As soon as October 1st hits, I’m immediately in the mood to head to a pumpkin patch and find a whole bunch of pumpkins to decorate our front porch. And living in the Greater Rochester area, we’re definitely spoiled because there are SO many places to go pumpkin picking! But I also feel like pumpkin Read More
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A Perfect Spring Date in Rochester, NY
Spring in Rochester is a season of new beginnings. Blooms that perfume the air, gardens waking from winter, and neighborhoods alive with color. It’s one of the best times to explore the city at a slower, more intentional pace. This curated date invites you to wander, savor, and reconnect as you move through some of Read More
A Playful Spring Date in Buffalo, NY
As featured in the Spring 2026 edition of Home Publications – Buffalo. Buffalo in spring is a burst of color and culture. It’s when blooming parks, revitalized neighborhoods, and lakeside paths come alive as soon as the weather warms. This curated date blends art, nature, fun, and food into a full day that showcases Buffalo’s Read More
The Ultimate Upstate NY Road Trip Game (That Makes Long Drives Actually Fun)
There are two types of people on a road trip: Shane? Definitely the second. A few years ago, I bought him a pack of road trip games from a local shop for Christmas because — bless him — he cannot sit in a car for long stretches without getting antsy. I figured a little structured Read More
New York to Nashville Road Trip Guide: Where to Stop Along the Way
This past summer, I decided to take my very own road trip in my Range Rover — my first big solo road trip in my “newish” car. I love road trips, but I don’t often get to take them by myself, so this one felt extra special. I was traveling to Nashville for a girls’ Read More
Hatchets & Hops: Axe Throwing in Buffalo, NY for the Competitive Couple
If you’re looking for a unique date night in Buffalo, NY, you’ll find it tucked away on a block filled with bars, brews, and gin joints: Hatchets & Hops, one of the first three axe-throwing bars in the United States. Since opening in 2016, they’ve built a reputation as a premier recreational sporting venue and Read More
From Road Trips to Mystery Date Books: A New Way to Explore the U.S.
If you’ve followed Dates in the States for a while, you know how much Shane and I love discovering new places together. From road trips across the U.S. to exploring hidden gems in our own backyard, travel has always been at the heart of what we do. So when I came up with the idea Read More
Visit 10 Craft Breweries in Rochester, NY on this Rochester Beer Trail
This post may contain affiliate links. Over the past few years, Rochester, New York, has shown exceptional growth in a booming industry. With many new breweries opening around the Greater Rochester area, the craft beer industry has been taking over Upstate New York. It looks like we moved here at the best time, wouldn’t you Read More
Winter Date Night in the Neighborhood of the Arts
Winter in Rochester has officially begun. And those of us who enjoy being outside can find it challenging to determine what to do on a date night in Rochester when the weather is cold, snowy, and windy. The Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester is a great place to find something to do on a Read More
A Local Favorite: Irondequoit Beer Company
2023 marked Wanderful’s 10-year birthday! As a Wanderful hub leader here in Rochester, it was my duty to celebrate local, and what better place to host the party than Irondequoit Beer Company. If you don’t already know, Wanderful is a network of women who love to travel. We have “hubs” worldwide, and I’m the founder Read More