Rochester NY is a fine city in Western New York

Rochester NY is a lovely city on the Genesee River and the shore of Lake Ontario. It has a variety of attractions and events that you can enjoy. 

You can visit several fine Museums including Strong Museum of Play and Butterfly Garden, George Eastman House: International Museum of Photography and Film, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Susan B. Anthony house and more during your vacation.

Listen to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra play classical, Jazz and pop music at the renovated Eastman Theater on Gibbs Street.

See national touring shows and concerts at the Auditorium Theater on Main Street.

You can experience award winning dancing at Garth Fagan dance events at Nazareth College on East Avenue.

There are a variety of malls in the area you can shop at including Marketplace Mall, Greece Ridge Center, Pittsford Plaza, Eastview Mall, South Town Plaza, Perinton Square and Village Gate.

There are many Festivals and events to attend in the area.

Hear some great Jazz at the annual Rochester International Jazz Festival the beginning of June at this Premier New York State Jazz Festival.

There are a variety of animals at the Seneca Park Zoo including Eagles, tigers, Penquins, wolves, Meercats, monkeys, rhinoceros and much more you can see.

There are several beautiful parks to walk or hike in including Seneca Park, Mendon Ponds, Highland Park where the annual lilac festival is held, Durand Eastman and more.

Watch Rochester Red Wings Baseball (Minnesota Twins farm team) at Frontier Field.

Some of the best places to stay at are the local Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels and Motels.

Enjoy fine dining at some of the local fine restaurants.

Check out some of the business and arts links in the area.

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