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Genesee River's High Falls

60 Browns Race, Rochester, NY 14614
716-325-2030
Ranked #16 of 25 attractions in Rochester
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Activities: Walking
Most recent review
- 20 May 2012
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Rochester, New York, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Run down, not worth the trip. Burger joint that I went to eat at had the worst tasting hamburgers and wonder about the cleanliness of the place. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is one of my favorite places in the world. I grew up in Rohester and since moved away. I visited High Falls again after like 12 years. It's awesome. I wish they still did the laser light shows on the falls tho. More

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Fairport, N.Y.
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125 reviews 125 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This site of the development of Rochester in the nineteenth century is a natural beauty not to be missed. Interesting history, breathtaking scenery. More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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I find it a pity it is so badly advertised. I visited Rochester for a conference and nobody really recommended a visit to the High Falls. I like exploring urban landscape and I went for a walk. If I were alone, I wouldn't have continued, as you have to go through rough abandoned looking areas that might or might not... More

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29 reviews 29 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Though many avenues have been taken the place just has a hard time to keep people coming back. The view of the Genessee Falls is a great to watch especially if there is a night light show going on. More

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

These are pretty and worth looking at- go over the pedestrian bridge. However, the surrounding area is industrial and not pretty. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

It's not Niagara, but the waterfall and historical tour of the old races and waterworks are really interesting. A nice break from meetings in the middle of the day, as it's right in downtown. More

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Albion, New York, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

very clean city has put alot of work into this area. light shows are spectacular. those over 21 have multiple of bars to choose from. plus last time they had little gift shops open. great job rochester More

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Yorkville, New York, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

It's a great view of Rochester's industrial industry, but the Falls itself looks great from the Pont de Rennes Bridge. More

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Webster, New York
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33 reviews 33 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

so much potential but nothing seems to stay in business! More

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