Rochester, NY is filled with fun activities that will have you out exploring this summer. Check out this list of 30 things to do and to add to your summer bucket list. 1. TAKE A CRUISE ON THE ERIE CANAL OR THE GENESEE RIVER Colonial Belle | Sam Patch Tour Boat | The Riverie 2. HIKE A NATURE TRAIL…
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The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) returns for its 20th Edition June 23 to July 1, 2023. With nine days filled with amazing music, we've pulled together a guide with the must-knows for getting around Rochester's top music event. Music + More Did you know? RIJF is presented in…
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The 2023 Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York State's only weeklong festival celebrating craft cocktail culture, is back for its tenth 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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Summer brings out the best Rochester, NY has to offer. With picture perfect weather and festival season in full swing, there’s plenty to do around Rochester this June! We've pulled together the following list of just some of the limitless activities and events you won't want to miss when you…
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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 12-21, 2023 The largest free…
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The Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America. The more than 500,000 visitors who attend the festival each year not only get to experience over 500 varieties of lilacs and all the natural beauty of Highland Park, but also live music, incredible food, drinks…
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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 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 engaging activities and events…
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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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