1,613
trips planned today
4.6
out of 5
Trustscore rating
©

Rochester trip planner

Create a fully customized
day by day itinerary for free

Itinerary planner

+ Add destination
2 adults
Adults
- +
Teens
- +
Kids
- +
Close
Trip Planner :  USA  /  New York State  /  Finger Lakes  /  Rochester

Rochester

4.5
Children’s Museums · History Museums · Parks
Flower City
Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. One of America's original boomtowns, the city first rose to prominence as a major milling and manufacturing hub on the Genesee River. The city of 210,000 is now an international center of higher education, housing several universities renowned for their research programs. Known to many amateur photographers as "Kodak Town," Rochester offers a mix of tourist attractions that includes everything from modern museums and cultural festivals to minor league sports teams and a set of three scenic waterfalls right in the middle of the city. Be sure to explore Rochester's culinary scene, famous for its "garbage plate," a popular local specialty. You can plan United States trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Create a full itinerary — for free!

    Plan your trip to Rochester

    • Get a personalized trip
      A complete day by day itinerary
      based on your preferences
    • Customize it
      Refine your trip. We'll find the
      best routes and schedules
    • Book it
      Choose from the best hotels
      and activities. Up to 50% off
    • Manage it
      Everything in one place.
      Everyone on the same page.

    Top tours near Rochester

    FROM $108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls American-Side Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $108 »
    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls American Side Highlights Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 4 to 5 hours
    Tours from $115 »
    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls Classic All American Tour with Boat and Cave
    4.5
    Duration: 4 to 5 hours
    Tours from $115 »

    Popular things to do in Rochester

    See all ›
    The Strong National Museum of Play ©
    Children’s Museum
    The Strong National Museum of Play
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Crush Beer & Wine Tours ©
    Beer Tasting / Tour
    Crush Beer & Wine Tours
    4.8
    Duration: 6 hours
    George Eastman Museum ©
    History Museum
    George Eastman Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Seabreeze Amusement Park ©
    Water Park
    Seabreeze Amusement Park
    4.4
    Duration: 8 hours

    Side trips from Rochester

    Letchworth State Park ©
    State Park
    Letchworth State Park
    Castile
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Cave of the Winds ©
    Cave
    Cave of the Winds
    Niagara Falls
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Seneca Niagara Casino ©
    Casino
    Seneca Niagara Casino
    Niagara Falls
    3.2
    Duration: 4 hours
    Corning Museum of Glass ©
    Specialty Museum
    Corning Museum of Glass
    Corning
    4.7
    Duration: 3h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Rochester

    National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House ©
    Historic Site
    National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Memorial Art Gallery ©
    Art Museum
    Memorial Art Gallery
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rochester Museum & Science Center ©
    Science Museum
    Rochester Museum & Science Center
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Rochester Sport Fishing ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Rochester Sport Fishing
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Historic Sites in Rochester

    Mount Hope Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Mount Hope Cemetery
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    St. Stanislaus Kostka Church ©
    Church
    St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Saint Michael's Church ©
    Church
    Saint Michael's Church
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Breweries & Distilleries in Rochester

    See all ›
    Black Button Distilling ©
    Distillery
    Black Button Distilling
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Blue Toad Hard Cider ©
    Brewery
    Blue Toad Hard Cider
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Genesee Brew House ©
    Brewery
    Genesee Brew House
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Lost Borough Brewing Co. ©
    Brewery
    The Lost Borough Brewing Co.
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Rochester

    Seneca Park Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Seneca Park Zoo
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Ontario Beach Park ©
    Beach
    Ontario Beach Park
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Strasenburgh Planetarium ©
    Observatory
    Strasenburgh Planetarium
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

    Where to stay in Rochester

    The Strong National Museum of Play ©
    Rochester features an extensive network of expressways, allowing quick and easy access to most major attractions regardless of which part of town you stay in. To avoid downtown's pricey hotels, stay in the suburbs for comfortable accommodations as well as free shuttle service to and from the airport. If you prefer a cozy bed and breakfast atmosphere, choose an inn or small motel in one of the city's quiet residential neighborhoods.
    Millions of travel reviews on TripAdvisor
    —
    2 adults
    Adults (12 +)
    - +
    Children (2-11)
    - +
    Infants (Under 2)
    - +
    Close
    Live like a local, find unique places to stay
    —
    2 adults
    Adults (12 +)
    - +
    Children (2-11)
    - +
    Infants (Under 2)
    - +
    Close

    Places to visit with Rochester

    New York CityTrip planner BEST FOR: Observation Deck, Scenic Walking Area, Monument Niagara FallsTrip planner BEST FOR: Cave, Casino, Aquarium BronxTrip planner BEST FOR: Zoo, Garden, Landmark QueensTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Park, Art Museum BuffaloTrip planner BEST FOR: Architectural Building, Nightlife, Landmark

    Visit a single location or make it a multi-destination trip.

    Recently planned trips to Rochester

    3 days in Finger Lakes BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Ithaca Rochester 16 days in United States BY A USER FROM INDIA New York City Bethlehem Watkins Glen 15 days in Canada, Rochester & Buffalo BY A USER FROM INDIA Toronto Niagara Falls Rochester 33 days in State of Sao Paulo & New York State BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN Ubatuba Ilhabela Sao Paulo 17 days in Canada & United States BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Toronto Niagara Falls Rochester 17 days in Toronto & Finger Lakes BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Toronto Rochester Ithaca 4 days in Finger Lakes BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Ithaca Rochester 3 days in Rochester BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Seneca Park Zoo Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack Hamburg Gaming 47 days in New York State & Oregon BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Northville Kerhonkson New York City 5 days in Rochester BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES The Strong National Museum of Play George Eastman Museum Highland Park 43 days in Rochester BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County The Strong National Museum of Play Cobbs Hill Park 5 days in Finger Lakes BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Rochester Ithaca Geneva
    See also: