Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has been a downtown Rochester favorite since 1998, serving slow-smoked barbecue inside the historic Lehigh Valley Railroad Station. Located along Court Street overlooking the Genesee River, it’s an easy stop during a day in downtown Rochester. The aroma of wood smoke greets you before you even step inside. Welcome to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in […]
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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.
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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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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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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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