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Rochester

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Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. One of America's original boomtowns, the city first rose to prominence as a major milling and manufacturing hub on the Genesee River. The city of 210,000 is now an international center of higher education, housing several universities renowned for their research programs. Known to many amateur photographers as "Kodak Town," Rochester offers a mix of tourist attractions that includes everything from modern museums and cultural festivals to minor league sports teams and a set of three scenic waterfalls right in the middle of the city. Be sure to explore Rochester's culinary scene, famous for its "garbage plate," a popular local specialty. Rochester is in Finger Lakes. With our world travel planner, United States vacations can be built around trips to Rochester and other destinations in United States.
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Best things to do in Rochester

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The Strong National Museum of Play
Rochester
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George Eastman Museum
Rochester
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Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association
Rochester
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Cave of the Winds
Niagara Falls
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Letchworth State Park
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Seneca Niagara Casino
Niagara Falls
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Seabreeze Amusement Park
Rochester
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Seneca Park Zoo
Rochester
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
Rochester
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Parks
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Highland Park
Rochester
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Cobbs Hill Park
Rochester
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Durand Eastman Park
Rochester
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Frontier Field
Rochester
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Memorial Art Gallery
Rochester
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National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Rochester
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Breweries
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Black Button Distilling
Rochester
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Genesee Brew House
Rochester
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Blue Toad Hard Cider
Rochester
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Where to stay in Rochester

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Rochester features an extensive network of expressways, allowing quick and easy access to most major attractions regardless of which part of town you stay in. To avoid downtown's pricey hotels, stay in the suburbs for comfortable accommodations as well as free shuttle service to and from the airport. If you prefer a cozy bed and breakfast atmosphere, choose an inn or small motel in one of the city's quiet residential neighborhoods.
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Places to visit with Rochester

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