Welcome to Rochester!

The area has a lot to offer: spellbinding historic sites, captivating hands-on museums, fascinating attractions, and exceptional entertainment.

The third largest urban area in New York State, Rochester is known as the Northwestern Gateway to the Finger Lakes and has been called a "serendipitous and surprising getaway" by USA Today. 

Rochester's people and places live up to their top rankings for friendliness, family fun and memorable getaways. Famous sites blend with charming neighborhoods and historic canal towns to create a mosaic of attractions to visit. Museums, music and theatre are first rate and festivals of all kinds are plentiful.  With an abundance of water, courtesy of the Great Lake Ontario, the Genesee River and the Erie Canal, plus 12,000 acres of parkland, Rochester offers a plethora of outdoor experiences.

You'll soon discover why Rochester is Made for Living...for a weekend or a lifetime! We can't wait to show you all there is to see and do in our region. 

Our staff is ready and willing to help you with restaurant suggestions, free time explorations and places to visit on your way to and from our great community! Stop by and see us on site at the 2010 Gathering!

Safe Travels!