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There are always reasons in every season to visit Rochester.
"Who Knew?!" exclaimed a USA Today article on Rochester that went on to call us a "serendipitous and surprising getaway". We think once you VisitRochester, you'll be delighted at your discoveries as well. Its people and places live up to our top rankings for friendliness, family fun and memorable getaways. Famous sites blend with charming neighborhoods and historic canal towns to create a mosaic of attractions to visit. Cruise, bike or hike, on the original Erie Canal path while visiting great restaurants, shops and quaint villages along the way. You'll soon discover why we think Rochester is made for Living...for a weekend or a lifetime.
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18th Annual Miniature and Dollhouse Exhibit
11/18/2008 - 02/22/2009
More than 70 displays include doll houses of all styles and ages, from Victorian to farm to modern, including Barbie, an...
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40th Annual Holiday Fair Show & Sale
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Will feature more than 80 vendors exhibiting handmade gifts for the holidays, such as: homemade pies & candies; jewe...
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Artisan Works features the Evolution of Ross Rider’s Wooden Model A Ford
11/07/2008(No End Date)
For over a decade, Artisan Works resident woodworker Ross Rider has masterfully engineered and carved sculptures that im...
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Bark, Whine, and Brew
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Lollypop Farm Hosts 5th Annual Bark, Whine & Brew November 22, 7:00 p.m. at Locust Hill Country Club FAIRPORT, NY &m...
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Composers’ Forum
11/24/2008 - 11/24/2008
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Composers’ Sinfonietta
11/25/2008 - 11/25/2008
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Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
09/20/2008 - 01/04/2009
Get up close with Curious George, the inquisitive little monkey with an insatiable taste for adventure. Follow his lead...
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Dinosaurs Alive! —Giant-Screen Film
10/08/2008 - 03/31/2009
Dinosaurs Alive! is a captivating adventure of science and discovery that enthralls audiences with its unique look at th...
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Downtown Historical Walking Tour
08/30/2008 - 10/10/2009
Historical walking tour of downtown Rochester. Approximately 2hours in length. $10 per person. Call for reservations to ...
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Eastman Chorale: Music of Walton, Jennefelt, W.H. Harris, and Pizzetti
11/23/2008 - 11/23/2008
William Weinert, conductor
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Eastman School Symphony Orchestra: Music of Ravel, Vivaldi, and Gershwin
11/21/2008 - 11/21/2008
Neil Varon, conductor
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Friends of Eastman Opera Voice Competition
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
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Giant Insects
10/03/2008 - 01/04/2009
A towering mantis, a giant locust, and a pair of enormous beetles! Kokoro, creator of those awe-inspiring robotic dinosa...
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Going for Baroque;
09/07/2008 - 12/28/2008
mini-recital on the Italian Baroque Organ
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Graduate Chamber Music Seminar Concert
11/24/2008 - 11/24/2008
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Heresies: A Retrospective by Pedro Meyer
11/18/2008 - 01/25/2009
Sixty museums worldwide, including George Eastman House, will simultaneously exhibit Heresies starting in October 2008, ...
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Hochstein Philharmonia and Sinfonia in Concert
11/23/2008 - 11/23/2008
High school and Jr high orchestras led by John Fetter.
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Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale
11/21/2008 - 11/23/2008
More than 150 exhibitors of original art and unique crafts fill the Rochester Museum & Science Center galleries and ...
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Holiday Songs and Skies with Mr. Jack Frost
11/22/2008 - 01/04/2009
Planetarium Laser-Light Show: Mr. Frost delights families with colorful lasers, holiday songs, winter stargazing tips, a...
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John Wood Retrospective
09/10/2008 - 01/11/2009
This retrospective will be the most extensive presentation of John Wood’s work to date, with more than 210 works from th...
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John Wood: On the Edge of Clear Meaning
11/18/2008 - 01/11/2009
Organized by Nathan Lyons, this unique collaboration between George Eastman House, the Memorial Art Gallery, Visual Stud...
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Live Music
08/28/2008(No End Date)
Check our web site or call 232.6090 to find out who's playing.
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O. Winston Link Retrospective
10/11/2008 - 01/25/2009
Dramatic photographs documenting the last days of steam railroading by artist and historian O. Winston Link.
