Six things to do in Rochester NY

One of the great benefits of living in Western NY is the wide variety of things to do in the Rochester NY area. If you aren’t opposed to getting in a car and driving 3 hours in any direction your options improve dramatically. This blog post will cover some of the “must see” attractions that the area has to offer.

1. Letchworth State Park- If you are a fan of the outdoors: camping, hiking, fishing, and site seeing then this is a must do for the summer or fall. According to their website, “Swimming pools, fishing areas, hiking trails, hot air ballooning, whitewater rafting and canoeing by permit are just some of the additional attractions at Letchworth.”

There really is something for everyone in the “grand canyon of the east” for more information visit http://www.letchworthpark.com

2. Arts- For those of you that love the finer aspects of art and culture, time a visit for a Friday. Every first Friday of the month you can be treated to a monthly citywide gallery night that encourages collaboration between non-profit, university, and commercial art venues in Rochester, NY. http://www.firstfridayrochester.org

3. Seneca Park Zoo- Located at 2222 St. Paul Street Rochester, NY 14621 the zoo features a wide variety of animals from African Elephants and Lions to Asian Painted Frogs. Hours are from 10am to 5pm for a full and exciting day with some of the most interesting animals to watch and feed.

4. Thrill Seekers- Adrenaline junkies take note, Seabreeze Amusement Park will satisfy your need for speed. Featuring roller coasters, thrill rides, kiddie rides, and a water park to cool down. http://seabreeze.com

5. Sports- Whether you love to participate or simply watch athletics, Rochester offers numerous professional sports teams including the Rochester Red Wings (baseball), Rochester Rhinos (Soccer), Rochester Americans (hockey), Rochester Knighthawks (indoor lacrosse), Rochester RazorSharks (basketball), Western NY Flash (Women’s Soccer), and Rochester Rattlers (outdoor lacrosse).

6. Food and Drink- The close proximity to the Finger Lakes allows visitors to experience a broad range of wineries and unique food experiences. There are 5 major wine trails that allow enthusiasts to sample a variety of treats made from the grapes in the region. If wine isn’t your thing, there are also Finger Lakes Food Tours (http://www.flfoodtours.com) which offers
the perfect way to sample exceptionally good ‘offerings’ from area restaurants and specialty shops. You will learn about these remarkable chefs, and proprietors while we eavesdrop in on their stories including interesting tidbits of this city’s history, culture, and sights.

There is no shortage of events and attractions in the Rochester NY area. The one thing that you cannot claim is you are bored if visiting, these 6 ideas will get you started on a great experience and overview of the region!

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