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Mount Hope Cemetery

1133 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY
585-473-2755
Ranked #4 of 25 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
Activities: Running
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Rochester, New York, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Graves upon graves of people that we are suppose to be excited about. It is right across from the city's biggest hospital. What a wonderful site for those recovering in the hospital. More

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Toronto
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A walk through history, some of the trails could be in better repair although I understand that there is work commencing on repair. National historic landmark More

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Rochester, New York
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Frederick Douglas, Susan B. Anthony, Bausch & Lomb and many other notable Rochester natives are buried here among the beautiful rolling hills. The Flower City Challenge Half-Marathon route meanders through the cemetery. A great way to see it! More

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Rochester, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This place is spectacular, my favorite place to visit in Rochester! More

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Rochester NY
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

We finally took the historical tour of Mt Hope after living in Rochester for our whole lives. We learned a lot about the history of Rochester as well as some of the famous people who were born here. Buffalo Bill Cody's children are buried here as well as Susan B. Anthony and several others. The landscaping is very nice for... More

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Rochester, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A beautiful walk. Lots of historical figures. The older part of the graveyard is the best. Free tours are nice. More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We walked through this neat cemetery. Interesting to see all the various monuments More

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Hurt, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

This is the largest cemetery we have ever seen. It is stunning. Beautiful monuments. Definitely worth your trip! Ask the office for directions to the graves of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. More

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Hammondsport, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

What a gem this cemetery is! The history here, the layout, the beauty of the monuments, statues, landscape. It's absolutely beautiful at every season. Great place for a quiet reflective picnic or walk. Nice to just sit and relax. More

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Rochester, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Great learning lesson for anyone that can see past the "it's just a cemetary" part More

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