We’ll set the scene. A large, brick building with red awnings, the title “Genesee” stretched across. The roar of the 96-foot High Falls in the background. Then, you spot it. Right next to the building, 532 kegs, stacked into a neat triangle, strung with lights. Folks are gathered all around…
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From ales and IPAs to stouts and sours, Rochester, NY loves beer. And we have a bunch of awesome breweries to help quench that thirst. But don’t just take our word for it. Matador Network called Rochester the “best city for beer in the northeast” and Smarter Asset ranked us on the list for best…
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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…
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If you're a fan of craft beer, you'll be excited to hear how these Rochester area breweries dominated the competition at the 2022 New York State Craft Beer Competition and Governor's Craft Beer Cup. With seven Gold Medal wins, along with Brewery of the Year to Strangebird Brewing and the Governor's…
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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 2022. We have recommendations for wine lovers, sweets to enjoy, gift making ideas, as well as unique date nights ideas. For The Love of Wine…
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Photo: Quajay Donnell It’s a new year in the ROC, which means a new crop of local businesses will be opening their doors, celebrating milestones or bringing something new to the city of Rochester. Check the list below and start building your bucket list! We’ve got you covered with upcoming art…
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Photo: The Hideaway Whether you’re taking a break from alcohol this month, or you prefer not to drink at all, Rochester has plenty of options for tasty N/A beverages. Tag us #visitROC if you see some old favorites, and add some new choices to your bucket list! Mocktails *=off menu mocktails AltBar…
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Savor wines produced by Finger Lakes vineyards with award-winning vintages that are among the best in the world. This is a list of wine bars and tasting rooms in Monroe County, categorized by location, for you to visit during your next trip to…
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Rochester has been named one of the top cities for beer in the country! In fact, Matador Networks called Rochester the “best city for beer in the northeast” and Smarter Asset ranked the city #12 on the list for best cities for beer drinkers in the U.S. This is a list of breweries in Monroe County…
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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…
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