Visit Rochester, New York
Known as "The Flower City," Rochester, NY, lies just a few miles south of Lake Ontario. The city is the 3rd-most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City and Buffalo. Rochester, NY is best known for its music culture, is home to major festivals including the Lilac Festival, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, and the Rochester Fringe Festival.
Fun Fact: Rochester, NY was the birthplace of Eastman Kodak, the film and photography company more commonly known as "Kodak". Their co-founder, George Eastman, was also a major philanthropist in Rochester, NY, who established the Eastman School of Music and the Eastman Dental Dispensary. Many places and buildings have been named after him to honor his work, and his historic home - the George Eastman Museum, still stands as the world's oldest museum dedicated to film and photography.
The Best Time to Visit Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY experiences a humid continental climate. Rochester, NY is hottest between June and August, with highs averaging at around 83°F. Rochester, NY is coldest from January to February, with lows averaging at around 16°F.
Hotels in Rochester, NY are most expensive between June and August. Hotels in Rochester, NY are cheapest in November.
Getting Around Rochester, New York
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) located just 6 miles southwest of downtown Rochester, serves the city. The most convenient way to get to Rochester from the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is via taxi. Taxis are widely available at the Taxi Cab Starter Booth, in front of the main terminal. It takes around 10 minutes to travel from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to downtown Rochester via taxi, and costs between US$15–US$20.
Driving is a popular way of getting to and around Rochester, NY. Car rental desks are conveniently located at the Baggage Claim area. Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to book, with free cancellation and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.
Regional Transit Service (RTS) offers public bus services in and around Rochester, NY. RTS buses run from 05:30–23:00, Monday–Friday, from 06:30–23:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. Single rides cost US$1, and day passes are available for US$3. The cheapest way of getting from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to downtown Rochester is by RTS Bus 2. The journey to downtown Rochester takes approx. 30 minutes, and costs US$1.
Things to Do in Rochester, New York
Highland Park is an arboretum in Rochester, NY that spans 150 acres and features over 500 lilac varieties. The park is most famous for its annual Lilac Festival, that occurs over 10 days every May. Thousands of people travel to Rochester, NY annually to witness nearly 400 varieties of lilacs in full bloom. Highland Park also features a natural amphitheater, a sunken garden, Warner Castle – a Gothic-style edifice, and Lamberton Conservatory – a conservatory greenhouse.
Susan B. Anthony, a women's rights and anti-slavery activist, played a key role in social progressivism in the 19th century in Rochester, NY. Her long term home in Rochester, NY - now The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House - was the city's first National Historic Landmark. It was also the site where she was arrested for voting in 1872. Anthony's home features a variety of memorabilia, artifacts, furnishings, and photographs. The rooms where she's met often with the other leaders of the Civil Rights movement have been well-preserved. The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House opens from 11:00–17:00, Tuesday–Sunday. Admission costs US$15, and includes a 45-minute guided tour.
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