Things To Do
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is about an 1.5 hour drive away from Rochester. You will be able to get close to all three components of Niagara Falls – Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and American Falls. If you want to get close to the Horseshoe Falls check out the Maid of the Mist!
Ontario Beach Park
Rochester is home to Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes. At Ontario Beach Park, you can stroll on the boardwalk, get some fresh air and grab Abbotts (the best ice cream in town).
Letchworth State Park
Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East", Letchworth State Park is about a 40min drive from Rochester. Here you can choose to hike on one of the 28 trails or enjoy a picnic near the Upper and Mid Falls.
Watkins Glen State Park
About 1.5 hours away from Rochester. Watkins Glen features 19 waterfalls over a span of less than two miles.
The Strong National Museum of Play
Have a little one you're looking to entertain? Visit the Strong National Museum of Play! With various interactive exhibits and a butterfly garden, your little one will thoroughly enjoy!
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Another great place to take your little one! This museum is full of exhibitions related to science, technology and history. If you go, make sure you check out the Strasenburgh Planetarium and catch one of their fun shows!
Memorial Art Gallery
Housing more than 12,000 works of art, the Memorial Art Gallery is a place to see for all art lovers.
ARTISANworks
ARTISANworks is a nonprofit arts organization where you will find a car museum, theme rooms, paintings, sculptures, collectibles, antiques, memorabilia, and much more.
George Eastman Museum
Rochester was once home to a man named Eastman Kodak. Famous for founding the Eastman Kodak company and helping to bring the photographic use of roll film into the mainstream. You can visit his home which is now the world's oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world's oldest film archives.