Introduction
Fairport is a small village in Perinton, Monroe County New York. It houses only a small population of some 5,300 people and was named as one of the Best Places to Live in by the Money Magazine in the year 2005. It is also called the 'Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal'. Fairport is a good place to go to for a quiet and peaceful retreat. This article will help you decide what to focus on when in Fairport.
Step 1
There are many events that are held around the year in Fairport, and you could check up on these before you plan a visit to Fairport. They are especially good for those with families, as the kids will enjoy these too. There are weekly musicals that attract many hundreds of visitors. There is an amphitheatre, Centre Stage, which is just minutes from the village, that holds live performances, festivals and concerts.
Step 2
If you are fond of the outdoors, be sure to take a leisurely stroll around one of Fairport's many parks, such as the Kennelley Park, Potter Park etc. The Perinton Park is a little outside the city on the banks of the Erie Canal, and is a nice family-oriented park.
Step 3
When in Fairport, be sure to sample the signature dishes of the restaurants in the area. This might mean that you would have to book a little in advance or at least find out about the timings of the restaurants. The food will accommodate a variety of tastes and preferences, from fresh sea food, to Mexican cuisine, Thai fare, Irish dishes and American dishes, with a simple twist and a lot of goodness.
Step 4
Just like with any other place that you visit, you would surely want to explore the culture of Fairport. This revolves mostly around the Erie Canal waterfront. The two landings built there – Packett's Landing and Fairport Village Landing are centres for much of the activity in the village, including shopping and dining, as well as serving as a place for village gatherings and meetings. The tour boats on the canal are also very picturesque and romantic, and especially popular is the Colonial Belle tour boat.
The Erie canal has a towpath which is good for biking and walking. There are also other trails for bikers, hikers and those who like to walk – just be sure to research a little as not all of them are very popular. You could always ask someone when you are in Fairport, as locals will, of course, know the place.
Step 5
The Erie canal has a towpath which is good for biking and walking. There are also other trails for bikers, hikers and those who like to walk – just be sure to research a little as not all of them are very popular. You could always ask someone when you are in Fairport, as locals will, of course, know the place.
Fun for the Whole family
As you would have gathered by now, Fairport is a place that focuses on providing enertainment for the family as a whole. When planning your holiday, you will find many options that will ensure that you have fun with the kids through many activities and things to do.
Tips
You could also keep a check on the dates for the Fairport Music and Food festival – this incorporates many activities for children, good food and live music, and also the Fairport Cropredy Gig, and if possible, plan your travel for when these are being held.
Another festival is the Fairport Canal Days, where a number of performers turn up – depending on the year's line-up, you may get a chance to see a Philharmonic Orchestra and hear a Scottish Pipe band as well. Many artisans and artists also gather to display their skills and goods the three-day festival.
