How
Big?
Greater Rochester is the third-largest metropolitan area in New York State. It includes
six counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne. The City of Rochester
is the 79th largest city in the U.S.A. The 1990 census reported these numbers: City
of Rochester --231,636;
Monroe County --713,968; Metro
Area--1,062,470.
Where?
Rochester is located within a 400-mile radius of 14 northeastern
states, two of the most populated Canadian provinces, New York's
capital city of Albany, and the nation's capital of Washington, D.C.
Rochester is also the western gateway to the fabulous Finger Lakes
Region, part of this country's longest scenic byway--the Seaway Trail,
and a day's drive from New York City--America's largest eastern port
for overseas travelers entering the United States.
Identity?
Rochester
has been known as the "Young Lion of the West," the "Flour
City," and the
"Flower City." During the 1990s,
Rochester was called
"The World's Image Centre®," a title stemming from its
unique and impressive history in photography, xerography, and optics
along with its leading role in manufacturing and research activities, and
impressive educational resources in both traditional and evolving
imaging sciences.
Getting
Here?
Visitors can reach Rochester
by plane (over 200 flights daily at the Greater Rochester International
Airport), by train (an Amtrak station is located in the city), by bus
(a central terminal for motorcoach travelers is behind Midtown Plaza in downtown
Rochester ), or by
expressway (NYS Thruway exits 45, 46 and 47).
Weather?
Rochester
is a four-season community averaging 78ºF (26 C) in the summer and 32ºF
(0 C) in the winter.
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