Photo: Label 7 Napa Eatery & Bar Last updated July 2021 When the temperature starts to rise and the days become a bit longer, Rochesterians know that it's time for al fresco dining at their favorite local restaurants. This is a list of Visit Rochester members that are offering outdoor dining…
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The first Friday of June is declared National Donut Day, a “holiday” with roots dating back to World War I. This year, taking place on June 4, the day is devoted to the soft, sweet and sometimes sticky allure of the delicious donut. Home to a handful of donut destinations, Rochester is the…
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Black Button Distilling, Rochester’s first grain-to-glass craft distillery to open since prohibition, will celebrate a decade of crafting high-quality small batch spirits this June. Founder and Master Distiller Jason Barrett sat down with Visit Rochester to talk about some of the things that make…
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The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America. The more than 500,000 visitors who attend the festival each year not only get to experience over 500 varieties of lilacs, and all the natural beauty of Highland Park, but also live music, incredible food, and…
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The annual Rochester Lilac Festival is an event for all of your senses. Here are our top 6 ways to enjoy and celebrate this exciting festival: 1. Tastes of the Lilac Festival There are countless locations with a variety of yummy festival foods at the Rochester Lilac Festival. Visitors won’t want…
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The MVP Health Care Rochester Twilight Criterium returns to downtown Rochester on Saturday, May 21, 2022. In the twilight hours, under the downtown Rochester city lights, world-class bicycle racers hit top speeds through an urban course. Described as NASCAR on two-wheels, the MVP Health Care…
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If you're a flower lover in the Flower City, spring and summer are the perfect times to stop and smell the roses (and lilacs and more!), literally. Explore these Rochester destinations for the perfect view of what's in bloom this season. Highland Park Well known for its annual Lilac Festival, the…
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When it’s time to chill out, find your inner peace, and nourish your mind, body, and spirit, you don’t have to look far. Rochester offers wonderful in-area destinations and resources when you’re ready to cash in on that self-care you’ve been meaning to redeem. We’ve gathered a list of…
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When it comes to Rochester, there’s so much of the city and its personality that could be summed up as #IfYouKnowYouKnow. But for visitors who have yet to explore Upstate New York, there’s so much left to explore! That’s why we decided to do the work to highlight the hidden gems of Rochester that…
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If you're a fan of craft beer, you'll be excited to hear how these Rochester area breweries dominated the competition at the 2022 New York State Craft Beer Competition and Governor's Craft Beer Cup. With seven Gold Medal wins, along with Brewery of the Year to Strangebird Brewing and the Governor's…
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