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National Museum of Play
Ollie #1 of 23 attractions in Rochester
5 of 5 stars 119 reviews
Owner description: The Strong® is a highly interactive, collections-based educational institution devoted to the study and exploration of play. It carries out this...... more » Owner description: The Strong® is a highly interactive, collections-based educational institution devoted to the study and exploration of play. It carries out this mission through five programmatic arms called “Play Partners.” These are the National Museum of Play, the International Center for the History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, and the American Journal of Play.Independent and not-for-profit, The Strong is situated in Rochester, New York, where it houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play. These enable a multifaceted array of research, exhibition, and other interpretive activities that serve a diverse audience of adults, families, children, students, teachers, scholars, collectors, and others around the globe. « less
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Geva Theatre Center
Ollie #2 of 23 attractions in Rochester
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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George Eastman House
Ollie #3 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
The man behind Kodak endowed many Rochester philanthropic interests, and his 50-room mansion is now a photography and film museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  2.9 km from city centre
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Finger Lakes Wine Region
Ollie #4 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries; Scenic Drives; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  104.1 km from city centre
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Mount Hope Cemetery
Ollie #5 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  3.1 km from city centre
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Memorial Art Gallery
Ollie #6 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Highland Park
Ollie #7 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
The annual Lilac Festival is the most popular event on the calendar here, one of the country's oldest city arboretums.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
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Susan B. Anthony House
Ollie #8 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
The house in which Susan B. Anthony resided.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
Ollie #9 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Science Museums
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Seabreeze Amusement Park
Ollie #10 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: Seabreeze, the fourth oldest park in America, is located on the scenic bluffs overlooking Lake Ontario north of Rochester. Enjoy the excitement of...... more » Owner description: Seabreeze, the fourth oldest park in America, is located on the scenic bluffs overlooking Lake Ontario north of Rochester. Enjoy the excitement of four roller coasters, a classic wooden carousel, thrill rides, family and kiddie rides, a midway of food and games and live shows daily. There's also a full water park with wave pool, tube slides, body flumes, lazy river, kiddie slides and more. The 1920 Jack Rabbit wooden roller coaster is listed as the oldest continuously operating coaster in America. The park is a classic combination of traditional amusement park and modern water park. Open daily mid-June through Labor Day; also open weekends in May, early June and early September. « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  10.4 km from city centre
Seneca Park Zoo
Ollie #11 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
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Genesee Riverway Trail
Ollie #12 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.
Attraction type  Biking Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Hiking Trails
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Frontier Field
Ollie #13 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Sam Patch Erie Canal tour
Ollie #14 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Ollie #15 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Padre Pio Chapel
Ollie #16 of 23 attractions in Rochester
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Religious Sites
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Genesee River's High Falls
Ollie #17 of 23 attractions in Rochester
3.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
Bounce It Out
Ollie #18 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Playgrounds
Cinemark Movies 10
Ollie #19 of 23 attractions in Rochester
3 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Frederick Douglass Statue
Ollie #20 of 23 attractions in Rochester
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  2.7 km from city centre