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Things to do in Rochester
based on 3 votes
If you have just a couple days to hit Rochester, New York, what are the must-visit attractions?
- Explore locations featured in this Trip List: New York, Rochester
- Category: Perfect weekend
- Traveler type: Culture, Sightseeing, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Repeat visitors, Sports buffs, Beachgoers
- Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Seniors, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
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- 1. Lilac Festival, Highland Park
- http://www.lilacfestival.com/
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During peak lilac season, obviously (mid-May). Probably the single biggest annual event in Rochester.
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- 2. Finger Lakes
- Finger Lakes, New York, United States
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Beautiful lake country within an hour's drive of Rochester, to the southeast. Famous for its numerous wineries.
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- 3. Genesee River's High Falls
- Genesee River's High Falls, Rochester, Finger Lakes
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Okay, not as impressive as nearby Niagara Falls, but it is a waterfall ... of a reasonably big river ... due to the same geographic feature that created Niagara Falls. Is nice because it's not as touristy as Niagara Falls. Rochester was founded where it was because of the waterpower available from the falls.
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- 4. Attend an Eastman School of Music concert
- http://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/
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The Eastman School of Music is internationally renowned; they consequently have an extensive concert series.
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- 5. Rochester Jazz Festival
- http://www.rochesterjazz.com/
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Annual international jazz festival, in early June.
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- 6. Attend an Amerks game
- http://www.amerks.com/
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The Rochester Americans are Rochester's AHL hockey team. They play at Blue Cross Arena.
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- 7. Rochester Museum & Science Center
- Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, Finger Lakes
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Science edutainment for the children.
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- 8. Strong Museum
- National Museum of Play at The Strong, Rochester, Finger Lakes
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More museums for the kids.
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- 9. Lake Ontario
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Boating and beach activities, just a few miles north of downtown Rochester. Because of Rochester's climate, this is really only good in the summer.
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- 10. Seabreeze Amusement Park
- Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, Finger Lakes
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A small amusement park right off the Lake Ontario beach. Personally I don't go for the small amusement parks, but they have a certain panache that appeals to some.
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