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"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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"Eyes on Earth" Exhibition
05/02/2009 - 09/07/2009
The satellites of NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS) constantly scan our planet to gather information for scientists. D...
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"Heart Stampin,' Crucible Bustin,' Pipebendin': Inside Studio Glass" Exhibit
05/18/2009 - 10/16/2009
Rakow Research Library Enjoy a display of posters, photographs, drawings, and ephemera from the Studio Glass movement. S...
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"Masters of Studio Glass: Richard Craig Meitner" Exhibition
05/12/2009 - 10/18/2009
West Bridge The intellectual, poetic, and always changing work of the American artist Richard Craig Meitner reflects a v...
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"Wild Ocean" Giant-Screen Film
04/17/2009 - 09/27/2009
Witness the unbelievable feeding frenzy that takes place each year as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal ...
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"Wolfgang Wednesdays" at Hochstein
07/08/2009 - 07/08/2009
An all-Mozart concert with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director Christopher Seaman and featuring RPO Concertm...
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3 Mo' Divas
07/07/2009 - 08/05/2009
3 Mo’Divas brings down the house with this fantastic musical journey featuring Broadway showstoppers, jazz, soul, ...
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6x6x2009
06/18/2009 - 07/12/2009
6x6x2009 Don't miss the visual art event of the summer! Over 3,050 original works of art are on sale right now, all $20 ...
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6x6x2009 Closing Party with Margaret Explosion
07/09/2009 - 07/09/2009
Don't miss the 6x6x2009 Closing Party with Margaret Explosion! Thursday, July 9th, 5-9pm (Margaret Explosion from 7-9pm)...
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American Heritage Tour
04/14/2009 - 12/31/2009
Walking tour of historic Rochester. On the map of the tour are Frederick Douglass' Office, Civil War Memorial, marker of...
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Artisan Works features the Evolution of Ross Rider’s Wooden Model A Ford
11/07/2008 - 01/01/2010
For over a decade, Artisan Works resident woodworker Ross Rider has masterfully engineered and carved sculptures that im...
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Buffalo Bills Training Camp
07/01/2009 - 07/31/2009
Check out the Bills in action! Watch the team as they get ready for the 2009 season during summer training camp.
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City of Rochester July 4th fireworks and 175th Fanfare
07/04/2009 - 07/04/2009
Join Mayor Robert J. Duffy, Conductor Jeff Tyzik and the Rochester Philharmonic POPS orechestr, as Rochester pays an u...
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Concerts by the Shore
06/03/2009 - 08/26/2009
All ages will enjoy these free evening concerts along with the cool breezes off Lake Ontario. Co-Sponsored by Wegmans an...
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Downtown Batavia Public Market
06/25/2009 - 09/10/2009
Experience the Downtown Batavia Public Market, Open Every Thursday, June 25th thru September 10th. Fresh Vegetables, Fru...
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Downtown Historical Walking Tour
07/04/2009 - 10/10/2009
Historical walking tour of downtown Rochester. Approximately 2hours in length. Call for reservations to Peter at 58...
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Eastman Community Music School Band Adventure Concert:
07/09/2009 - 07/09/2009
Priscilla Brown, conductor
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Eastman Community Music School Summer Jazz Studies Big Band Concert:
07/10/2009 - 07/10/2009
Jeff Campbell and Harold Danko directors
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Eastman Community Music School Summer Jazz Studies Combo Concert:
07/09/2009 - 07/09/2009
Jeff Campbell and Harold Danko, directors
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Eastman Summer Percussion Institute
07/06/2009 - 07/06/2009
Faculty Recital: Michael Burritt, percussion
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Eastman Summer Percussion Institute Participant Concert, Michael Burritt, director
07/09/2009 - 07/09/2009
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Eastman Summer Sings: Brahms, Requiem; with William Weinert, conductor
07/07/2009 - 07/07/2009
Your chance to sing great music with Eastman School of Music faculty and students.
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Favorites from the Contemporary Glass Collection Exhibition
05/11/2009 - 01/01/2010
Changing Exhibitions Gallery Discover (or rediscover!) some of our most popular contemporary works. Evening Dress with S...
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First and Last: Arts and Crafts
04/03/2009(No End Date)
Come experience handmade art and crafts by local artists and artisans, the first and last weekend of every month at Spot...
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Foodlink Farmers' Market
06/10/2009 - 09/30/2009
Every Wednesday, begining June 10th, until September 30th, 2009. Come enjoy fresh, local produce and goods featuring fru...
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Freedom Trail Tour
04/14/2009 - 12/31/2009
Walking tour with local tour guide and costume performer Vessy Jivkova. In the footsteps of Frederick Douglass - famous ...
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From Bloomers to Bikinis
06/02/2009 - 09/06/2009
Men's and women's bathing suits spanning the Victorian and Edwardian Era to the mod swinging Seventies. The exhibi...
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Garden Vibes
07/09/2009 - 07/09/2009
The concerts of the 16th annual Garden Vibes series take place Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.)...
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Glorious 4th!
07/04/2009 - 07/04/2009
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION- NEW CITIZENS SWORN IN! Festivities will last throughout the day and include; a parade...
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Guided Walking Tours of Mount Hope Cemetery
05/02/2009 - 10/31/2009
Take a guided tour of America's first municipal Victorian cemetery. Visit the graves of celebrated Rochester history-mak...
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High Falls Laser Light Show
07/02/2009 - 09/05/2009
Laser light show focuses on historical figures such as Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass, as well as favorites ...
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Hill Cumorah Pageant
07/10/2009 - 07/17/2009
Experience one of the world's great outdoor theatrical productions. Each July, seven evening performances are presented ...
