Leisure and Travel Blog

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

Photo credit: Jim Montanus Rochester was named one of the top nine cities in the U.S. to visit in 2020 by SmarterTravel. With exciting new events, exhibits, anniversaries, restaurants and more 2020 is shaping up to be a milestone year for Rochester.

To help you celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Flower City, we’ve rounded up some of the best places to visit and special events to attend for Valentine’s Day 2020. We have recommendations for wine lovers, kid-friendly activities, gift making ideas, as

To keep you falling in love with Rochester and the Finger Lakes this winter, we rounded up some events to add to the “must-do” list for February. There are so many things to see, do and experience when you visit Rochester this month! Whatever you

Photo: @br.photography.roc While you may assume that winter in Rochester is prime time to hibernate, it’s actually a wonderful season to visit Rochester! Whether you’re young or old, outdoorsy or more of an indoor cat, there’s something for everyone.

Are you visiting Rochester, NY for the Thanksgiving holiday? After you have enjoyed all the turkey and stuffing with family and friends, plan on getting out and exploring some of the many things to do in Rochester this holiday weekend. Here are a few

There are so many fantastic ways to spend time outside in Rochester in the summer! Since the season is shorter, locals and tourists alike are always ambitiously aiming to get the most out of it. Here are our top five ways to opt outside in Rochester

Memorial Day is an important day to remember and honor all who have served and have sacrificied for our country. It has also become seen as the unofficial start of the summer season. To help you celebrate Memorial Day in Rochester, we have pulled

The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest 10-day free festival of its kind in North America. Each year the more than 500,000 visitors who attend the festival will experience more than 500 varieties of lilacs, the natural beauty of Highland Park, as

What happens when you combine the creativity and innovation of RIT students with a community that loves festivals like no other? Imagine RIT. Now in its 12 th year, Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a campus-wide event that showcases