Did you know that Rochester, NY is also known as the Flower City? Given our reputation to have thousands of beautiful flower blooms throughout the season, spring is an amazing time to visit ROC! Read on for our list of things to do this spring when you visit Rochester. Take a Hike The weather is…
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Having the ability to expand your knowledge through experience is an opportunity we should all treat ourselves too. Cultural experiences are a perfect way to learn and grow your mind while having a great time. A destination full of history, science and fine art – you will have many options to enjoy…
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What do you think of when you hear the name Susan B. Anthony? Women’s suffrage? The abolitionist movement? While these were indeed the issues Susan was most passionate about, many are unaware that she put her life on the line, traveling thousands of miles a year to make speeches intended to change…
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The achievements, struggles, triumphs, pain and overall narrative of African Americans are ingrained in American culture, and no matter where you’re from or who you are, there’s always the opportunity to celebrate in those victories and learn from those battles. February is Black History Month, and…
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Yuletide in the Country is a beloved holiday tradition at the Genesee Country Village & Museum, New York's largest living history museum. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018, Yuletide in the Country is a 90-minute interactive progressive tour of…
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History surrounds us in Rochester, N.Y. But our community's legacy in African American history is especially noteworthy. Rochester's most widely recognized contribution to African American history, stems from one of our most notable residents…
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Love sharing your travel adventures on Instagram and Twitter? Get your camera in hand and visit these 9 locations for snapshots and selfies your followers are going to like. And don't forget to tag us with #VisitROC! Susan B. Anthony Park @SusanBHouse Picture yourself with two of Rochester's most…
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History surrounds us in Rochester, N.Y. But our community's legacy in African-American history is especially noteworthy. One of Rochester's most widely recognized contribution to African American history, stems from one of our most notable residents, Frederick Douglass -- abolitionist, orator and…
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History can be found and experiencedaround nearly every corner in Rochester, N.Y. In conjunction with New York State History Month, learn more about some of the people and places in Rochester that have helped to shape the world around us…
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For some of us who live here, the winters in Rochester make us want to hibernate until Spring brings us temperatures above 40 degrees for a few days in a row. But we also know it can be fun and adventurous for those not from Rochester…
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