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1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse
The 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse serves as an educational historic site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Atlas Eats Restaurant & Bake Shop
Like its name implies, Atlas Eats offers a rotating, international menu highlighting the tastes and traditions of foods from around the globe.
Black & Blue Steak & Crab
With its glassed-in wine racks and a menu focused on aged beef and shellfish, this American steakhouse is "elegant but unpretentious and sophisticated but approachable."
Black Button Distilling - Rochester
Rochester's first grain-to-glass craft distillery to open since prohibition, Black Button Distilling is a small-batch distillery offering farm-to-still spirits, craft cocktails, tours & merchandise.
Braddock Point Lighthouse
This lighthouse is set in an area called Bogus Point, named for its reputation as a drop-off point for counterfeit smugglers coming across Lake Ontario.
Caledonia Hatchery
Established in 1864, this hatchery is the oldest hatchery in New York State and the Western Hemisphere.
Canandaigua / Rochester KOA
Located right in the heart of the Finger Lake's rolling hills, glacial lakes and vineyards, this KOA offers grassy tent sites (some with water and electricity), RV sites, and rustic cabins for rent.
Casa Larga Vineyards
This second-generation vineyard and winery produces 11 different varieties of grapes on its rich Ontario sandy loam soil.
Char Steak & Lounge @ The Strathallan Rochester
CHAR Steak & Lounge at the Strathallan Rochester boasts a trendy, contemporary atmosphere showcasing the work of local artists.
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
Touted as Lake Ontario's oldest surviving lighthouse, the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is an 1822 octagonal stone lighthouse in the northern Rochester.
Cheerful Valley Campgrounds
Nestled in a secluded river valley on a serenely beautiful river, Cheerful Valley Campgrounds offers more than 125 grassy RV and tent sites along with rental cabins and trailers.
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
A secluded park just 4.9 miles from Rochester, Corbett’s Glen provides 2 miles of 8-feet-wide trails that run by meadows, wetlands and a waterfall...
Dartmouth House
Dartmouth House offers six nicely appointed rooms, each with its private bathroom and a complimentary gourmet breakfast that will gladly accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park Ice Rink
This outdoor ice-skating rink boasts a kidney-shaped surface that is open daily for public skating.
Drifters at the Hilton Garden Inn, Rochester
Open Monday through Saturday, Drifters in the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown offers a modern twist on classic comfort food with locally sourced ingredients.
Dublin Corners Farm Brewery
The first craft brewery in Livingston County, his farm "nano" brewery serves up tastings of fresh local brews Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays.
Durand Eastman Golf Course
This Robert Trent Jones designed course opened in 1934 and is an 18-hole, par 70 course.
East Ridge Family Restaurant
This family-owned anchor restaurant serves up traditional homecooked American comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Edward Harris House Inn and Cottages
Located in the heart of the Arts/Cultural District of Rochester, this fully restored 1896 Bed and Breakfast Inn is a one-block walk to area shops, cafes, fine dining and galleries.
Ellwanger Estate
The historic Ellwanger Estate mansion offers luxury bed-and-breakfast lodging in the heart of Rochester's Mt. Hope/Highland Historic District.
Ganondagan State Historic Site
Just 20 miles southeast of Rochester is Ganondagan State Historic Site, the site of a Native American community that once was a flourishing, vibrant center for the Seneca people
Genesee Brew House / Dundee Ale & Lager
Founded in 1878, Genesee Brewing Company is one of the largest and oldest continually operating breweries in the United States.
Genesee Brew House at the Genesee Brewing Company
The Genesee Brewing Company, based in Rochester, New York, is one of the largest and oldest continually operating breweries in the United States.
Genesee Valley Golf Course
Located southwest of Rochester in Genesee Valley Park, the Genesee Valley Golf Course is a public facility with two complete 18-hole courses.
Genesee Valley Sports Complex
This all-season facility that offers ice skating, an outdoor pool and an all-purpose sports floor. The indoor ice arena offers daily public skating, lessons, hockey league, youth hockey program, and event rental.
Check out the Genesee Country Village & Museum ..
See the State's largest 19th Century museum including a recreated historic village, the John L. Wehle Gallery & Genesee Country Nature Center...
George Eastman Museum
The George Eastman Museum is the world's oldest museum dedicated to photography and world-renowned for its photograph and motion picture archives.
