"Fairport Village, New York State" Fairport by Stephen-KarenConn

Fairport Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 78 photos

Fairport Village on the Erie Canal

Fairport is a suburb of Rochester, which is the third largest city in New York State. It is located on the Erie Canal, and only a few miles from Lake Ontario in northwestern part of the Empire State.

In 1825, not long after the Erie Canal opened, a traveler on that waterway stopped at Mallet's Tavern in what is today Fairport. As he was enjoying some refreshment he commented, "This is truly a fair port." A local merchant, overhearing the traveler, thought that was a perfect name. When the village was incorporated in 1867, Fairport was the name that was chosen.

Fairport is still a very lovely town and has been rated one of the top 100 places to live in America. Our daughter, Laura, and her husband, Brian, live in Fairport, which gives us the perfect reason to visit.

Last visit to Fairport: Jul 2006
Intro Updated Jul 15, 2006
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The Old Deland Chemical Company - Fairport

Deland Chemical Company Favorites (3)

Although present day Fairport is, to a large extent, a bedroom community of metropolitan Rochester, buildings such as... more travel advice

Laura and Brian's House in Fairport, NY - Fairport

Crashing with the Kids Hotels (1)

There are plenty of fine hotels and motels in and around Fairport, but this house is were where Karen and I stay. It... more travel advice

Mouse Sculpture at Kennelley Park - Fairport

Mouse Sculpture at Kennelley Park Things to Do (5)

This whimsical sculpture entitled "Mouse Paint," can be seen at Kennelley Park, in front of the Public Library, at... more travel advice

The Rochester Horses Favorites (3)

Throughout the Rochester, New York area you will see fiberglass statues of horses. Here in Fairport, in front of the... more travel advice

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aaron111 Jun 26, 2008 at 5:46 PM

I tried the Rochester Horses link from the travel guide but it did not link; it did nothing. Maybe a glitch in the text.
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deecat Aug 29, 2006 at 8:03 AM

The bridge seems quite amazing; no wonder it's in the Believe it or Not! Laura & Brian's home is beautiful & huge. Fairport seems a delightful "bedroom" community. Erie Canal was quite a feat (as I recall from Ohio). Love photo of you eating the custard.