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Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. The Rochester metropolitan area is the second largest economy in New York State, behind the New York City metropolitan area. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City. It is the county seat for Monroe County.

New York's third most populous city. It is at the center of a larger Metropolitan Area which encompasses and extends beyond Monroe County and includes Genesee County, Livingston County, Ontario County, Orleans County and Wayne County.

Once known as the high-tech city before the rise of Silicon Valley, Rochester is home to innovating companies like Xerox and Kodak. This and its impressive history in photography, xerography and optics helped to earn the city the title of “The World’s Image Center ®” during the 1990s. The city has also been known as the “Young Lion of the West”, the “Flour City” and later the “Flower City.” Rochester offers an exciting, inventive, metropolitan community with many links to its rich past.

Rochester is a four-season city averaging 76 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and 32 degrees in the winter months. It has been the birthplace of many firsts including the fountain pen, the first gold tooth, the first commercially produced marshmallows and the first prepared mustard was manufactured by the R.T. French Company in 1904. Photography became available to the masses thanks to George Eastman and his flexible-film camera.



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Rochester Attractions and Activities

Attractions in and around Rochester

Entertainment abounds in Rochester. For the young or just the young at heart, there is the Seabreeze Amusement Park. Traditional rides and games provide hours of enjoyment. Or, try the full water park offering slides, pools and rafting. After a day in the sun, catch a free weekend tour at the Custom BrewCrafts Tours. To learn the mysteries of how beer is made and to sample the results, this is the place to be.

Wildlife: Located in the beautiful Seneca Park is the Seneca Park Zoo. The usual elephants, lion and tigers await visitors of all ages, but the enjoyment goes beyond the warm-blooded performers. The park offers grassy areas, two playgrounds, picnic pavilions, hiking trails, a trout pond and a footbridge across the Genesee River George.

Arts: Rochester is a culturally rich city with exceptional offerings for the art-minded individual. The abundance of available outlets stem partially from the work of the Rochester Art Club. Founded in 1877, the Art Club is one of the oldest continuously active art organizations in the country. The Club works to promote and advance the artistic growth of its professional membership. It is also focused on contributing to the cultural enrichment of the community. The Club offers, among other things, lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, workshops taught by nationally acclaimed artists and social events.

Museums and Cultural Centers

Antique Radio Museum (Bloomfield): Devoted to research, preservation and documentation of the history of wireless communications, with a large range of communications equipment exhibited.

Frederick Douglas Museum and Cultural Center (Rochester): Center dedicated as a tribute to Frederick Doughlas and his struggle for freedom, justice and equality.

Genesee Country Village & Museum (Mumford): Enjoy the restored pioneer’s village, their lifestyles and historic gardens of the Genesee Valley.

George Eastman House (Rochester): In the cultural district, home of George Eastman (founder of Eastman Kodak Company) hosts the world’s leading museum of photography and film.

Activities in Rochester

Traditional rides and games provide hours of enjoyment. Picnic, hiking trails, wildlife watching adds value to the enjoyment while vacationing in Rochester.

Festivals and Events in and around Rochester

Clothesline Festival (Sep 12-13, 2009).
Mendon Station Festival (Sep 12-13, 2009).
Pigeon Show (Sep 27, 2009).
Junior League of Rochester's Annual Holiday Market (Oct 17-18, 2009).
Wedding Expo & Bridal Show (Oct 18, 2009).
Psychic Fair (Oct 24 -25, 2009).
Women's Expo (Nov 7, 2009).
Antique Toy Show (Nov 15, 2009).

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