Things To Do
ARTISANworks
We fell in love with ARTISANworks the minute we entered the main showroom, and we are so excited to share this place with our friends and family! ARTISANworks is a nonprofit art space consisting of 40,000 square feet located within a historical renovated factory building, dedicated to supporting local artists. There are approx. 500,000 pieces in their collection, and at any given time, more than 100,000 works of art are on display. We will be using Vertigo Heights and Boulevard Garibaldi for our wedding and reception, but there are many more rooms to see that will be closed in the evening. We invite you to drop by during the day and explore this one-of-a-kind art space. Guests of our wedding get in free of charge!
High Falls -- An Urban Waterfall in the Center of Downtown Rochester
High Falls is the tallest of the three waterfalls on the Genesee River, which flows through the City of Rochester. High Falls is a 96-foot waterfall in the center of downtown Rochester. Enjoy striking views of High Falls from the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge, or from the rooftop of the Genesee Brew House. High Falls is a must-visit during your next trip to Rochester – where else can you view a 96-foot waterfall in the middle of a downtown cityscape? High Falls is also one of the most popular spots for taking photos in Rochester, NY. Enjoy different views and angles of the falls from the Pont de Rennes bridge, the overlook in High Falls Terrace Park and the rooftop of the Genesee Brewery. Parking is available at the High Falls Parking Garage. On-street parking is also available in the area.
Highland Park
Highland Park is a beautiful 150-acre park that is host to many fun activities, events and interesting attractions. The Lamberton Conservatory, which is a beautiful collection of plants from many different places, is open year-round. Many memorials and gardens are located in the park, including The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Workers' Memorial, Victims' Rights Memorial, and the AIDS Remembrance Garden.
Niagara Falls
If you're planning to arrive a couple days early or stay a day or two after the wedding, you might consider a fun day trip to the amazing Niagara Falls, only an hour and a half from Rochester. Tour the park, enjoy the sights, grab a poncho and ride up to the Falls on the Maid of the Mist, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Susan B. Anthony Museum and House
The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House in Rochester, New York, features the National Historic Landmark home of the legendary civil rights leader, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. This home was the headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when she was its president. This is also where she died in 1906 at age 86, following her “Failure is Impossible” speech in Baltimore. The Anthony Museum offers guided tours of the Susan B. Anthony House six days a week, from 11 am- 5pm. Reservations are recommended, because tours often sell out. Tours begin at the Visitor Center at 19 Madison Street, where you will find a museum shop and small exhibit center. Group tours, school programs, virtual programs, and special events are also offered throughout the year.
Eastman Museum
The George Eastman Museum is located on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. The institution is also a longtime leader in film preservation and photographic conservation.
The Strong National Museum of Play
The Strong Museum is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families with highly interactive exhibits and programs. The Strong houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play. The Strong also owns and cares for the world's most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, board games, video games, other electronic games, books, documents, and other historical materials related to play. This unprecedented assemblage offers a unique interpretive and educational window into the critical role of play in human physical, social, and intellectual development and the ways in which play reflects cultural history. Great outing for your "inner child!"