The 2022 Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York State's only weeklong festival celebrating craft cocktail culture, is back for its ninth 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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Rochester, NY is known for its active festival scene, all year round. Here, there's something for everyone: food trucks, local art, live music, and more. Jump start your first visit to a Rochester festival by assessing these options below: Rochester Lilac Festival | May 6-8, 12-15, & 19-22, 2022 The…
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Spring is an exciting time to visit Rochester, NY, otherwise known as the Flower City. Read on for our list of things to do this spring when you visit Rochester. Take a Hike The weather is warming up, and with more than 12,000 acres of parkland in Monroe County, there is no limit to parks and…
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The George Eastman Museum is an important pillar, as both a Rochester landmark and a pioneer in photography and the arts. It’s the world’s oldest photography museum, and its namesake is the founder of Kodak, the company responsible for putting the first simple camera into the hands of a world of…
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The longer days of spring mark the start to Rochester's busy festival and special events season. To help guide you in the planning process, we've pulled together the following list of just some of the events and activities you won't want to miss when you visit this April. Share your adventures in…
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Avoid cabin fever and enjoy the upcoming school break with this list of fun, family-friendly events and activities happening in Rochester during spring break. 1. Visit A Museum Or Attraction Rochester's local museums and attractions have been hard at work planning safe and fun activities and…
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When it’s time to chill out, find your inner peace, and nourish your mind, body, and spirit, you don’t have to look far. Rochester offers wonderful in-area destinations and resources when you’re ready to cash in on that self-care you’ve been meaning to redeem. We’ve gathered a list of…
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When it comes to Rochester, there’s so much of the city and its personality that could be summed up as #IfYouKnowYouKnow. But for visitors who have yet to explore Upstate New York, there’s so much left to explore! That’s why we decided to do the work to highlight the hidden gems of Rochester that…
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In Rochester, N.Y. celebrating St. Patrick's Day is part of our city's story. Rochester is a city on the famous Erie Canal, which was built by Irish immigrants for the purpose of commerce generations ago. Today, the Erie Canal is a tourist attraction and remains a testament to their hard work…
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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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