Rochester Travel Guide

On the shores of Lake Ontario, the city of Rochester sits full of adventure! While it was once booming with flour mills and manufacturing, it is now a haven for vacationers looking to get out and explore another city. Rochester really is full of fun, with over 140 festivals during the year, as well as art galleries, museums and a zoo that makes for an unforgettable city break. When it comes to eateries, Rochester has something for everyone. There are coffee shops and lounges to family restaurants to high-end dining; the choices are limitless. When the sun sets the city offers a lively nightlife scene in the East End District too, with everything from bars to nightclubs.

Things to Do in Rochester

Highland Park is a beautiful place with rolling hills and an arboretum that will allows visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll. This is also a spot for some of Rochester's flower festivals. Art aficionados can admire paintings and sculptures at the Memorial Art Gallery. The Seneca Park Zoo is a good opportunity to see exotic animals up close and personal, including rhinos, elephants, and polar bears. For fun with the whole family, be sure to visit the Strong National Museum of Play, the second largest children’s museum in the United States. Or visit the National Susan B Anthony Museum where guests can learn her story and the history of voting rights for women.

Best Time to Visit Rochester

The best time to visit Rochester will be during the spring and summer months for the best weather.