Things to Do Around Rochester

Visiting or living here, there is never a lack of activities for one to enjoy!

FAMILY DESTINATIONS

Being on Lake Ontario, close to the Finger Lakes, and central to all of New York; Rochester has a lot to offer families.

Seabreeze Amusement Park

Located where Irondequoit Bay meets the lake, Seabreeze Amusement Park is only 1 of 13 historic trolley parks still operating in the US. The main attraction, the wooden roller coaster Jack Rabbit, is the 4th oldest in the world.

Roseland Waterpark

Roseland Waterpark, operated by Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, is 56 acres of aquatic fun for the whole family in Canandaigua of the Finger Lakes region.

Lollypop Farm

Shelter for homeless or abused animals of all sorts available for adoption to the public with educational programs & services.

Seneca Park Zoo

AZA accredited zoo dedicated to the conservation of wildlife through community connection & education.

Monroe County Parks

The Monroe County Parks Department is comprised of dedicated staff working with community partners in effectively and efficiently providing an array of park services. This ensures that everyone may enjoy recreational and educational opportunities while treasuring the natural, zoological, horticultural, historical and geological features of the Monroe County Parks System.

HISTORY

Founded shortly after the American Revolution, Rochester is covered in historic significance; all of which still resonates with the area to this day. Take a look at just some of the area's museums and historical sites below.

Genesee Country Village & Museum

This living history museum is the largest in New York and one of the largest in the nation. The Genesee Country Nature Center, which includes 175 acres, five miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands and meadows, is open year round.

The George Eastman House

Eastman House is considered to be among the top cinematic collections worldwide; holding film titles produced since 1894. Be sure to explore the mansion that was once home to George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. The house and its exquisite gardens have been restored to offer visitors access to what was once a privileged view.

Rochester Museum & Science Center

A cultural hub of the local area’s business, science, technology, and natural history, RMSC also maintains The Cumming Nature Center trails as well as the Strasenburgh Planetarium. Major traveling exhibits are also a regular occurance here.

Susan B. Anthony House

This site shares the story of Susan B. Anthony’s lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women. They keep her vision alive by owning and protecting Anthony’s National Historic Landmark home; collecting artifacts and research directly related to her life and work; and making these resources available to the public.

The Strong National Museum of Play

Not only home to interactive educational displays for families of all ages, The Strong also houses the International Center for the History of Electronic Games, the National Toy Hall of Fame, the World Video Game Hall of Fame, the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, the Woodbury School, and the American Journal of Play.

Corning Museum of Glass

The Corning Museum of Glass is a museum in Corning, New York dedicated to the art, history and science of glass. It was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works and currently has a collection of more than 50,000 glass objects, some over 3,500 years old.

LOCAL TEAMS

If you are a sports fan, Rochester does not lack in variety for that department. Take a look below at some of the area's top teams and become a fan today.

Rochester Americans

American Hockey League team as a Buffalo Sabres affiliate at Blue Cross Arena

Rochester Knighthawks

The Rochester Knighthawks are a professional box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.

Rochester Razorsharks

The Rochester RazorSharks are a proud member of The Premier Basketball League (PBL).

Rochester Red Wings

The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor League Baseball team in the International League and is the top minor league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

Rochester Lancers

The Rochester Lancers are an American soccer team based in Rochester, New York. The Original Lancers were founded in 1967, were brought back in 2011 as an indoor team and then joined the NPSL in 2016

PUBLIC VENUES

Concerts, sports, skiing, and fun; Rochester provides venues for all sorts of fun.

For a list of area public golf courses visit Golf Local website.

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen International, nicknamed "The Glen", is an automobile race track located in Watkins Glen, New York, at the southern tip of Seneca Lake.

Swain Ski Resort

Swain Resort is the perfect skiing experiene for the entire family. Come see what winter really has to offer at a ski resort that insists you leave with a smile on your face! We offer terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. We thrive on introducing new people to our sport with lesson packages for every age and skill level. Be our guest, and come play in the snow at Swain Resort!

Frontier Field

Frontier Field is a baseball stadium located at One Morrie Silver Way in downtown Rochester, New York. It has been the home of the Rochester Red Wings of the International League since 1997.

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Thoroughbred racing 160 days per year & a video casino with diverse eateries & live entertainment.

The Dome Arena

The Dome Center is a fair and convention complex located in Henrietta, New York, just outside the city of Rochester. It is the former site of the annual Monroe County Fair. The facility was commissioned in 1957 as the replacement for Edgerton Park in midtown Rochester.

Bristol Mountain

Bristol Mountain, formally known as Bristol Mountain Winter Resort, is a ski resort located in South Bristol, New York in the Finger Lakes region. It is located 30 miles from the center of Rochester, New York, the nearest major city to the resort, and about 10 miles from Canandaigua on NY 64.

Blue Cross Arena

Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial.

THE ARTS

The Rochester area is a creative hub for the performing arts whose artistic roots are integral to its core.

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Performance auditorium established by George Eastman for music, dance & orchestral concerts. Home to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Little Theatre

Indie, foreign & popular movie anniversaries, as well as rotating art & music displays in a 1929 theater with casual cafe.

Memorial Art Gallery

Civic art museum under the U of R.

CMAC Performing Arts Center

Outdoor concert bowl in the Finger Lakes.

Blackfriars Theatre

Mid-sized professional theatre dedicated to promoting local talent.

Garth Fagan Dance

Internationally acclaimed contemporary American dance company whose namesake founder has worked on choreography for the Broadway smash, The Lion King, among others.

GEVA Theatre

Professional & public stage shows in 19th century venue with bar cafe.

RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre

Rochester Broadway Theatre League is an all-volunteer avenue for premier traveling & local performing productions, education & events.

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