroll along Main Street

  • Stop and shop all the unique stores, shops and boutiques

  • Treasure a breath-taking sunset from the college campus gazebo

  • Travel across culinary seas by tasting all that our many restaurants have to offer

  • Plan your perfect wedding at any of our dream-like wedding venues

    Child’s Play

  • March down Main Street with your favorite stuffed animal during the Teddy Bear parade and stick around for the Geneseo Summer Festival

  • Master your huntsman skills on a stick pony at the Hunt Races

  • Ride in a horse drawn wagon at Christmas in the Village

  • Splish and splash at Long Point Park on Conesus Lake

  • Picnic and play in one of our pristine parks

  • Transform yourself into your favorite hockey player on the ice rink at Highland Park

  • Scour Highland Park for the golden egg during the annual Easter Egg Hunt


    Art & Soul

  • Hit the high notes with one of the dozens of community, college and school performances

  • Boogie, jive, swing and hustle in the Village Park during the many free summer concerts

  • Broaden your horizons at any of our art galleries

  • Bundle up for Christmas caroling on Main Street during ChristmaSing

  • Enjoy a vintage movie experience at a vintage price with popcorn and candy at the Geneseo Riviera Theater

  • Shake, rattle and roll to the music at the Fiddlers’ Picnic in Long Point Park

  • Swing your partner square dancing with the Geneseo String Band

  • Remember loved ones and eat traditional Mexican foods at Alianza Agricola’s annual Day of the Dead Celebration in early November


    Collegiate Experience

  • Enlighten yourself at a free all campus lecture

  • Toss a teddy bear on the rink when the Ice Knights score

  • Wonder at the flora and fauna of the Roemer Arboretum

  • Cheer on the Knights at one of the many nationally-ranked intercollegiate sports teams

  • Tap your toes during a performance of The Limelight Series

  • Explore the Village Valley College exhibit at Newton Hall

  • Visit the glass room in the Milne Library and find a rare manuscript

  • Take a trip down memory lane by visiting SUNY landmarks like the Seuss Spruce, gazebo, upper quad and the Sturges Clock Tower

  • Sharpen your listening tastes at free musical performances


    Fresh Air Fun

  • Enjoy hiking, biking, or birding as you traverse the trails of the Conservancy, the Arboretum or Nations Road

  • Paddle the Genesee River from the Indian Fort access point

  • Experience the annual Hunt Races with steeplechase, canine events and tailgating

  • Welcome spring with a guided tour through the bluebells

  • Lace up your shoes for Geneseo’s Trio - the Oak Tree Half-Marathon, Ramon Rocha and the Friday Knight 5k

  • Soar in a WWII warplane during Rides Days at the National Warplane Museum

  • Capture the intensity of a world famous Geneseo sunset

  • White water rafting, year-round camping and leaf peeping at Letchworth State Park

  • Swim, boat, kayak or ice fish on Conesus Lake

  • Launch your vacation to the next level in a hot air balloon ride

Brittany Statt
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