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| Spencerport | ||
| county | Monroe County | |
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| Residents | 3.601 (2010) | |
| height | 550 feet | |
| Tourist info web | Village of Spencerport | |
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Spencerport is a small town on the edge of the Greater Rochester-Area in the US state new York. The place is particularly interesting from a tourist point of view for families with children, who can learn something about modern agriculture and dairy farming on the Springdale Farm.
background
The origin of the place lies on a farm property acquired by Daniel Spencer in 1804, which gained importance as a settlement area after the Erie Canal was opened in 1825. The Village Spencerport was officially founded in 1867.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), which is 10 miles southeast of Spencerport.
By train
By bus
In the street
Spencerport is 18 km west of Rochester, at the interface of State Routes 259 & 531.
mobility
Without a car you are pretty helpless in Spencerport.
Tourist Attractions
- Springdale Farm, 700 Colby St, 4 miles west of Spencerport. Tel.: 1 585-349-2090. The model farm of a Christian sponsor tailored to the public. City dwellers can learn something here in a vivid way about modern agriculture - especially about dairy farming. Springdale Farm is the first in the region to purchase a fully automated milking system. In addition to cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry and rabbits can also be seen. Flower garden, greenhouses, picnic pavilion and playground. The building complex, which is used for the dairy industry, is only accessible as part of guided tours (Mon-Sat 11 am-2pm, $ 3, seniors and children 3-11 $ 2).Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.Price: free entry.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Budget Inn Spencerport, 4671 W Ridge Rd. Tel.: 1 585-349-3999. Inexpensive hotel just outside of town.
Far more hotels can be found in Greater Rochester.
security
health
The closest hospitals with Emergency room are in the neighboring towns Brockport and Greece.
Practical advice
- Spencerport Post Office, 11 Amity St, at S Union St. Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.vil.spencerport.ny.us/ (en) - Spencerport official website
