Explore Victor through trails and cultural sites, each with something different to offer. Specific information about trail length and use, as well as the historical themes of Valentown and Ganondagan, can help you plan.
Trails and Parks in Victor
The Auburn Trail follows a historic railway corridor of the Auburn and Rochester Railroad and runs nine miles through Victor, from Pittsford to Farmington. The Town of Victor describes the trail as ADA-compliant and lists hiking, jogging, cycling, nature observation, and snowshoeing as possible uses.
The section of the Lehigh Valley Trail in the Town of Victor is approximately two miles long and runs from Lehigh Crossing Park to the boundary between the communities of Victor and Mendon. This section is considerably shorter than the nine miles the Auburn Trail runs through Victor. The Lehigh Valley Trail can be used for walking, hiking, running, cycling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Check conditions on the described trails before setting out.
A 47-acre community park is also located in the Village of Victor. It features trails, a beach volleyball court, a fishing pond, and an accessible pier.
Historical Themes: From Valentown to Ganondagan
The Valentown Museum, originally called Valentown Hall, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at the 14-acre Valentown Square in Victor. Its exhibits explore the rural way of life of people in the Fishers/Victor area during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They offer a look at everyday life in this region across two successive historical periods.
The Granary Trail at Fort Hill offers a different way to explore history: diary entries from the Denonville campaign bring a day in July to life. At the Seneca Bark Longhouse in Ganondagan, visitors can learn about Haudenosaunee life and culture in the 17th century and today.
The Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, New York, also explores Ganondagan’s history. Its interactive multimedia exhibition includes rotating exhibits about the Seneca and Haudenosaunee, featuring artistic, cultural, and historical artifacts spanning five centuries.
The Seneca Art & Culture Center is open to visitors Wednesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Groups can take part in a two-hour program in which participants choose three activities from a selection. Options include a guided gallery tour, a 16-minute animated film about the Creation Story, a tour of the Bark Longhouse, a wampum lesson, guided trail walks, and games. Seasonal program details may change; check the options before booking.
Festival and Event Dates
Ganondagan’s annual Indigenous Music & Arts Festival celebrates Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures. The program includes dance, music, storytelling, traditional craft demonstrations, an Indigenous Arts Market, children’s activities, guided trail walks, gallery tours, and Indigenous foods. If the festival is a reason for your trip, check the event dates before planning.
Discover more destinations: Canandaigua, Phelps and Shortsville.
For the broader travel overview: Ontario County.
