The weather is cooling down, leaves are already starting to change, and football season has finally returned. There’s only one thing left to complete the fall vibe- a pumpkin spice flavored treat. Whether it’s a piping hot pumpkin spice latte or a dish of cold pumpkin spice ice cream, you need to…
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The first Friday of June is declared National Donut Day, a “holiday” with roots dating back to World War I. This year, taking place on June 4, the day is devoted to the soft, sweet and sometimes sticky allure of the delicious donut. Home to a handful of donut destinations, Rochester is the…
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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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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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