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Things to see in Rochester, New York (United States): 39 places and when to go
Rochester, New York is a city in United States with around 755,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (20), History (7), Museums and art (5). The best known are George Eastman Museum, Memorial Art Gallery and The Strong National Museum of Play. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 43.1724, -77.6219
- Population
- About 755,000
- Places
- 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (20) · History (7) · Museums and art (5) · Architecture (4) · With kids (3) · Nature (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 398 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rochester, New York
The places in and around Rochester, New York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- George Eastman MuseumFilm and photography museum and archive in Rochester, New York, United States4.0 km
- Memorial Art GalleryArt museum operated by the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, United States3.2 km
- The Strong National Museum of PlayNational museum dedicated to toys and play located in Rochester, New York, United States2.8 km
- Braddock BayBay in New York, United States of America17 km
- Charlotte–Genesee LighthouseLighthouse in New York, United States9.0 km
- Seabreeze Amusement ParkAmusement park in Irondequoit, New York, USA9.2 km
- Seneca Park ZooZoo in Rochester, New York, US4.0 km
- Times Square BuildingBuilding in Rochester, New York, United States2.1 km
- Court Street BridgeBridge in Rochester, New York, United States2.4 km
- First Unitarian Church of RochesterChurch building in Rochester, United States of America6.3 km
- Ganondagan State Historic SiteState historic site in New York, United States28 km
- Susan B. Anthony HouseHistoric building in Rochester, New York2.2 km
- Broad Street BridgeBridge and aqueduct in Rochester, New York, United States2.2 km
- Rundel Memorial LibraryLibrary in Rochester, New York, United States2.3 km
- Eastman Dental DispensaryHospital in New York, United States2.8 km
- Irondequoit Bay Outlet BridgeBridge in Monroe County, New York, United States of America10.0 km
- Rochester Zen CenterBuddhist sangha in Rochester, New York3.4 km
- Stone–Tolan HouseHistoric house in New York, United States7.4 km
- Strasenburgh PlanetariumPublic planetarium and astronomy center in Rochester, operated by the Rochester Museum and Science Center3.6 km
- Blue Barn CideryBrewery15 km
- Boocha Babe Kombucha LLCBrewery138 m
- Fifth Frame Brewing CoBrewery9.3 km
- Genesee Brewing CompanyBrewery in Rochester, New York, U.S1.0 km
- Heroes Brewing CompanyBrewery4.6 km
And the other 15, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Iron Tug Brewing, K2 Brothers Brewing, Katboocha, Living Roots Rochester, Lock 32, Mullers Cider House, Nine Maidens Brewing Company, No BS Brew Company, Noble Shepherd Craft Brewery, Rohrbach Buffalo Road Brewpub, Seed and Stone Cidery + Meadery, Song Hill, Strangebird, Swiftwater Brewing
- History: Rising Storm Brewing Company
When to go to Rochester, New York
The best time to visit Rochester, New York is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulBest time14:54
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. In April, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rochester, New York
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 398 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sodus5 places45 km
- Albion7 places47 km
- Syracuse9 places47 km
- Seneca Falls8 places73 km
- Hammondsport14 places87 km
- Saratoga Springs5 places91 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rochester, New York?
The best known: George Eastman Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, The Strong National Museum of Play, Braddock Bay, Charlotte–Genesee Lighthouse. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rochester, New York?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Rochester, New York?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 398 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rochester, New York as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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