<p>Rochester is known as the cultural capital of Western New York because of its world class museums, music, and more. Take your own tour of this affordable, accessible gem with 100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die, a local’s lowdown on what makes this place so remarkable no matter the month or the weather. Explore the arts scene by learning how the city became the birthplace of amateur photography or by dancing at one of the world’s largest jazz festivals. Get playful at the world’s largest toy store or thumb through the largest vinyl record collection in the Northeast. The picture-perfect canalside villages along the Genesee River provide the ideal landscape for adventure and contemplation whether it’s by the 96-foot waterfall or the Erie Canal along the city’s southern border. Follow in the footsteps of historical icons like Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Round out your visit with some of Rochester’s best food, maybe even the iconic, celebrity-endorsed “Garbage Plate,” which is as messy as it sounds. With insider tips and suggested itineraries by subject and season, freelance journalist and author Robin L. Flanigan takes you on a whirlwind tour―from the obvious to the obscure―of the place she proudly calls home. From the heart of the city all the way to Lake Ontario, this comprehensive guide to Rochester will have you planning your next visit right away.</p>

100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die (100 Things to Do Before You Die)

Travel

Robin L. Flanigan

United States

Reedy Press

For businesses searching for the right location, Rochester offers the best of all worlds a strategic location, unprecedented investments in research and development, and an outstanding cultural environment. Its tradition of entrepreneurship and innovation is carried on through efforts to position the region as a national leader for both professional and personal growth. Set along scenic Lake Ontario, the smallest of the Great Lakes, Rochester is considered the nation s first boomtown. Today Rochester, the state s third-largest city, possesses world-class educational institutions, a highly skilled workforce, and a rising number of niche markets that are changing the face of the area s manufacturing industry. In addition, numerous local organizations help companies obtain the mentoring, support, and financial aid needed to succeed. Home to corporate giants Eastman Kodak Company and Bausch & Lomb, Rochester regularly earns national and worldwide recognition for its contributions to the mass market. Sustained by a top-ranked, collaborative business climate, companies both large and small are investing heavily in developing high-tech, high- profile products for the future. At the same time, the region s education and health care systems, bolstered by their histories of groundbreaking achievements, create academic programs and conduct clinical trials that change the way we learn and live. A short drive from the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes wine region, Rochester offers low housing costs, renowned cultural institutions, easy access to other cities, and a commitment among local leaders to reinforce and expand the region s reputation as an ideal place to do business.

Rochester: High Performance for 175 Years

Cherbo Publishing Group

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100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die (100 Things to Do Before You Die)

Rochester: High Performance for 175 Years