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SUMMER GUIDE 2009

Looking for some hot stuff? Then you've come to the right place. City Newspaper's Summer Guide will give you tons of ideas for how to get the most out of summer in Greater Rochester.

Inside you'll find profiles of several waterfront bars and taverns; these are perfect places from which to sip a nice cold one and contemplate the natural beauty the area has to offer. Those scenic vistas might inspire you to explore the outdoors further, so make sure you check out our regional camping guide for places to pitch your tent, or our Adirondack hiking piece with five trails you can't miss in the great state park.

Of course, if your idea of summer is relaxing in air-conditioned splendor, movie critic Dayna Papaleo has you covered with her summer movie preview.

There are so many things to do in this area over the next three months, that the options are nearly mind-boggling. That's why we decided to do something a little different this year, and instead of publishing pages full of dull calendar listings, we've gone ahead and suggested an activity for every single day of the summer.

The truth is, we still had a hard time choosing, and there are plenty of great events and venues that we couldn't cover. So be sure to keep coming back to City Newspaper every Wednesday for the details on other exciting summer events. Or visit rochestercitynewspaper.com any time and search our online listings, restaurant guide, and more.

SUMMER '09: Adirondack hikes

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SUMMER '09: Adirondack hikes

A New York summer is hardly complete without the Adirondack experience. Whether you like to relax, play or explore, the 6 million-acre Adirondack Park is one of our state's most distinctive destinations. Gobs of outdoor recreational...

SUMMER '09: Western NY camping guide

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SUMMER '09: Western NY camping guide

Given the blustery, unpredictable Rochester winter, there's nothing more rewarding that the gorgeous weather that comes to this area every summer. And with more than 50 Department of Environmental Conservation campgrounds, hundreds of New York...

SUMMER '09: NIGHTLIFE: Bars on the beach

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SUMMER '09: NIGHTLIFE: Bars on the beach

Booze and the beach go together like...we had a really good analogy, but forgot it after too many margaritas. It's summer, so it's time to break out the fruit drinks you may be too embarrassed to buy any other time of the year. And there's no...

SUMMER '09: Summer movie preview

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SUMMER '09: Summer movie preview

Someone leveled the descriptor "film geek" at me recently, and after offering up a truly lame defense my initial squawks of protest gave way to hushed snarls of acceptance. What separates a film geek from a casual moviegoer is a deeper...

SUMMER '09: What to do in June

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SUMMER '09: What to do in June

There's so much to do in Rochester in the summer. So much, in fact, that just looking at pages and pages of endless listings can leave you, dear reader, nearly paralyzed by the sheer number of events that fill nearly every day of the next three...

SUMMER '09: What to do every day in July

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SUMMER '09: What to do every day in July

JULY Wednesday, July 1 [ MUSIC ] Head out to Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack for a free concert by 70's rockers Three Dog Night. The band scored hits with "Mama Told Me Not to Come" and "Joy to the World," among others, and got its name...

SUMMER '09: What to do every day in August

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SUMMER '09: What to do every day in August

AUGUST Saturday, August 1 [ SPECIAL EVENT ] There's not much better than a sunset painted across the lake while you take an evening walk through Canandaigua's historic South Main Street. You can sample a smattering of regional wines and check...

SUMMER '09: What to do in September

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SUMMER '09: What to do in September

SEPTEMBER Tuesday, September 1 [ RECREATION ] Summer is quickly slipping away. Get your flower fix today at Lamberton Conservatory in Highland Park. The truth is, the conservatory is a good place for an exotic adventure any day, or even a...

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