Bushnell's Basin

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Bushnell's Basin

Best timeMay–Sep
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Nearest airportROC · 11 mi
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Overview

Bushnell's Basin is an Erie Canal village within the Town of Perinton. It is part of the Rochester and Suburbs region

1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Bushnell's Basin

Powder Mills Park

A Monroe County park, home to a fish hatchery.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Rochester)

Jan: 2.6 in rain2.6"Jan: high 33°F, low 19°F33°19°JanFeb: 2.1 in rain2.1"Feb: high 35°F, low 20°F35°20°FebMar: 2.5 in rain2.5"Mar: high 44°F, low 27°F44°27°MarApr: 3.0 in rain3"Apr: high 56°F, low 37°F56°37°AprMay: 2.9 in rain2.9"May: high 69°F, low 48°F69°48°MayJun: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jun: high 78°F, low 57°F78°57°JunJul: 3.6 in rain3.6"Jul: high 82°F, low 62°F82°62°JulAug: 3.3 in rain3.3"Aug: high 80°F, low 61°F80°61°AugSep: 3.2 in rain3.2"Sep: high 74°F, low 54°F74°54°SepOct: 3.2 in rain3.2"Oct: high 61°F, low 43°F61°43°OctNov: 2.8 in rain2.8"Nov: high 49°F, low 34°F49°34°NovDec: 2.7 in rain2.7"Dec: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo — 64 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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    Understand

    The historic village of Bushnell's Basin is on Route 96 in the southwestern part of the town.

    The primary postal district covering much of the area is ZIP code 14534 for Pittsford.

    Do

    You can enjoy a nice walk along the Erie Canal while at Bushnell's Basin.

    Do Powder Mills Park

    A Monroe County park, home to a fish hatchery.

    📍 154 Park Rd, PittsfordChecked Jul 2022
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    Buy

    The Hitching Post Plaza, 639 Pittsford Victor Rd, is home to shops and restaurants.

    Eat

    Eat Tom Wahl's (Tom Wahl's Bushnell's Basin)

    Burgers

    A local chain of hamburger restaurants.

    📍 643 Pittsford-Victor RdChecked Mar 2022
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    Sleep

    Stay Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford

    📍 800 Pittsford-Victor Road💲 From $115Checked Feb 2022
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