- The list below includes 34 free or cheap things to do in or near Rochester, New York, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Bowling, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Parks.
- From Highland Park to Mount Hope Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Rochester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield and Brighton.
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Local artists lead wine-sipping guests brushstroke by brushstroke through the creation of a painting
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Covering 150 acres, the Highland Park is best known for hosting the Lilac Festival. In here there are found a conservatory, memorials, gardens, and other amenities and facilities. Some of these can be rented for private events, such as weddings.
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Covering 196 acres and established in 1838, the Mount Hope Cemetery is the first Victorian municipal cemetery in America. Since then, approximately 350,000 locals have found their final resting place in here.
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Spend a perfect day on the beach when you visit Ontario Beach Park, with 39-acres of greenery and waterfront access. Your family will enjoy swimming, hiking, picnicking, and biking, and for a fee ride the carousel.
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The 16-mile Genesee Riverway Trail runs from the Erie Canal through downtown to Lake Ontario. The trail runs through nine historic districts and passes through or near 12 city parks along the Genesee River.
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Cobbs Hill Park is 109 acres and includes a reservoir, tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, a loop for running or walking and many trails. The park also features a collection of lilacs and original tree plantings.
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Three different waterfalls are contained within the City of Rochester's Letchworth State Park with the tallest being the Genesee River's High Falls. It is 97 feet high and can be viewed from a general park area near the falls.
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Serving the community since 1905, the Rochester Public Market is held 52 weeks a year on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Fresh produce, specialty items, and ethic delicacies are available at the numerous vendors.
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180 Reservoir Avenue, Rochester, NY
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As an indoor botanical garden, Highland Botanical Park & Lamberton Conservatory features a mix of tropical and desert plants ranging from cacti to ferns. Visitors are welcome to walk through the garden, which has heating in the winter.
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Spanning 977 acres on the shores of Lake Ontario, Durand Eastman Park features extensive woodlands with lakes, slopes, and valleys. The park offers opportunities for fishing, golfing, kayaking, and cross country skiing.
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One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607
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Hundreds of thousands of toy-related items are found in the collection at the National Museum of Play at The Strong, including in here the largest collection of dolls in the world. Among the attractions in here, there can mentioned the Discovery Garden, the aquarium reef tanks, and the Reading Adventureland.