Village of Fairport, NY
Located just minutes southeast of Rochester, NY is the Village of Fairport in the town of Perinton. With a population of 6,000, Fairport has been ranked twice as one of the top 100 places to live by Money Magazine and Relocate America. It offers a friendly, rural setting with the convenience of being close to the city of Rochester and other surrounding areas.
It is easy to see why Fairport has been recognized as such a desirable place to live because of its charming atmosphere, historic Victorian architecture, nearby parks, unique shops, farmer’s market, restaurants, and of course, its proximity to the Erie Canal.
The Village of Fairport is known as “The Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal.” The Canal and its towpath offer plenty of recreation for people every month of the year -- biking, jogging, canoeing, kayaking, and sightseeing. It also provides a beautiful setting for a BBQ or picnic at one of the nearby parks.
A major attraction for three days every June is Fairport Canal Days, which features over 300 artists, live music including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and dozens of regional food vendors. Fairport also offers a music and food festival in the summer, a weekly Car Cruz on Tuesdays, and a Thursday concert series. There are other festivals and activities during the non-summer months, including the Scarecrow Festival in October, which is a favorite of the locals and draws crowds by the thousands. There is something for everyone all year-round in this truly lovely “Jewel” of a town.
