Spend A Day in Nunda, New York

Start your day with the right fuel, from Anchor's Coffee. The cozy, quaint stop offers a menu of seasonal, specialty coffees, plus baked goods like scones and cinnamon rolls, to satiate your early morning sweet tooth. If the weather isn’t too nippy, grab a seat outside (if you do so, you can bring along your furry friend), or cozy up in one of the window-side seats in the bar. While there, stop into Raggedy Jan's Gifts, a collective gift shop where a rotation of local artisans can display and sell their unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

Hiking is a must in LivCo, but if you’ve already been there, done that, we have other adventurous options in Nunda. Spend your morning one of two ways: horseback riding at Nunda Ranch or adventure tree climbing (yes, tree climbing!) at Camp Cherith.

Nunda Ranch offers a range of horseback riding trails along 50 gorgeous acres. If you’re a first-timer, you can take to some newbie-friendly, easy trails. If you’re an old pro, more intense terrain is available. Regardless of your experience level, consider booking a guide to show you around the property. If you want to channel your inner child, tree climbing at Camp Cherith might be more up your alley. The new activity allows both kiddos and adults to climb up into the treetops via a rope and pulley system. Reservations are required ahead on specific dates that are open to the public.

Swing by one of the stops along Livingston County Inspirations Trail, which features beautiful, larger-than-life murals nestled in the heart of the region’s fabulous small villages. Located at 60 North State Street, the mural dubbed Seed was painted by Chicago muralist, Matthew Mederer, as a nod to the historic, Nunda-founded company, Burt’s Seeds. The company produced what are now well-known lithographic seed packets, the imagery from which can be spotted in an array of decorative items.

If your fall visit brings you to LivCo before the end of September, stop for lunch at Kish-a-wa Creamery. This longstanding favorite offers grilled items like burgers and hot dogs, as well as ice cream. It’s the perfect taste of the last remnants of late summer before the warm weather is gone for good.

Fill your afternoon with a long walk with plenty of spectacular scenery, or try catching a fly during a fly fishing excursion. If you opt for the former, head to Genesee Valley Greenway State Park. The Greenway takes the place of an old railway bed and offers a level walking path that’s accessible to most travelers. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the surrounding natural settings, as well as historically significant spots that hearken back to the area’s connections with the Genesee Valley Canal (1840–1878) and the Pennsylvania Railroad Rochester Branch (1882–1963). 

If the latter is more your speed, though, go to Keshequa Creek, where you’ll find plenty of opportunities to cast your line. If you didn’t bring your tackle box, consider still seeing the sights along the Keshequa Creek Falls Trail, which provides hiking that’s moderately rated and is just over four miles long.

For dinner, there’s no better place to taste-test the local LivCo flavors than Woodlynn Hills Pub. The farm-focused eatery offers gastropub fare and ingredients are sourced as locally as possible. From paninis with homemade, local bread to pub burgers featuring beef from just miles away, it doesn’t get fresher than this.

End your day by moseying over to Letchworth State Park. Enter through the Portageville entrance which provides you with easy access to the park’s three iconic waterfalls where you can catch the sunset, capping off your visit with a truly magical moment.