Plan a relaxed Rochester overnight getaway with great food, walkable neighborhoods, museums, shopping, and entertainment.
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The 2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival lights up downtown September 9–20, 2025, with 600+ performances across 30+ venues.
2025 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival: Create Your Fringe Experience Read More »
Experience the iconic Midtown Plaza Clock of Nations, now open to the public at Tower280 in Rochester, NY, daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Rochester is home to world-renowned museums and thought-provoking galleries. You can spend weeks exploring our rich cultural heritage.
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A perfect day in Rochester would include a visit to one of its world-class museums, spending time in its exceptional parks, and seeing both High Falls and Lake Ontario.
I asked our day-trip community: “Do you know of any Rochester-area restaurants that are great for date night and kid-friendly but not kid-centric?” Here’s what you said!
Fun, Family-Friendly Restaurants, Cafes, and Breweries Read More »
The Pinnacle Range along Rochester’s southern border is a glacial moraine created by the retreating Wisconsin Glacier 12,000 years ago.
A Range of Possibilities: Exploring Rochester’s Pinnacle Hills Read More »
My favorite fall hikes offer a variety of landscapes and scenic views, including rivers, forests, and peaceful surroundings.
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Each of the Edgerton Model Railroad’s four season-themed layouts tells a different story of life on the move in the 1950s.
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The 16-day Roc Holiday Village begins Dec. 5, 2025, with free ice skating, shopping, music, and food from cozy indoor and outdoor vendors.
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Rochester evolved from the Flower City to the Image City when Eastman invented a way for the masses to capture everyday moments on film.
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This guide aims to showcase Rochester’s most popular festivals, which attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to our beautiful city.
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Most 2025 Rochester Lilac Fest performances begin in the early evening, leaving your days free to explore in and around Highland Park.
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Monroe County is the heart of the Greater Rochester Nine County Region. The City of Rochester is surrounded by 19 towns and villages.
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Rochester has a vibrant street art culture, with dozens of murals, graffiti, and other forms of public art on display throughout the region.
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