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There are always reasons in every season to visit Rochester.
"Who Knew?!" exclaimed a USA Today article on Rochester that went on to call us a "serendipitous and surprising getaway". We think once you VisitRochester, you'll be delighted at your discoveries as well. Its people and places live up to our top rankings for friendliness, family fun and memorable getaways. Famous sites blend with charming neighborhoods and historic canal towns to create a mosaic of attractions to visit. Cruise, bike or hike, on the original Erie Canal path while visiting great restaurants, shops and quaint villages along the way. You'll soon discover why we think Rochester is made for Living...for a weekend or a lifetime.
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“Vinifera—An Unforeseen Sensitivity”
09/03/2010 - 09/05/2010
“Vinifera—An Unforeseen Sensitivity” Stu Chait’s explorations in the cyclic rise and fall of lif...
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21st Regionalists: The Art of the Next West
05/19/2010 - 01/09/2011
Regionalism – a popular mid-20th century art movement underscoring how region influences identity – has been...
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4th Rochester Biennial
07/25/2010 - 10/03/2010
4th Rochester Biennial July 25-October 3, 2010 Grand Gallery
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Amadeus
09/07/2010 - 10/03/2010
Stunned by the brilliance of Mozart’s music, and consumed by jealousy for a gift he knows he can never possess, th...
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Amazing Maize Maze Grand Opening
08/13/2010 - 09/17/2010
The 13th Annual Amazing Maize Maze Opens on Friday August 13th This year's theme, Lucky 13, will put superstition, myste...
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Artist’s Choice Tour: Daniel Clayman
09/03/2010 - 09/03/2010
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to discover the Museum glass collection through the eyes of Daniel Clayman, an ar...
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BRAIN: The World Inside Your Head
05/22/2010 - 09/06/2010
Delve into the inner workings of the brain! This highly interactive experience features innovative special effects, 3-D ...
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Brighton Farmers' Market
05/30/2010 - 10/31/2010
A popular Sunday morning market featuring a wide variety of products from local farmers and producers. Organic and susta...
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Cameras from the Technology Collection
03/28/2010(No End Date)
Highlights from the world's largest technology collection, including an Edison Kinetoscope and Joe Rosenthal's Speed Gra...
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Canandaigua Wine Walk September 4th
09/04/2010 - 09/04/2010
Enjoy sampling the finest Finger Lakes wine in while walking historic Canandaigua! Merchants, including apparel, gift st...
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Coca-Cola Weekend Entertainment Series
05/29/2010 - 09/04/2010
featuring favorite bands and entertainers in the Waterloo Premium Outlets Courtyard
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Colorama
06/19/2010 - 10/17/2010
From 1950 until 1990, Kodak’s Coloramas were a familiar sight to millions of commuters in New York City's Grand Ce...
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Drawings for American Stained Glass
05/17/2010 - 12/31/2010
Drawings of American stained glass windows from the Rakow Research Library illustrate the expansion of style in the 20th...
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Drum Corps Associates World Championship
09/02/2010 - 09/06/2010
Musicians and dancers compete in the 46th annual Drum Corps Associates World Championship
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Fall Barn Sale
09/09/2010 - 09/11/2010
Includes "bag sale" Saturday.
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Farewell to Summer
09/05/2010 - 09/05/2010
Letchworth Park Farewell to Summer at the High Falls Rec Area, Mt. Morris Entrance. Wildlife Educators Coalition pr...
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Farmer's Market
06/24/2010 - 10/30/2010
Farmer's Market has local fruit and vegetable vendors along with two local bakeries.
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Fireworks Extravaganza
09/04/2010 - 09/04/2010
Thrill to a spectacular fireworks show with brilliant ground displays, all set to dramatic music and inspiring narration...
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Giant-Screen Film "Dolphins"
07/10/2010 - 03/27/2011
Using exotic locations, current scientific research, and encounters between people and dolphins, this beautiful film pre...
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Junior Curator’s Exhibition
06/11/2010 - 10/31/2010
June 11 – October 31, 2010 After weeks of study at the Museum, local middle and high school students lend their ow...
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Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
09/03/2010 - 09/06/2010
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Live Entertainment at Nola's Restaurant
02/05/2010 - 01/29/2011
Live Bands Friday and Saturday's. Celebrating a special event, just getting together with friends, or for no reason...
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Masters of Studio Glass: Jirí Harcuba
05/01/2010 - 10/31/2010
Czech artist Jiří Harcuba is internationally known for his portraits in engraved glass. For this exhibit, the art...
