The Greater Rochester region is in the path of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse. Learn more and plan your eclipse visit today!

Read More

Guide To The Lilac Festival

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…

Read More

Why 2023 Is The Year to Visit Rochester

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…

Read More

Guide to Holiday Lights in Rochester, NY

Many of us will agree that the holiday season doesn’t start until lights are shining around town, and thankfully Rochester has been gearing up and is ready to begin celebrating! For a complete list of holiday happenings in Rochester, check out our Guide to 2022 Holiday Events blog. Soon enough…

Read More

Guide To The 2022 Lilac Festival

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…

Read More

6 Things to Do at the Rochester Lilac Festival

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…

Read More

Nine Reasons to Run the Rochester Marathon

The 2021 Rochester Half Marathon and 5K will take place September 26, 2021. This annual event for runners is can’t be missed, and to help make the case for you to make the trip to Rochester, we’ve rounded up nine reasons to run the Rochester Marathon…

Read More

48 Hours in Rochester this Summer

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…

Read More