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Museums
Strong National Museum of Play is a family oriented, interactive, collections-based museum devoted to history and educational exploration of play for all ages. Museum encourages learning, creativity, and discovery. Please call ahead for hours and details. Located on One Manhattan Square Dr Rochester
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El Museo Strong
1 Manhattan Square DrStrong National Museum of Play is a family oriented, interactive, collections-based museum devoted to history and educational exploration of play for all ages. Museum encourages learning, creativity, and discovery. Please call ahead for hours and details. Located on One Manhattan Square Dr Rochester
Step back in time at the living history museum as you experienced costumed interpreters to explore 19th century Historic Village that includes working brewery, blacksmith, pottery, tin shop and farm animals. GCV&M also home to John Wehle gallery, Genesee Country Nature center, and Silver Baseball Park. Open seasonally with some special events. Located in Mumford, 20miles south of Rochester.
Open to 10/10 for fall season.
Please call ahead for further details.
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Genesee Country Village & Museum
1410 Flint Hill RdStep back in time at the living history museum as you experienced costumed interpreters to explore 19th century Historic Village that includes working brewery, blacksmith, pottery, tin shop and farm animals. GCV&M also home to John Wehle gallery, Genesee Country Nature center, and Silver Baseball Park. Open seasonally with some special events. Located in Mumford, 20miles south of Rochester.
Open to 10/10 for fall season.
Please call ahead for further details.
This colonial revival museum has photography and film collections as well as a theater with rare screenings. Eastman was the founder of famous Kodak Company. Please call ahead for details on hours and admission.Located on 900 East Ave, Rochester.
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Museo George Eastman
900 East AveThis colonial revival museum has photography and film collections as well as a theater with rare screenings. Eastman was the founder of famous Kodak Company. Please call ahead for details on hours and admission.Located on 900 East Ave, Rochester.
Plantearium with star shows, exhibits, and educational films. Free use of telescope. 663 East Ave Rochester
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Strasenburgh Planetarium
663 East AvePlantearium with star shows, exhibits, and educational films. Free use of telescope. 663 East Ave Rochester
An amazing place to visit with interactive exhibits and attractions.
Please call museum ahead for visiting info. Located on 657 East Ave Rochester
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveAn amazing place to visit with interactive exhibits and attractions.
Please call museum ahead for visiting info. Located on 657 East Ave Rochester
Musuem about the life and legacy of Susan B. Anthony. Guided tours are available. Please call museum ahead for hours and details. Located on 17 Madison Street Rochester
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National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
17 Madison StMusuem about the life and legacy of Susan B. Anthony. Guided tours are available. Please call museum ahead for hours and details. Located on 17 Madison Street Rochester
Sightseeing
Enjoy walking in nature with beautiful landscaping, variety of flora, and arboretum. Popular spot within park is Lamberton Conservatory. Located on 180 Reservoir Ave Rochester
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Highland Park
Enjoy walking in nature with beautiful landscaping, variety of flora, and arboretum. Popular spot within park is Lamberton Conservatory. Located on 180 Reservoir Ave Rochester
Natural beach where you can enjoy some water sports or just hang out at the beach. There's a bathhouse, picnic areas, food stands/stalls, and a pavilion. Located on 50 Beach Ave Rochester
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Parque de la Playa de Ontario
50 Beach AveNatural beach where you can enjoy some water sports or just hang out at the beach. There's a bathhouse, picnic areas, food stands/stalls, and a pavilion. Located on 50 Beach Ave Rochester
A place to view local community art. There are multiple guided tours available. Located on 545 Blossom Road #L Rochester
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Artisanworks
565 Blossom RdA place to view local community art. There are multiple guided tours available. Located on 545 Blossom Road #L Rochester
Explore 90 different animal species at Seneca Park Zoo
Located at 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester
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Zoológico de Seneca Park
2222 St Paul StExplore 90 different animal species at Seneca Park Zoo
Located at 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester
Tour one of the oldest lighthouse (first built in 1822 and restored) in Charlotte Rochester. Please call the site ahead for further details. Located on 70 Lighthouse St Rochester
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Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
70 Lighthouse StTour one of the oldest lighthouse (first built in 1822 and restored) in Charlotte Rochester. Please call the site ahead for further details. Located on 70 Lighthouse St Rochester
Located on Genesee River. One of the top tourist attractions of the city. You can get a great view from High Falls Terrace Park or go to High Falls Lookout or walk onto Pont de Rennes Bridge for view. Located on 4 Commercial St. Rochester
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Cascadas de High
4 Commercial StLocated on Genesee River. One of the top tourist attractions of the city. You can get a great view from High Falls Terrace Park or go to High Falls Lookout or walk onto Pont de Rennes Bridge for view. Located on 4 Commercial St. Rochester
Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkBeautiful park
Nice walk along trail with river and city view (currently parts of trail under renovation)
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Genesee Riverway Trail
Genesee Riverway TrailNice walk along trail with river and city view (currently parts of trail under renovation)
Activities
Enjoy roller coasters, carousel, thrill rides, shows, and games at this amusement park. Water park may be seasonal. Please call park for hours and details. Located on 4600 Culver Rd, Rochester
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Sea Breeze Amusement Park
Culver RdEnjoy roller coasters, carousel, thrill rides, shows, and games at this amusement park. Water park may be seasonal. Please call park for hours and details. Located on 4600 Culver Rd, Rochester
Gathering spot for variety of vendors year round selling products such as flowers, food, and artisan products.
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays except on holidays.
Located on 280 Union St N, Rochester
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Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketGathering spot for variety of vendors year round selling products such as flowers, food, and artisan products.
