Things to Do

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) is a venue for the exchange of ideas and a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded in 1977. As a center for thoughtful contemporary art, RoCo provides unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists.

https://www.rochestercontemporary.org

The Strong is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families with highly interactive exhibits and programs. The Strong houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play.

Play has the power to teach, spark imagination, and create joy.

https://www.museumofplay.org

• Self-funded 501(c)3 not-for profit art space that exists without government aid
• 40,000 square feet located within a historical renovated factory building
• Supports regional artists through the art incubator and art lease-to-own programs
• Roughly 500,000 items in the collection
• Automobiles, photography, art, Collectibles, memorabilia, and much more

https://artisanworks.net/

The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House in Rochester, New York was the home of the legendary civil rights leader, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. This home was the headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association when she was its president. This is also where she died in 1906 at age 86, following her “Failure is Impossible” speech in Baltimore.

https://www.susanb.org

A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. From the relics of antiquity to works in the vanguard of contemporary practice, MAG offers a panorama of the world’s art. Our 14-acre campus is a spectacular public art space that is a popular destination for Rochesterians and out-of-town visitors alike.

MAG’s permanent collection of more than 12,000 objects has been called “the best balanced in the state outside of metropolitan New York City.” In addition to its collection, the museum offers a year-round schedule of temporary exhibitions, lectures, concerts, tours, and family activities.

https://mag.rochester.edu/

The George Eastman Museum is located in Rochester, New York, on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. The institution is also a longtime leader in film preservation and photographic conservation.

https://www.eastman.org/

The mission of the RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) is to inspire a better future for all through curiosity, exploration, and participation in science, culture, and the natural world.

https://rmsc.org/

Highland Park

Our favorite park in Rochester!

Lamberton Conservatory

This is where Brent and Kristin got engaged. Stop by the see where the magic happened!

Genesee Valley Park

Take a walk along the Genesee River or the Eerie Canal.

Ellison Park

Lovely park just south of the Irondequoit Bay.

Ontario Beach Park

Take a walk along the ‘beach’ at lake Ontario or walk the pier out to the lighthouse.

Webster Park

Beautiful view of lake Ontario from the top of the hill or take a walk out to the end of pier.

The Webster Arboretum

Take a walk under the trees!

Mendon Ponds Park

Lots of walking trails and small lakes. Wild Wings Birds of Prey Facility and Nature Park is located here.

Corbett’s Glen Nature Park

A lovely nature walk loop.

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

About a 45 min drive from Rochester.