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Medieval Glass for Popes, Princes, and Peasants
03/15/2010 - 01/02/2011
This is the first exhibition in the United States devoted to glass made for the daily use of peasants, princes, and pope...
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Mindbender Mansion
05/29/2010 - 09/06/2010
Explore a quirky mansion filled with brain teasers and activities to test the problem solving skills of even the most ex...
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Mysteries of the Great Lakes
04/17/2010 - 03/27/2011
This giant-screen film takes you on a thrilling journey across Earth's greatest freshwater ecosystem. Follow the camera ...
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Persistent Shadow: Considering the Photographic Negative
03/28/2010 - 10/17/2010
A showcase of photographic negatives from the range from Alexander Gardner’s Abraham Lincoln, 1863, to Eastman Hou...
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Portrait
03/01/2000(No End Date)
Two hundred years of portraits from the Eastman House collection, from daguerreotype to digital, which allow the viewer ...
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Raggedy Ann and Berenstain Bears Summer
07/10/2010 - 09/06/2010
Meet Raggedy Ann or a Berenstain Bear daily, go on a raggedy Ann scavenger hunt through the museum, and join in the fa...
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Seniors Rock Seabreeze
09/03/2010 - 09/03/2010
1st ANNUAL SENIORS ROCK SEABREEZE Friday Sept 3 One day only adults age 55+ can experience Seabreeze Amusement park at t...
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South Wedge Farmers Market
06/03/2010 - 10/28/2010
A lively farmers market in the vibrant urban village of the South Wedge, close to downtown Rochester. Offering abundant ...
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Studio Faculty Presentation
09/07/2010 - 09/07/2010
Attend a free, informal lecture by Studio faculty members Janusz Pozniak, Amanda Gundy, Timothy Drier, and Loretta Yang....
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The Machine
06/04/2010 - 09/19/2010
The Machine June 4 - September 19, 2010 Lockhart Gallery
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Tiffany Treasures: Favrile Glass from Special Collections
11/02/2009 - 10/01/2010
West Bridge This exhibit will include a selection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s blown glass, designed by Tiffany and ...
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Village Idiots Improv Comedy
09/03/2010 - 09/03/2010
Improv elimination where "Survivor" meets Improv Comedy. A group of improvisers are randomly chosen to play a ...
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Voices of Contemporary Glass: The Heineman Collection
05/01/2010 - 01/02/2011
Through January 2, 2011 Explore international studio glass through the Heineman collection, which showcases more than 24...
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Weddings of a Century: 1840 - 1940
06/22/2010 - 09/30/2010
Wedding gowns, etc. on display from 1840 to 1940.
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Whimisical Art
07/23/2010 - 10/22/2010
A playful and imaginative display by local artist Dianne Dengel, Nancy Wiley, Craig Wilson, Brian Wilson and Albert Wi...
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Entertainment
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Enjoy a Night with Friends
Valid 09/01/2010 - 04/30/2011
Hampton Inn Webster
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Sundays are Bring Your Own Wine Night!
Valid 05/26/2010 - 12/26/2010
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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Night Life Package
Valid 04/15/2010 - 11/15/2010
Rochester Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
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Dog Days of Rochester Package
Valid 11/23/2009 - 12/31/2010
Hampton Inn North
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10% Off Transportation Service
Valid 05/03/2010 - 12/31/2010
Diamonds Limousine Service
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Create your own Golf Package
Valid 05/27/2010 - 10/30/2010
Abner Adams House
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The Browns & Dolphins Cruise Combo, presented by Just Cruises Inc.
Valid 08/06/2010 - 09/03/2010
DePrez Group of Travel Companies
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Play and Stay Strong
Valid 03/01/2010 - 12/31/2010
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester Marketplace
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame Package
Valid 04/17/2010 - 09/06/2010
Rochester Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
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Girlfriend's Spa-Jama Party Package
Valid 05/27/2009 - 12/30/2010
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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Cruise For Life In Support of Mercy Flight Central
Valid 08/06/2010 - 01/11/2011
DePrez Group of Travel Companies
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Save on Summer Family Fun at Seabreeze Park
Valid 08/12/2010 - 09/06/2010
Seabreeze Park
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“Full Moon Harvest Feast & Guided Full Moon Night Hike”
Valid 10/23/2010 - 10/23/2010
Destination Victor, NY Tourism Marketing Association
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One Night of Romance
Valid 01/19/2010 - 12/31/2010
Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester
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Shoppers Package
Valid 01/14/2009 - 12/30/2010
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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