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Passing Time: Film by Andrew Cross
10/25/2008 - 02/08/2009
A “trainspotter” since childhood, Andrew Cross creates films that slow down typical views of high-speed trai...
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Rochester Americans Home Game
11/21/2008 - 11/21/2008
Rochester Americans take on the Manchester Monarchs at the Blue Cross Arena. Season tickets and group discount tickets a...
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Rochester Chorus Sweet Adelines Holiday Chorus
11/06/2008 - 12/18/2008
Rochester Chorus of Sweet Adelines announces a special Holiday Chorus for women singers. Participants will experience th...
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Rochester Tour
08/19/2008 - 12/31/2008
Rochester guided tour is offered daily. The script is developed in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of Rochester. ...
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RPO - Symphony 101 Series 1816-1826
11/23/2008 - 11/23/2008
Benton Hess, conductor Rossini: The Barber of Seville Weber: Der Freischutz Boieldieu: La dame blanche A 50-minute conce...
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RPO - Symphony 101 Series 1816-1826
11/21/2008 - 11/21/2008
Benton Hess, conductor Rossini: The Barber of Seville Weber: Der Freischutz Boieldieu: La dame blanche A 50-minute conce...
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RPO Passionate Piano
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Andrew Grams, conductor; Andrew von Oeyen, piano Virtuoso pianist Andrew von Oeyen joins the RPO for the furious, feroci...
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Russian Icons in the Age of the Romanovs
10/05/2008 - 01/09/2009
Tradition in Transition: Russian Icons from the Age of the Romanovs brings together 43 icons that span 300 years of Roma...
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Stuart Little
11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Nazareth College Arts Center and Rochester Children's Theatre present Joseph Robinette's delightful dramatization of E.B...
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Stuart Little
11/23/2008 - 11/23/2008
Nazareth College Arts Center and Rochester Children's Theatre present Joseph Robinette's delightful dramatization of E.B...
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Subverting the Sacred: The Face of Lenin
10/05/2008 - 01/09/2009
Paintings and artifacts from the David M. Rittenhouse collection demonstrate how the image of Lenin was used in Russia a...
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Tracks: The Railroad in Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection
11/18/2008 - 01/25/2009
A survey of railroad images from around the world, covering more than 160 years of photographic history including works ...
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Tracks: The Railroad in Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection
10/11/2008 - 01/25/2009
A survey of railroad images from around the world, covering more than 160 years of photographic history including works ...
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What We're Collecting Now: Marvels of Modernism
11/18/2008 - 01/04/2009
This second collaboration between George Eastman House and The Cultural Landscape Foundation looks at twelve important...
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Entertainment
- Special Offers
Adventure Teambuilding
Valid 08/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
Rockventures.net
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Dine & Stay Premier Package (Deluxe)
Valid 09/01/2008 - 12/30/2008
Inn on Broadway, The
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Rock Climbing - My buddy and Me
Valid 08/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
Rockventures.net
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Balance Package
Valid 05/01/2008 - 12/30/2008
Hyatt Regency Rochester
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Discount Offer
Valid 02/12/2008 - 12/31/2008
Carey Lake LLC
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"The Ice is Nice"
Valid 10/03/2008 - 04/10/2009
Carpe Diem Tours & Travel
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Family Fun!
Valid 08/05/2008 - 12/01/2008
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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Sand Volleyball, Rock Climbing, Museum Admission and Sticky Lips Barbecue
Valid 08/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
Rockventures.net
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Getaway from the Grind
Valid 06/04/2008 - 12/01/2008
La Quinta Inn
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Amour Package
Valid 05/01/2008 - 12/30/2008
Hyatt Regency Rochester
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Our Adventure Menu: Kayak, Canoe, Cycle, Climb and Dinner
Valid 08/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
Rockventures.net
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Complimentary Tasting of Fiori Vidal Ice Wine
Valid 09/01/2008 - 09/01/2008
Casa Larga Vineyards Inc.
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Gas Up and Go
Valid 05/19/2008 - 12/31/2008
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson®
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Wine Enthusiast Package at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Valid 10/01/2007 - 12/31/2008
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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Awaken Package
Valid 05/01/2008 - 12/30/2008
Hyatt Regency Rochester
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