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Hochstein at High Falls Summer Series
07/09/2009 - 07/16/2009
The series includes six outdoor concerts during June and July, Thursdays at 12:15 in the Granite Mills Park at High Fall...
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Horizons Restaurant Fabulous Sunday Brunch
01/04/2009 - 12/27/2009
Horizons Restaurant Fabulous Sunday Brunch features music of pianist Bill Slater.
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Independence Day Celebration!
07/04/2009 - 07/04/2009
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra returns home for the summer - help us kick it off with our first Independence Day c...
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Independence Day Guied Tour
07/04/2009 - 07/05/2009
Independence Day walking guided tour visits historic sites and people who created and lead to prosperity this nation.&nb...
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Jackson Square Concerts "Friday Night In The Square"
06/19/2009 - 08/28/2009
Jackson Square Concert Series, "Friday Night In The Square", starting June 19th - August 28th, 7-9 pm, Alleywa...
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July 4th Fireworks Cruises on the Genesee River
07/04/2009 - 07/04/2009
A unique opportunity to watch Rochester's fireworks display from a boat on the Genesee River. Both the Sam Patch to...
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July Fourth Fireworks Cruise on the Mary Jemison and Sam Patch Boats
07/04/2009 - 07/04/2009
Enjoy a spectacular view of Rochester’s July 4th downtown fireworks display from the decks of the historic Mary Je...
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Live After 5 at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront - Featuring "Agonal Rhythm"
07/10/2009 - 07/10/2009
Featuring Music By "Agonal Rhythm" Happy hour on the patio with live music and drink specials. Patio entertain...
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Live Music
08/28/2008 - 12/31/2009
Check our web site or call 232.6090 to find out who's playing.
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Long Ago But Not Forgotten- The War Of 1812
06/27/2009 - 07/04/2009
The War of 1812 is recalled and honored at Genesee Country Village & Museum. A battle re-enactment and authentic enc...
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Maira Kalman: The Elements of Style
05/02/2009 - 08/02/2009
Don't miss the opening of this exhibition that features more than 50 original illustrations for a new edition of the cla...
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Nature as Artifice: New Dutch Landscape in Photography and Video Art
06/14/2009 - 08/16/2009
Nature as Artifice: New Dutch Landscape in Photography and Video Art evokes an immediate mental picture of the idyllic a...
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New Topographics: Photographs of a Man-altered Landscape
06/14/2009 - 09/27/2009
The exhibit, first presented in 1975 at George Eastman House, signaled the emergence of a new approach to landscape phot...
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Not a Cornfield
05/30/2009 - 07/12/2009
A photography and video installation capturing the transformation of a 32-acre brownfield in the historic center of Los ...
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Rochester Rhinos vs. Austin
07/05/2009 - 07/05/2009
Come experience the fast and exhilarating game of soccer, as Rochester's ONLY Professional soccer team takes on Austin! ...
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Rochester Rhinos vs. Puerto Roco Islanders
07/10/2009 - 07/10/2009
Come experience the fast and exhilarating game of soccer, as Rochester's ONLY Professional soccer team takes on the Puer...
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RPO Center City Summer Series
07/10/2009 - 07/11/2009
Best of the Blues: Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra under are joined by some...
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Summer Photo Fun Workshop for Kids
06/29/2009 - 08/28/2009
Young photographers (ages 7-12) will discover their talent behind the lens with this expanded variety of week-long-photo...
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Twilight Tours of Mount Hope Cemetery
05/14/2009 - 08/06/2009
Take a guided walking tour of historic Mount Hope Cemetery at a particularly beautiful time of day. Hear fascinating sto...
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Videotopia
05/30/2009 - 11/01/2009
Grab a joystick and jump right into the action at a completely hands-on exhibit that lets you relive the thrillof playin...
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Voices of Contemporary Glass: The Heineman Collection" Exhibition
05/16/2009 - 01/03/2010
Changing Exhibitions Gallery Explore international studio glass through the Heineman collection, which showcases more th...
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Entertainment
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Girlfriend's Spa-Jama Party Package
Valid 05/27/2009 - 12/30/2009
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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BABYMOON Retreat
Valid 04/14/2009 - 12/30/2009
Abner Adams House
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Rochester Marriott Hotels Special Rate
Valid 06/03/2009 - 09/15/2009
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Airport
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Amour Package
Valid 05/01/2009 - 12/30/2009
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Group of 5 Takes 20% off
Valid 05/01/2009 - 12/31/2009
Rochester Tour Company
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Friday is Free
Valid 05/18/2009 - 09/15/2009
Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport
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Discount Admission Ticket
Valid 06/01/2009 - 09/18/2009
Rochester Rhinos Soccer Team
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Signature Tranquility - A Two Day Escape
Valid 06/04/2009 - 12/30/2009
Destination Victor, NY Marketing Association
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Lucky Duck Casino Package
Valid 03/25/2009 - 12/31/2009
Brookwood Inn
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame Package
Valid 04/16/2009 - 09/01/2009
Rochester Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
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Rediscover Romance
Valid 03/25/2009 - 12/31/2009
Brookwood Inn
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Summer "Out N' About" Rochester Couples Package
Valid 05/18/2009 - 09/15/2009
Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport
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Shopaholic Package
Valid 03/04/2009 - 12/30/2009
Strathallan Hotel
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Summer "Out N' About" Rochester Family Package
Valid 05/18/2009 - 09/15/2009
Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport
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Bike the Erie Canal
Valid 05/01/2009 - 10/31/2009
1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast
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