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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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3rd Annual Chili for Charity Cook-off & Fireman's Muster
08/12/2006(No End Date)
Webster NY- FAMILY FIRST FCU 3rd Annual Chili for Charity Cook-off and Firemans Muster. Exhibits include Non-Motorized F...
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6th Annual National Silver Ball Tournament
08/08/2008 - 08/10/2008
Teams from across the country compete for top honors during this sixth annual tournament. Twelve teams play over three d...
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Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™
06/07/2008 - 09/01/2008
Bound into the world of Clifford™ and other Birdwell Island residents. Pilot the ferry, serve up fish and chips, make mu...
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Africas: Photographs from the Permanent Collection
06/28/2008 - 09/28/2008
This slice of our collection presents work by Mary Ellen Mark, Arnold Newman, Margaret Bourke-White, Nickolas Muray and ...
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Canal Splash
08/08/2008 - 08/10/2008
Canal Splash
* Make a splash on the NYS Canal System!
* August 8 - 10
* Over 100 events and activities along the NYS...
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Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta
06/14/2008 - 09/01/2008
Photojournalist Ed Kashi takes a look at the profound cost of oil exploitation in West Africa. This work traces the impa...
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Downtown Batavia Public Market
06/28/2008 - 10/18/2008
Join Us AT The Downtown Batavia Public Market every Saturday from 9:00 am until 2 pm, starting on June 28th. The market ...
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Downtown Batavia Public Market
06/28/2008 - 10/25/2008
Downtown Batavia Public Market is centrally located and provides a variety of products: baked goods (custom cupcakes,bre...
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Fairport Tuesday Summer Car Cruz Nites
06/03/2008 - 09/30/2008
Tuesdays between June - September from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Antique and classic cars, food, and live music in the Box Factory ...
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Finger Lakes Wine Tasting
01/13/2008 - 12/13/2008
Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting from Casa Larga, Widmer, Sonnenberg and Arbor Hill wineries.
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Foodlink Farmers' Market
06/18/2008 - 10/01/2008
The Foodlink Farmers’ Market will take place every Wednesday through October 1st, 11am to 2pm, in Washington Squar...
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Genesee River Dinner Cruises
07/04/2008 - 09/26/2008
Take a scenic dinner cruise on the Mary Jemison boat, Friday nights this summer! A cruise aboard the Mary Jemison depart...
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George Gershwin Revue
08/13/2008 - 08/14/2008
Enjoy an evening of George Gershwin in song and dance with adults from the Musical Theatre Workshop, directed by Christo...
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Going for Baroque Italian Organ Concert
07/06/2008 - 08/31/2008
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IPA New York State Powerlifting Championships
08/09/2008 - 08/09/2008
International Powerlifting Association event open to all interested in competing or seeing individuals push the limits o...
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J.A.M. Fest 2008
08/09/2008 - 08/09/2008
Free Admission! Great food! Great events! Live bands featuring some of our area's best talent! Featuring: Dangerous Unde...
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Jackson Square Concerts "Friday Night In The Square"
06/20/2008 - 08/29/2008
Jackson Square Concerts Series "Friday Night In The Square" in Downtown Batavia will be featuring the followin...
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Jackson Square Concerts "Friday Night In The Square"
06/20/2008 - 08/29/2008
Jackson Square Concerts "Friday Night In The Square". Every Friday night you can have great entertainment in d...
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
08/09/2008 - 08/09/2008
Join us for exciting activities including find the button in the haystack, kneading bread, doing laundry, sack races, ma...
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Masters of Studio Glass: Joel Philip Myers and Steven I. Weinberg
12/06/2007 - 10/19/2008
This exhibition celebrates the works of two contemporary glass artists: Joel Philip Myers, known for his blown sculptura...
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Monroe Village Farmers' Market
06/18/2008 - 10/22/2008
The Monroe Village Task Force welcomes the Monroe Village Farmers’ Market. As a community meeting place this marke...
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Nationwide Tour Xerox Classic
08/13/2008 - 08/19/2008
The Xerox Classic has become a premier event in the Upstate New York region. Sponsors, spectators, the media and the com...
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Reflecting the Heart of God
07/12/2008 - 08/29/2009
JOY GALLERY presents Artists Exhibits by Gallery Members and Special Guest Photographer, Anne Clements. During July and ...
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Rochester Omnium Bike Race
08/08/2008 - 08/10/2008
A 5th Annual event for Rochester, watch as bikers take on the challenging course on this ideal location. The Union Cycli...
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Rochester Tour
09/19/2007 - 12/31/2008
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Show Time!
08/15/2008 - 08/15/2008
"Family Friday" activities: Learn about the physics of dance, and investigate how your voice box works. Take an improv c...
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Spin: The Science of Rotation
06/11/2008 - 09/28/2008
Give science a whirl with this hands-on exhibit that explores the circular motion involved in everything from spinning t...
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St. Michael's Church Tour
12/09/2007 - 12/14/2008
Tour Rochester's gothic cathedral. Be enthralled by the beautiful stained glass windows and ornate interior. St. Micha...
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Sterling Renaissance Festival
07/05/2008 - 08/17/2008
The 32nd Annual Sterling, NY Renaissance Festival is a re-creation of an English festival around the time period of Quee...
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Summer in the City
08/15/2008 - 08/15/2008
Summer in the City is a two day festival in downtown Batavia. It starts with the Heritage Fest on Friday, August 15th (5...
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Summer in the City Festival (Heritage Fest & Family Fest)
08/15/2008 - 08/16/2008
"Summer in the City Fesitival" in Downtown Batavia is a two day event starting on Friday, August 15th with the...
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West African Masquerade: Photographs by Phyllis Galembo
06/28/2008 - 09/28/2008
Galembo photographs the ceremonial costumes of priests and priestesses in Africa, North and South America, and the Carib...
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Winners Concert, Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition
08/09/2008 - 08/09/2008
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Entertainment
- Special Offers
Free VIP Coupon Book
Valid 10/01/2007 - 12/31/2008
Waterloo Premium Outlets
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Pizza Party
Valid 11/27/2007 - 12/01/2008
Brookwood Inn
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Fall Holiday Package 2008
Valid 09/01/2008 - 11/30/2008
1885 Sutherland House, A Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn
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Two for One Special Offer
Valid 10/02/2007 - 12/31/2008
Susan B. Anthony House
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Seabreeze Amusement Park Summer Special
Valid 06/12/2008 - 09/15/2008
Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster
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Fun-Smart-Safe..and Just a Tank Away
Valid 07/02/2008 - 08/23/2008
Chautauqua Institution
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Amour Package
Valid 05/01/2008 - 12/30/2008
Hyatt Regency Rochester
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Sweet Treat!
Valid 05/02/2008 - 08/31/2008
Genesee Country Inn Bed and Breakfast
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Wine Tour Package for 6
Valid 05/22/2008 - 10/30/2008
Abner Adams House
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Bike the Erie Canal
Valid 04/30/2008 - 12/01/2008
1820 Springdale Farm Bed & Breakfast
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Sightseer' Package 2008
Valid 05/19/2008 - 10/13/2008
1885 Sutherland House, A Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn
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Romance Package
Valid 06/12/2008 - 10/01/2008
Holiday Inn Express and Suites- Webster
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Boycott your Sofa
Valid 06/01/2008 - 09/15/2008
La Quinta Inn
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Adventure Teambuilding
Valid 08/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
Rockventures.net
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2008 Grande Finale Chautauqua Experience
Valid 08/21/2008 - 08/24/2008
Chautauqua Institution
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