Welcome to our blog where we go over different aspects of life in Rochester, NY. Our goal is to bring our city online with virtual tours.
FAST FACTS: Rochester Public Market is located at 280 N. Union St. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday year-round Over 300 vending stalls Offer local produce, meats and seafood, eggs and dairy products, ethnic delicacies, prepared and packaged foods, specialty items, general merchandise Independent local businesses, cafes, food stands, coffee shops, purveyors, breweries, retail shops, and […]
Cobbs Hill Park located in the city’s southeast area features a 100-acre sanctuary filled with large oaks and wildlife. At the highest point, you’ll find great views of the city of Rochester and the surrounding area. The Reservoir’s walkways, iron fence, steps, and overlooks were designed by the Olmsted firm. PARK HIGHLIGHTS: -Cobbs Hill Reservoir […]
Genesee Riverway Trail: The Genesee Riverway Trail (GRT) is an off-road 24-mile scenic multi-use trail that runs through Rochester for walking, running, and bicycling along the Genesee River. It extends through the scenic, historic, and cultural heart of Rochester, from the Erie Canal to downtown and Lake Ontario. It provides pedestrian access to the Genesee River, […]
A trip to Rochester, NY would not be complete without a drive along Lakeshore Boulevard to Durand Eastman Park and Lake Ontario Beach. From Culver Road, you can take Sweet Fern Road which winds alongside the Arboretum. It will bring you to Lakeshore Boulevard where you will find ample parking. In season you can drive […]
The 39-acre Ontario Beach Park is located at 4800 Lake Avenue. It contains one of the Great Lakes best natural sand beaches. The park attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually. Charlotte Pier The 721 meters long Charlotte Pier is located at 1 Beach Avenue. The Pier offers a half-mile of access to both the […]
Frederick Law Olmsted Highland Park was expertly designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. He was regarded as the founder of American landscape architecture, Olmstead is best known for designing Central Park in New York City. You can find a detailed list of his Principal Projects at National Association for Olmsted Parks. Rochester Lilac Festival Highland Park […]
The Falls on the Genesee River: There are six falls on the Genesee River. Three are located in Letchworth State Park. In Rochester, there are three waterfalls. The three falls are: the Upper or High Falls, the Middle Falls and the Lower Falls. High Falls can be viewed from the Pont de Rennes Pedestrian Bridge. Looking out over the gorge you will be captivated by […]
Today the Erie Canal is a popular site for recreation all year-long. The towpath is frequented by walkers, joggers, and bikers year-round. Mid-May to October you will find leisure boats, crew teams, and tour boats on the waterway. The Erie Canal is a 200-year-old modern engineering marvel that extends from Albany to Buffalo. It runs […]
We will be highlighting each of the places on our Top 25 List throughout the year. Look for posts every month on the 2nd and 4th Friday. See below for the Posting Schedule. #1- The Erie Canal: #2- Genesee River High Falls and Brown’s Race Historic District: #03- Highland Park #4- Ontario Beach Park #5- Durand Eastman Park #6- Turning […]