Is Rochester Worth Visiting?

A delight for lovers of history and culture, with its iconic landmarks, literary connections and unique shopping and dining options, this city offers something to explore around every corner. Last year Rochester's most popular attraction marked 800 years since one of its defining moments.

Is Rochester New York worth visiting?

Rochester, New York

Despite the fall of Kodak, Rochester's arts and culture scene is more vibrant that ever. ... There are many cultural festivals, including the jazz fest, as well as public markets, exceptional museums, beautiful parks, and attractions at the shores of the enormous Lake Ontario.

What is Rochester famous for?

I was born and raised in Rochester, NY, a legacy city historically famous for being the birthplace of companies like Cunningham Stage Coach, Bausch and Lamb, Eastman Kodak Co. and Xerox. First dubbed the “Young Lion of the West” thanks to our Erie Canal, we were one of America's first boomtowns.