Glamping at Darien Lake
Find glamping 50 miles west of Rochester at Darien Lake Amusement Park in Darien Center. These ready-made campsites are located in a woodsy camping area but close to the action ..
Greece Canal Park
This 577-acre park is ideal for hiking and bird watching and has one of only two legal off-leash Dog Parks in the Monroe County Park system.
Greece Canal Park in Winter
This 577-acre park is ideal for hiking and bird watching as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It also has one of our two legal off-leash Dog Parks in the County Park system.
Griffs Brewery
This 2,100-square-foot microbrewery and tap house features a rotating selection of small batch craft brews ranging from simplistic “BEER” for those new to the craft brew world to more complex...
Guido's Pasta Villa ~ Italian Cusine
This homey and charming Italian-American eatery is a puts out fresh, authentic Italian dishes along with classic American options.
High Hopes Balloon Co.
From June through Mid-October, High Hopes Balloon Co. offers fantastic panoramic views of the countryside around Rochester and the Finger Lakes.
Highland Park
Seated in the Mt. Hope-Highland Historic District, the lovely Highland Park rests in a scenic setting of hills and valleys created from glacial deposits.
Highland Park Ice Skating
The ice-skating rink at beautiful Highland Park is located at Lily Pond and features groomed natural-ice surfaces.
IndyKart Raceway Indoor Karting
Located at Rochester’s Marketplace Mall, IndyKart features state-of-the-art all-electric indoor go-karting offering an authentic racing experience that is great for novice and experienced drivers.
JD Wine Cellars
JD Wine Cellars is a small-farm winery in Macedon known for producing small handcrafted batches of award-winning red, white and 100 percent fruit wines.
Jines Restaurant
Located in the cultural and historic Park Avenue area of Rochester, Jines Restaurant sereves up American and Greek cuisine with breakfast, lunch and dinner served all day.
Junius Ponds Cabins & Campground
This family-friendly campground has more than 250 sites, and many include full hookup (water, 20/30/50 amp electric and sewer hookups).
Knucklehead Craft Brewing
This family-run brewery offers five flagship beers along with rotating seasonal brews and limited releases featuring additional "special" ingredients and/or aged in oak casks.
Lamberton Conservatory
The Lamberton Conservatory is a modern reconstruction of a 1911 building displaying exotic flowers and foliage plants from around the world in lush tropical settings.
Liberty Balloon Co.
Since 1976, Liberty Balloon Company has been offering hot air balloon rides over the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Region, Letchworth Park and throughout Western New York...
Living Roots
This urban Rochester winery produces small batch wine from New York State and South Australia and includes a not-so-urban winery in the Adelaide Hills in Australia.
Lock 32 Brewing Co.
Lock 32 Brewing Co. was founded when three Upstate NY friends combined their love for the region with their passion for good craft beer.
Memorial Art Gallery
Take the panoramic journey through more than 5,000 years of art history at the Memorial Art Gallery.
Monte Alban Mexican Grill
This festive Mexican restaurant's cuisine is a mixture of Hispanic ingredients that create dishes with colorful cuisine ..
Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
Dedicated in 1838, Rochester's Mount Hope is America's first municipal Victorian cemetery and the permanent resting place of more than 350,000 people, including Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony.
Nick Tahou Hots
Open for more than a century, this landmark eatery has been made famous for its regionally unique "Garbage Plate," a mash-up of meats, fries, salads & sauces.
Northampton Park
The 973 acres of Northampton Park offers hiking, bridle and cross-country ski trails, a downhill ski slope, a model airplane field and more...
NY Ice Wine and Culinary Festival
March 2, 2024: The Ice Wine and Culinary festival offers the rare opportunity to sample, experience and purchase these exquisite wines from all of New York’s wine regions in one location.
Off The Hook Fishing Charters
Off The Hook Fishing Charters offers half, full, and extended day excursions as well as an 3.5-hour "evening samplers" in June and July trolling for trout and salmon.
Parkside Diner ~ Miniature Golf
This classic American eatery offers serves breakfast all day as well as a large lunch and dinner menu.
Parkview Fairways Golf Course
Located 19 miles southeast of Rochester, this family-owned scenic golf course is bordered by a park with two large ponds.
