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Rochester

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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.
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    Top tours near Rochester

    FROM $114 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls American-Side Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $350 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Niagara Falls and Tannersville Tour from New York by Bus
    4.1
    Duration: 2 days
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    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls American Side Highlights Tour
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    Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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    FROM $490 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day Tour: Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, Toronto and 1000 Islands from NYC
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    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls Classic All American Tour with Boat and Cave
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    Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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    FROM $155 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls Best of Both  American/Canadian Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 5 to 6 hours
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    FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Corning Museum of Glass Admission Ticket
    4.9
    Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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    FROM $190 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Niagara Falls, USA, Maid of the Mist+Cave of the Winds
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    FROM $91 BOOK WITH VIATOR Niagara Falls USA and Underground Railroad Heritage Tour
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    Popular things to do in Rochester

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

    Side trips from Rochester

    Cave of the Winds ©
    Cave
    Cave of the Winds
    Niagara Falls
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Corning Museum of Glass ©
    Specialty Museum
    Corning Museum of Glass
    Corning
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack ©
    Casino
    Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
    Farmington
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Watkins Glen State Park ©
    State Park
    Watkins Glen State Park
    Watkins Glen
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Rochester

    National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House ©
    History Museum
    National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 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: 2h 30 min
    Rochester Sport Fishing ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Rochester Sport Fishing
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Parks in Rochester

    Highland Park ©
    Park
    Highland Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cobbs Hill Park ©
    Park
    Cobbs Hill Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Durand Eastman Park ©
    Park
    Durand Eastman Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Maplewood Park and Rose Garden
    Garden
    Maplewood Park and Rose Garden
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Rochester

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

    Breweries & Distilleries in Rochester

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

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    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.
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