Historic Rochester, NY Has More Enticements Than You Realized

The northward-flowing Genesee River meets Great Lake Ontario in Rochester: New York State's third-largest city. A hub of industry since shortly after its post-Revolutionary War founding, Rochester remains at the forefront of innovation. If you remember the days of film cameras, then you probably helped build Rochester, which has famously been home to the Eastman Kodak Company since 1888. And that means you owe it to yourself to visit this lively city, where these days, "Kodak moments" happen at cool museums and flower-filled parks, at sports and performing arts venues, beside waterfalls and at more than 100 area wineries, breweries and distilleries. Ready to explore Rochester? Here are 15 of the best things to do in and near "Rachacha." 01of 15 Act Like a Kid (at Any Age) at the Strong National Museum of Play Address1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607-3941, USAGet directionsPhone+1 585-263-2700WebVisit website You'll never think of museums the same way after a visit to this inte...