Supporting LGBTQ+ owned businesses is easy in Rochester! From coffee shops and bookstores to restaurants and spas, ROC is a place where you can show love to LGBTQ+ business owners all year long. Here are a few spots to have on your radar. CRISP Rochester Specializing in delicious American cuisine…
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Did you know that Corn Hill is Rochester’s oldest residential neighborhood? Originally established around 1812 under the name “Rochesterville,” this historic river-front village has grown into a vibrant Rochester community with delicious restaurants, crisp wines, can’t-miss river cruises, and more…
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As one of Rochester's favorite summer arts festivals, the Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival features over 300 talented artists from all across the country set over nine streets in the historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Visitors can stroll and shop, relax in one of two beer and wine gardens and listen to…
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There is no limit to what you can do when you visit Rochester and the Finger Lakes this July. To help plan your next summer vacation or a long weekend, we've pulled together the following list of top events and activities you won't want to miss when you visit Rochester this month. Please note:…
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The 2026 season marks Genesee Country Village & Museum’s 50th Anniversary. This milestone brings tons of exciting family-friendly events to enjoy! Here are just a few that you should have on your radar this summer. Vintage Baseball Games Throughout summer Baseball games are included with the cost…
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Rochester, NY is filled with fun activities that will have you out exploring this summer. Check out this list of 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 Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) presented by M&T Bank; returns for its 23rd Edition June 19 to 27, 2026. 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 +…
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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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Situated right along the historic Erie Canal, and home to SUNY Brockport’s campus, Brockport, NY is one of Monroe County’s five beautiful canal towns. Featuring several local businesses and shops to peruse, great restaurant options, festivals and live music opportunities, and more, there’s so much…
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The 2026 Rochester Cocktail Revival, New York State's only weeklong festival celebrating craft cocktail culture, is back for its thirteenth year. Rochester boasts a booming scene of cocktail bars and top-tier mixology talent. Each year, 30+ cocktail bars in the downtown area take part in RCR…
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