Discovering Rochester, NY: Uncovering Amazing Things To Do In Upstate New York's Hidden Gem

Rochester, New York was a city that completely blew away my expectations. A weekend in Rochester with my family completely changed the way I see this hidden gem in upstate New York.

With outrageous food, towering waterfalls, and awe-inspiring outdoors, Rochester is a city built for fun. In fact, they have an entire museum dedicated to play!

If you're looking for things to do in Rochester, check this out. And let us know your favorite places to visit in the city.

I want to send a big thank you to Visit Rochester for supporting us during the making of this video.

For more details on these amazing Rochester attractions, head over to our website for a complete guide to the city.

1:40: Letchworth State Park
2:16: High Falls/High Falls District
2:58: Ontario Beach Park
3:35: Bill Gray's
3:59: Abbott's Frozen Custard
4:12: Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
4:36: House of Guitars
517: Record Archive
5:44: Susan B. Anthony House & Museum
6:24: Highland Park/Frederick Douglass Statue
6:43: Strathallan Hotel
7:31: Dinosaur BBQ
8:22: Strong Museum of Play
9:17: Genesee County Village & Museum
10:07: Radio Social
11:35: Rochester Public Market
12:06: Rochester Science Museum Center and Strassbergh Planetarium
13:13: Schoen Place/Aladdin's Natural Eatery
13:26: Towpath Bikes/Erie Canal Cycling
13:47: Whispering Pines Miniature Golf/Parkside Diner

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[soewin]

I live in Rochester and I like it. Oftentimes I feel like Rochester is underrated.

[joannegale-curtis]

You missed our famous garbage plate at Nic Tahou's! Your film made Rochester look great! Thank you!

[thebigskyguy]

Rochester was such an important city. Industry, agriculture, photography, music, history, cuisine, etc etc
It's not the city it used to be, but well worth a visit.

[seanphelan]

Great job! I've been here for over 20 years and STILL learned a few new things!

[VisitRochester]

Thanks for visiting Rochester, we're so glad you had fun! Come again soon! #VisitROC

[ctjets]

My daughter went to the University of Rochester, and I too fell in love with city. the food, museums, bike trails, and naturual beauty are amazing. Also good minor league sports scene and major college BB and FB an hour east in Syracuse and NFL and NHL an hour west in Buffalo. Great town!

[stuartrubin]

As pointed out by others the biggest overlooked spot was the George Eastman Museum which houses a world class collection of photographs. Rochester is also proud of the locally headquartered Wegman's Markets. You could have visited the Pittsford location. And I know that Canadians visit Eastview Mall just south of Monroe County. One of my favorite spots in the area is the Ontario Antique Mall on the road to Canandaigua. As far as the population stats, the metro area has roughly a million residents.

[discoveringhealthandfinanc]

I've noticed a couple of things on videos about Rochester being a dump and riddled with crime. 1. Crime is literally everywhere. 2. Rochester was amazing when I went. Never felt unsafe. 3. People are miserable and will talk crap about anything no matter where they move to, they will only see the negative side of any place. 4. Visit the place for yourself. 5. If you made it this far, stop reading the comments lol. Just go visit any place yourself and you be the judge.😊

[tomsmith]

Makes no difference where I go, you're the best hometown I know. Hello Rochester, hello Rochester!

[jelliotharris]

Excellent job, I lived there in the '70s and never saw any of those attractions.

[catandmouse]

I grew up in Rochester in the 1970’s and 1980’s and while there were things to do, and I did them all, the old attractions have been brought into the 21st century. There is too much to describe to explain how much the city has improved in terms of these upgrades - except the natural attractions, which have always been there and always will. My niece went to the University of Rochester and fell in love with the city 15 years ago, and worked in downtown for quite a number of years as it began to come alive again. I worked at the original Aladdin’s on Monroe Avenue one summer in the 1980’s, and even it has been transformed. The only thing I would add is to suggest a visit to the George Eastman House, in which the history of visual representation is documented, and the downtown library. Both are historical buildings and will not disappoint.

[hellobobby]

I truly believe it is a hidden gem! Great video.

[ohnoflicks]

Even though I pretty much despise today’s music, a visit to HOG (House of Guitars) is a must on the to do list. Incredible place. Edit: Wow all the times I went to Seabreeze and had no idea about the miniature golf! I will have to check it out next time I take a trip over. Great video 😀

[ariellesorel]

You totally nailed Rochester ny area!🤘I live in canandaigua ny. my whole life lol You totally found the Best places in this area!🤘💕 I also learned something new to!

[lindsaymacali]

I used to volunteer to at Susan b Anthony house ! Great place to visit😊 I love my hometown the House of Guitars is a great place to go to! You did a great job

[taco]

I grew up there and experienced the things you saw....I do miss it

[lavenderlove]

The "white hot" is ZWEIGLES! I lived in my grandfather's house for 10 years less than a mile from House of Guitars! I was the only female chef at Strathallan and Oak Hill CC back in the 80s. I taught baking classes at the Strong Museum and Center. Down the road from Whispering Pines is Seabreeze Park! Rochester is known as the FLOUR/FLOWER city. It's a must to go to the Lilac Festival in the Spring and countless of festivals in the summer!

[chiptrimble]

Don't miss Jeremiah's for the best wings in town, and the Rochester Jazz Fest is a world class music festival each year drawing 1000's of music lovers.

[randomland]

It's hard for us to find this value in our city the way outsiders feel.

[togaplop]

Thank you for enjoying our little gem and for posting a favorable video. For your next visit, if you want to sound like a local, the lake neighborhood, Charlotte, is pronounced "sha-lot" or "shar-lot". We love our Canadian neighbors, and look forward to having you back.