Area Attractions

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.

About  Rochester

There is so much to see and do in Rochester, New York . Located in Western New York, Rochester is bounded by the beautiful Finger Lakes area to the south and Lake Ontario to the north. Plan your visit the Genesee Quilt Festival, and take in other wonderful parts of this region. Check on the link below for more information. 

www.visitrochester.com/index.cfm

Rochester has a myriad of delights to offer – from the Susan B. Anthony home to a Red Wings baseball game to a Finger Lakes Winery tour. You may want to take in one of several nationally acclaimed museums, from the International Museum of  Photography at the George Eastman House, to the Strong Museum, to the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester. For a look at our history, check out the  Rochester Museum and  Science Center