There are lots to do and see in Webster. Here is a list of some of our favorites along with the websites to help connect you with more information. We also included the mileage distance from thenest-cottage.
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the nest-cottage:
We are a darling 2-bedroom short-term rental cottage in Upstate New York,
located in the charming neighborhood of Forest Lawn on the shore of Lake Ontario in the town of Webster, a suburb of Rochester, in Monroe County, in the state of New York, USA.
BOAT RENTALS:
1-Bay Creek Paddling Center https://www.baycreek.com
a great way to explore the marshland area on a canoe, kayak or paddleboard...just 6.7mi from thenest-cottage
2-South Bay Marina Boat Rentals https://www.southbaymarinany.com
a fun way to spend the day on a boat out on the water…just 6.6mi from thenest-cottage
ENTERTAINMENT:
1-AMC Webster 12 Movie Theater https://www.amctheatre.com/movie-theatres/rochester/amc-webster-12
a super clean theater with the fancy seats…just 5.0mi from thenest-cottage
2-AMF Bowling https://www.amf.com/location/amf-empire-lanes
a bowling alley is right next-door to the theater…again, just 5.0mi from thenest-cottage
3-Webster Golf Club/Driving Range/Golf Lessons https://www.webstergold.com
a nice golf club with two courses and a driving range…just 7.0mi from thenest-cottage
MARINAS:
1-Mayer’s Marine https://www/mayersmarine.com
a great no-frills spot to dock a boat that is super close to the cottage...just 2.2mi from thenest-cottage
2-Southpoint Marina https://www.rochesternymarina.com
a swanky spot to dock your boat this tons of amenities…just 6.4mi from thenest-cottage
PARKS and TRAILS:
https://www.webstertrails.org
1-Abraham Lincoln Park: Kid Pick!
a beautiful spot along the Irondequoit Bay with trails and a playground for the kiddos...just 5.6mi from thenest-cottage
2-Four Mile Creek Preserve
a nice little place for a hike through the woods…just 4.6mi from thenest-cottage
3-Gosnell Big Woods, Big Field and Trails: Madi’s Pick!
a great spot for a walk in the Big Field or a hike through the Big Woods. We like to snowshoe here in the Winter. The trail system connects this area to: The Hojack Trail, Vosburg Hollow, Whiting Road Nature Preserve as well as Webster County Park…just 1.4mi from thenest-cottage
4-Hojack Trail: Very close to the nest-cottage!
a multi-use 3.5-mile-long trail system that runs from Lake Road to Phillips Road on the rail bed of the abandoned Hojack Line…just a quick walk or bike ride around the corner from thenest-cottage
5-LaSalle’s Landing Park
a nice little spot on the water to launch canoes and kayaks…just 6.7mi from thenest-cottage
6-Lucien Morin Park
a beautiful spot to take in the marsh area great for hiking and enjoying nature…just 6.7mi from thenest-cottage
7-North Ponds Park aka Charles E. Sexton Memorial Park
a beautiful spot to walk a paved pathway around the ponds just look out for the duck poop…just 7.6mi from thenest-cottage
8-Sandbar Park
Closed for renovation…just 1.5mi from thenest-cottage
9-Vosburg Hollow
a trail that connects to the Hojack Trail, the Big Field and the Big Woods…just 1.1mi from thenest-cottage
10-Webster Arboretum: A Gardener’s Dream!
a beautiful spot to visit to see the gardens and trees and to walk the trails…just 7.4mi from thenest-cottage
11-Webster County Park: Trisha’s Pick! A Must See!
a beautiful park on the Lake. With a fishing pier, tennis and pickle ball courts, a trail system and several playgrounds for the kiddos of all ages. This is one of Madi’s Favorite spots for a walk…just 3.4mi from thenest-cottage
12-Webster First Responders Park: Kid Pick! Water park!
a great spot for the kiddos a playground and a water park...just 7.5mi from thenest-cottage
13-Whiting Road Nature Preserve: A local favorite for trails.
a local favorite for a scenic trail hike in nature…just 2.6mi from thenest-cottage
SIGHTSEE:
1-Bay Bridge
a lovely view of Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario when you drive over the Bay Bridge…just 3.4mi from thenest-cottage
2-Irondequoit Bay Bridge aka “Swing Bridge” closed to cars April 1-Nov 1
a nice spot to walk the pier and see a lovely view of the Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario...just less than 2 mi from thenest-cottage
3-Lake Road
a lovely road to take a drive just outside thenest-cottage; be sure to check out our website: www.thenestcottage.com Q&A Section: Driving Tour for more details on a lovely drive you can do.
4-The Village of Webster
a ton of restaurants, bars and shop await...just 7.5 mi from thenest-cottage; be sure to Check out our website: www.thenestcottage.com Eat: See: Shop: Webster Section for more details.
Have Fun,
Trisha-thenest-cottage