Party in the Park Concert Series
Thursdays, July & August, 2024: Every summer in downtown Rochester, Martin Luther King Jr. Park transforms into a music mecca for 6 weeks every Thursday, hosted by the City of Rochester.
Polska Chata
This Polish deli and eatery in Irondequoit has been bringing Old World family recipes to theRochester area since 2004
Powder Mills Park
Powder Mills Park offers skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as well as hiking and fishing in the warmer months and even geo-caching.
Ravenwood Golf Club
This award winning, 18-hole course located just minutes south of Rochester in the heart in the Finger Lakes Region.
Ristorante Lucano
This authentic Italian restaurant serves up dishes singing with imported Italian ingredients, crisp vegetables and fresh seafood.
Visit Rochester - a Great Lakes Metropolis
Rochester has more than 140 festivals and events each year as well as more than 100 family-friendly attractions like the National Museum of Play and Seneca Park Zoo ...
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)
Founded in 1977, the not-for-profit Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) is a venue for the exchange of ideas as well as a center for thoughtful contemporary art...
Rochester Ice Center
This multi-purpose sports facility just outside of Rochester features two full-size hockey rinks operating year-round for hockey games, ice skating events and public skating.
Rochester International Jazz Festival
June 21-29, 2024: The Rochester Jazz Fest features legendary performers and familiar favorites to rising stars and new discoveries
Rochester's Lilac Festival is filled with festivities
May 10-19, 2024: Rochester’s Lilac Festival is one of the largest FREE festivals in America and features 10 days of entertainment and non-stop fun.
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Let the fun, adventure and learning begin at the Rochester Museum and Science Center!
Rochester Sport Fishing
Located in the Braddock Bay Marina in Greece, Rochester Sport Fishing offers two charter options - one in deep water, and one in shallow water.
Rohrbach Brewing Co.
Recognized as Rochester's first craft brewery, this relaxed brewpub serves American-German pub fare along with its craft beers, house ales and lagers.
Seneca Park Zoo
Since 1894, the Seneca Park Zoo is home to more than 100 species and has been delighting adults and children alike.
Shoppes at Lac De Ville
Centrally located in Brighton, Shoppes at Lac De Ville offers a mix of grocery, pharmacy, retail and professional service providers all in one location.
Silk O'Loughlin’s
Overlooking the Genesee River and Lake Ontario, this friendly neighborhood restaurant and tavern offers a full bar and homemade American pub fare.
Sticky Lips Pit BBQ
Offering rib-sticking, slow-smoked BBQ smoothed by local beers, Sticky Lips BBQ is a fun place showcasing handpicked original signs, magazines, photos and antiques from the 1940s and 50s.
STRONG Museum of Play
The Strong National Museum of Play is a highly interactive museum and home to the world's largest collection of historical play materials.
Explore the life, work and home of Susan B. Anthony
Home of the legendary American civil rights leader, this museum shares the story of the suffragette's lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women.
Take the Family to the Greece Ridge Mall
At 1.63 million square feet, this Rochester mall is one of the largest shopping centers in the country, providing an extensive and diverse collection of retail.
The Marketplace Mall
Featuring 1.1 million square feet of retail space, the Marketplace Mall boasts 100 stores that includes big box draws like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Victoria’s Secret and more...
The Shops On West Ridge
One of Upstate New York's most unique shopping destination, this bi-level marketplace offers almost 60,000 square feet of more than 200 shops including antiques, furniture, toys, gifts and collectibles.
Tim Horton Iceplex - Ice skating
This 176,000-square-foot Iceplex is one of North America’s premier large-scale tournament venues, hosting numerous hockey events throughout the calendar year with teams competing from all over North America.
Tournedos' @ Inn on Broadway
Located in the historic Inn on Broadway building in downtown Rochester is Tournedos Steakhouse, a New York City-style steakhouse featuring hand-selected in-house dry aged beef Tournedos’ and seafood is flown in daily, fresh from Hawaii. ..
Village Gate Square
Set in the heart of Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, this artsy shopping complex is housed in a converted warehouse that encompasses galleries, independent boutiques and food outlets.
Warner Castle and the Sunken Gardens
Built by Horatio Gates Warner in 1854, Warner Castle was modeled after the ancestral castle of the Clan Douglas, which captivated his fancy during a visit to Scotland.