- Our list of the best things to do in Rochester, New York, features the top 45 nearby activities — including 23 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rochester, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Food & Drink, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Rochester, NY , followed by 14 popular activities in nearby cities, including Canandaigua, Henrietta, Penfield, Brighton, Rochester and Bloomfield
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Studio offers escape room game for families and friends; players have one hour to solve different kind of puzzles and escape
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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 4th oldest amusement park in America, the Seabreeze Amusement Park has roller coasters, thrill rides, a waterpark, kiddie rides, and others. In here there are organized live shows. On the site there is also a themed museum, as well as food stands, and arcade games.
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78 different species of animals find their home at the Seneca Park Zoo, from the largest of the land mammals, to the oldest species of bony fish in the world. Special events are organized in here all around the year, and many of them coincide with the animals' birthdays.
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Frontier Field serves as the home ballpark for the minor league baseball team called the Rochester Red Wings. It officially opened in 1996, but the first baseball game was not conducted until 1997.
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Established in 1913, the Memorial Art Gallery has gathered since then a collection of 12,000 items, from all around the world, covering domains such as painting and sculpture. Some of the artifacts can be traced back to ancient Egypt.
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
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There are more than 1.2 million items in the permanent collection of Rochester Museum & Science Center. Books, media, documents, photography, and many others can be found 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 Sam Patch Erie Canal Tour departs from Schoen Place in the Port of Pittsford before traveling through the canal. Guests can encounter the signature canal experience when passing through the 40 ton gates to get through the lock chamber.
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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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Casa Large Vineyards & Winery offers guests the opportunity to taste its award-winning wines during operating hours. The location, which also hosts special events like corporate events, winery weddings, and proms, also hosts a variety of festivals and patio parties.