Black Button Distilling, Rochester’s first grain-to-glass craft distillery to open since prohibition, will celebrate a decade of crafting high-quality small batch spirits this June. Founder and Master Distiller Jason Barrett sat down with Visit Rochester to talk about some of the things that make…
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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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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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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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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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There's always something to do in Rochester! Read on for events and activities that you can enjoy this month, organized by many of Rochester's top attractions. If you plan to visit specific locations, please be sure to check directly with those entities for the latest event information and to view…
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Black-Owned is Good for Rochester. From wine bars, bakeries, revolutionary coffee-brands to trendy restaurants – there are many Black-owned businesses that serve the Rochester community, and many great opportunities to support Black entrepreneurship. Check out this roundup of some of the…
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Photo: Bristol Mountain Avoid cabin fever and enjoy the upcoming school break with this list of fun, family-friendly events and activities happening in Rochester, NY. Photo: Seneca Park Zoo 1. Visit A Museum Or Attraction Rochester's local museums and attractions have been hard at work planning…
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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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