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays except on holidays.
Located on 280 Union St N, Rochester
Watch a baseball game at this stadium though there are also other Rochester sports teams that play here. Located : One Morrie Silver Way Rochester
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Frontier Field
One Morrie Silver WayWatch a baseball game at this stadium though there are also other Rochester sports teams that play here. Located : One Morrie Silver Way Rochester
Rochester Lilac Festival is a great spring activity located at Highland Park and one of the biggest flower festival that offers live music, crafts, races, art, food, and competition. Festival is usually held in May annually. Located 1440 South Ave, Rochester
Monroe County Lilac Festival
Rochester Lilac Festival is a great spring activity located at Highland Park and one of the biggest flower festival that offers live music, crafts, races, art, food, and competition. Festival is usually held in May annually. Located 1440 South Ave, Rochester
Well known 9-day Jazz festival held annually around June featuring numerous artists, shows, and venues.
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Rochester International Jazz Festival
250 East AveWell known 9-day Jazz festival held annually around June featuring numerous artists, shows, and venues.
Erie Canal Trail is a nice trail. One can also find stops along Erie Canal ports for picturesque spots to enjoy
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Erie Canal
Erie Canal Trail is a nice trail. One can also find stops along Erie Canal ports for picturesque spots to enjoy
Local farm with fresh fruits and vegetables. Wagon rides and apple picking also available
Whitter Fruit Farm
219 Whittier RdLocal farm with fresh fruits and vegetables. Wagon rides and apple picking also available
December Winter Festival lasting 16 days. 12/2-12/23 for 2022. Will feature outdoor seating and fire pits, ice skating, shopping village, handcrafted goods, variety of food, free visits with Santa, igloos, and free children crafts, and holiday music.
Roc Holiday Village
353 Court StreetDecember Winter Festival lasting 16 days. 12/2-12/23 for 2022. Will feature outdoor seating and fire pits, ice skating, shopping village, handcrafted goods, variety of food, free visits with Santa, igloos, and free children crafts, and holiday music.
Food scene
Popular restaurant serving American food, Asian Fusion, and Mexican food. Located in Neighborhood of Arts on 47 Russell St Rochester
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Nosh
47 Russell StPopular restaurant serving American food, Asian Fusion, and Mexican food. Located in Neighborhood of Arts on 47 Russell St Rochester
Rella
181 Monroe AvenueLocal hotspot for fresh seafood, small plates, and wine. Located on 181 Monroe Ave Rochester
Cozy restaurant serving creative American, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Located on 75 Marshall St, Rochester
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The Owl House
75 Marshall StCozy restaurant serving creative American, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Located on 75 Marshall St, Rochester
Local favorite serving Italian food. Located on 165 Monroe Ave, Rochester.
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Rocco
165 Monroe AveLocal favorite serving Italian food. Located on 165 Monroe Ave, Rochester.
Popular local cuisine and American BBQ restaurant. Located on 99 Court St., Rochester
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
99 Court StPopular local cuisine and American BBQ restaurant. Located on 99 Court St., Rochester
Local American brewery / pub, serving American food. Located on 378 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester
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Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope AveLocal American brewery / pub, serving American food. Located on 378 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester
Delicious Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, known for high quality fresh ingredients. Located on 1659 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester.
Sultan Lebanese Cuisine and Bakery
1659 Mount Hope AvenueDelicious Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, known for high quality fresh ingredients. Located on 1659 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester.
Classic hotspot serving American food in an old dining car. Located on 960 South Clinton Ave, Rochester, in the Swillburg neighborhood.
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Highland Park Diner
960 S Clinton AveClassic hotspot serving American food in an old dining car. Located on 960 South Clinton Ave, Rochester, in the Swillburg neighborhood.
Head to White Swans Asian Cafe for Chinese, Asian fusion, and Thai food. Also serves dim sum. Located on 798 South Clinton Ave., Rochester.
White Swans Asia Caffe
798 S Clinton AveHead to White Swans Asian Cafe for Chinese, Asian fusion, and Thai food. Also serves dim sum. Located on 798 South Clinton Ave., Rochester.
Restaurant serving Cajun/Creole food. Offers takeout
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The French Quarter
534 Spring StRestaurant serving Cajun/Creole food. Offers takeout
Offers variety of quick Asian food such as rice bowls. sushi, and ramen. Also offers a variety of bubble tea options
Tai Chi Bubble Tea
1367 Mount Hope AvenueOffers variety of quick Asian food such as rice bowls. sushi, and ramen. Also offers a variety of bubble tea options
Super Crab Juicy Seafood
1180 Jefferson RoadServes variety of seafood in casual setting
Szechuan Opera
630 Park AveChinese restuarant with vegetarian friendly options
Known for variety of noodles, steamed buns, and dumplings.
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Han Noodle Bar
600 Monroe AveKnown for variety of noodles, steamed buns, and dumplings.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Rochester Festivals
Rochester has Lilac festival in May, International Jazz Festival midJune, and ROC Holiday Village in December. There is also a
Key Bank Fringe Festival with outdoor shows, next one will be in 2023
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Seasonal Winter Activities
Aside from the annual ROC holiday event in December, you can also enjoy a couple of seasonal winter events. Hit the slopes at Bristol Mountain or Swain Ski Resort for skiing/snowboarding. Or adopt a Maple tree and have a pancake breakfast at Kettle Ridge Farm, participate in a traditional German cabbage walk at Genesee County Village and Museum, Seneca Park Zoo, and/or sled/snowshoe/hike at Mendon Ponds Park.