Rochester and Niagara Falls Region
Rochester, a mid-size city in western New York, is known for its historical buildings and scenic places such as Gorge Eastman House, Susan B. Anthony House, Erie Canal, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario. The region is also known for many wineries along the Finger Lakes, where people enjoy wine tasting tours. The Niagara Falls region is approximately a one hour drive from Rochester. Some of the local and regional highlights are as follows:
Downtown Rochester and Suburbs
- George Eastman House (Founder of Kodak; photograph museum and movie archives)
- Susan B. Anthony House
- Strong Museum of Play (Children’s Museum)
- Erie Canal Mini-cruise (Sam Patch)
- Other Entertainment in Rochester
Golf
- Rochester is known as Golf-course-Ginza by golf lovers. Every year the LPGA, and occasionally the PGA, is hosted in Rochester. At most public courses, one can play for about $15-20. For more information, visit the Golf Rochester Guide
Outside Rochester