- TripBuzz found 35 things to do with kids in or near Rochester, New York, including 10 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield and Brighton.
- From National Museum of Play at The Strong to Seneca Park Zoo, the Rochester area offers 31 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Bowling and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- Famous for being home to many acclaimed universities and research programs, the city of Rochester is also a thriving technological and business community. In addition to being the birthplace of many major organizations, such as Kodak, it is also a beautiful residential and tourist location. The most popular points of interest are the diverse restaurants and shopping centers, theatres, musical venues, thriving nightlife and its annual festivals.
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Miniature replicas of racing cars zip around a slotted track as kids go head to head in heats, aiming for the chance to be a top finisher
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The Geva Theatre Center is hosted by the former building of the Naval-Armory Convention Hall, a building listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The first productions were staged in 1973, and since then famous actors held shows in here, such as Samuel L. Jackson.
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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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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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The Rochester Auditorium Theatre hosts a variety of performances, including The Book of Mormon, the Rochester Theater Organ Society, Bill Cosby 77, and Warren Miller's No Turning Back. The location also offers arts education programs, including master classes.
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Scenic waterfalls, winding trails, and large shady trees, and wild animals make up Corbett's Glen Natural Park. A perfect destination for strolling, hiking, photography and viewing local wildlife.
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Tinker Nature Park is a historic park with miles of nature trails through woodland and wetland environments. The visitor center has educational displays about local wildlife. They also sometimes host Civil War reenactments and other historical events.
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A family farm that grows a variety of vegetables, Wickham Farms also offers entertainment attractions for kids, including batting cages, a corn maze, and mini golf. In the barn is a restaurant that serves casual meals and ice cream.
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At the Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, visitors will be able to ski on a mountain with a 2,200-foot elevation at the summit. The location also hosts snowsports adventure camps, ski and snowboard lessons for both children and adults, and equipment rentals.
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The Richard P Outhouse Park is a local Canandaigua park that is geared toward offering seniors and those with disabilities a recreational outlet. Enjoyed by patrons of all ages, the park offers easy walking trails, picnic pavilions and more.