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The Greatest Show (& Tell!) in Rochester Returns
Monday, November 12, 2018 1:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Maker Faire Rochester is far from Mini anymore. Rochester, NY - Medieval trumpets with a flame twist, a robot aquarium from Italy swimming next to the Genesee River, and a half scale version of the
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Events, Family, Festivals, Meetings, press release, Tourism NewsGreater Rochester International Airport Breaks Ground on Transformation
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 2:00 PM by Visit Rochester

The Greater Rochester International Airport Transformation Includes Terminal Redesign Featuring Upscale Shopping and Dining, a New Façade with Solar Lighting, and a Digital Information Hub. On
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Tourism NewsEllwanger Estate One of Top 10 Romantic Inns in the U.S.
Thursday, February 9, 2017 5:00 PM by Rachel Laber

The Ellwanger Estate B&B in Rochester, New York, has been ranked one of the 2017 Top 10 Best Romantic Inns by ILoveInns.com. The historical Ellwanger Estate located in the heart of Rochester’s Mount
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Tourism NewsVisit Rochester Receives Industry Honors and Accreditation
Monday, February 6, 2017 11:00 AM

– Visit Rochester successfully achieves destination management and marketing industry accreditation – – Vice President of Sales and Convention Services recognized by industry peers– Visit Rochester,
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Visit Rochester, Tourism NewsMonroe County Sports Commission Announces Addition to Sales Team
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:00 PM by Rachel Laber

Monroe County Sports Commission, the athletic business development arm of Visit Rochester and Monroe County, is pleased to announce that Libby Craig has joined the organization as Sports Sales
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Staff, Visit Rochester, Tourism News, SportsMeet Furry and Feathered Friends During February Break at RMSC
Monday, January 30, 2017 9:00 AM

Hop, slither or fly over to the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) during February break for the third annual Animal Week program, back by popular demand. Visitors discover amazing adaptations
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Events, Family, Tourism News2016 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 11:00 AM

Three new toys were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong Museum in Rochester, NY last week. This annual tradition captures hearts and minds not just across Rochester, but around
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Events, Tourism NewsRochester, N.Y., Home of Susan B. Anthony Prepares for Election Day 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016 12:00 PM

The community of Rochester, N.Y., the home of women’s suffrage pioneer Susan B. Anthony, has undertaken special preparations to mark election day in 2016. As millions of Americans prepare to head to
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Events, Tourism NewsWait Wait... Don't Tell Me Visits Rochester
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 9:21 AM by Rachel Laber

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me recorded live in Rochester NPR's long-running weekly quiz show Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me was broadcast from a familiar backdrop this past weekend following the popular show's live recording at Rochester's Auditorium Theatre.
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Events, Tourism News24th ImageOut Film Festival Underway
Monday, October 10, 2016 10:43 AM

The 24th annual ImageOut Film Festival, New York State’s largest LGBT film festival 2016 program lineup is underway, running Oct.6 to 16. Featured will be 75 films from 22 countries screened over 11