Leisure and Travel Blog

Get ready to imbibe at year five of the Rochester Cocktail Revival (RCR), May 1-6, 2018, because as we shovel, skate or crawl out of this winter, we all deserve a drink. While some of us were hibernating, bartenders, managers, and restaurateurs in

Ready to explore Rochester's growing food and drink scene? Looking to try a restaurant in a new neighborhood? The 1st Annual "Eat Up Rochester," a city-wide local restaurant week, is happening Monday, April 23rd through Sunday, April 29th. Eat Up

Rochester Lilac Festival Receives National Media Attention

Spring marks the start of festival and special events season for Rochester, N.Y. and the Finger Lakes. To help with the planning process, we've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you don't want to miss when you #VisitROC

Spring Break is upon us in Rochester, N.Y. and the Finger Lakes! We've pulled together the following guide to some of the top kid-friendly activities happening during Spring Break 2018. Spring Break Zoo Programs March 30-April 12, Seneca Park Zoo

It's time to say hello to melting snow, windows open with fresh air, and sunshine in Rochester, N.Y. and the Finger Lakes. There's plenty to do around Rochester in the spring. Check out some of the top ways to come out of hibernation and enjoy the

It's a magical time of year when the weather is just right, warmer days, chilly nights and the sap begins to flow in the sugar maples. There is nothing quite like the taste of fresh maple syrup. In Rochester and the Finger Lakes region, there are

Rochester, N.Y. has ranked as the 18th best city to celebrate St. Patrick's Day due to our traditions, costs, safety, accessibility, and weather. It's time to make Rochester your St. Patrick's Day headquarters for March 17! To help you celebrate,

Think the pot o' gold is limited to green beer and boiled potatoes? Blarney! We're trying our luck for a taste of Ireland in ROC! Prepare yourselves for some Emerald Isle shenanigans worthy of Saint Patrick's palate. Here's what local Yelpers have to

The list of things to do in Rochester, N.Y. is truly limitless! To help you plan your next trip, we’ve pulled together the following list of top events and activities happening in Rochester and the Finger Lakes this March. St. Patrick's Day 2018