The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) returns for its 20th Edition June 23 to July 1, 2023. With nine days filled with amazing music, we've pulled together a guide with the must-knows for getting around Rochester's top music event. Music + More Did you know? RIJF is presented in…
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The 2023 Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York State's only weeklong festival celebrating craft cocktail culture, is back for its tenth year. Rochester boasts a booming scene of cocktail bars and top-tier mixology talent. Each year, 20+ cocktail bars in the downtown area take part in RCR, showcasing…
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Summer brings out the best Rochester, NY has to offer. With picture perfect weather and festival season in full swing, there’s plenty to do around Rochester this June! We've pulled together the following list of just some of the limitless activities and events you won't want to miss when you…
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Celebrate the spring season with festivals and events that take advantage of all the beauty, culture, and fun that Rochester and the Finger Lakes regions have to offer. We've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you don't want to miss when you #VisitROC this May. Windows-…
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Photo: The Spa at Woodcliff No matter how you plan to celebrate this year, be sure to check out the following round up of Mother's Day activities that will be sure to make for a special day for that special someone in your life. MOTHER'S DAY ACTIVITIES & GIFT IDEAS Rochester Lilac Festival Spend…
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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, drinks…
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If Rochester isn’t on your list of upcoming travel destinations, it’s time to make some room on your itinerary. (We are listed among the best places to travel in 2023 by INSIDER, after all!) Rochester, and all the people, places and events that make it great, is ready for your visit in 2023. We…
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With major events and milestones like the 2023 PGA Championship, the opening of a major expansion at The Strong National Museum of Play and a thriving food and drink scene, it is no surprise that Rochester has been named on INSIDER'S list of the best places to travel in the U.S. in 2023. One Writer…
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Photo via @jinz_production Returning home to Rochester for the holiday season? Welcome home! Whether your last visit to Rochester was one month, or one year ago (or even longer!), there are many new spots and old favorites to explore when you are home for the holidays in Rochester. While you’re…
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We’ll set the scene. A large, brick building with red awnings, the title “Genesee” stretched across. The roar of the 96-foot High Falls in the background. Then, you spot it. Right next to the building, 532 kegs, stacked into a neat triangle, strung with lights. Folks are gathered all around…
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