Leisure and Travel Blog

All photos by Quajay Donnell. Are you looking for an adventure in Rochester that would be easy to explore by car, bike or a social distancing walk? Exploring public art fits that bill. The true beauty in public art is the accessibility. It’s

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 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

Wondering where to travel in 2020? Pack your bags and plan a visit to Rochester, NY, named one of the top nine U.S. cities to visit in 2020 by SmarterTravel. “Rochester—New York’s third-biggest city—is in the midst of a revival,” notes SmarterTravel.

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.

When you have a quick 48 hours during the summer in Rochester, how will you fill your itinerary? There are endless cultural attractions, festivals, restaurants, coffee shops, artisanal ice creameries, and top-notch local breweries. Never fear—we have

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

The Holidays are once again upon us and we all know there are many ways to enjoy the season here in our city. We’ll go out on a limb and say that most won't offer the ultimate combination of glitz, glamour, and ROC history that our treasured George

The High Falls Women's Film Festival is one of very few film festivals worldwide celebrating the work of women filmmakers, and is one of the longest running film festivals in the United States. The festival runs from November 1-5, 2018 in the heart

The M&T Bank Clothesline Festival is Rochester’s longest-running arts festival. We are now in our 62 nd year and this is the first year that we have opened the Festival to artists outside of New York State. With over 400 artists in attendance, you are