Your First Trip to Rochester

World-renowned photography and film museum in the restored Eastman mansion and gardens.

Tip: Leave time for the gardens — they're free and stunning in season.

Mt. Hope is a gorgeous Victorian-era cemetery and arboretum — the resting place of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.

Tip: Pick up a walking tour map at the entrance gate. The chapel ruin is hauntingly beautiful.

Open since 1905. Saturday mornings are a Rochester institution — produce, baked goods, flowers, and community.

Tip: Arrive before 9am for the best selection. Bring cash for the smaller vendors.

Rochester's lakefront on Lake Ontario. Beach, pier, the iconic lighthouse, and Abbott's custard.

Tip: Sunset from the pier is unforgettable. Bring a jacket — lake breeze is real.

The walkable heart of Rochester's culture — independent shops, cafes, and the annual summer art festival.

Tip: Park Ave Fest in early August is the biggest street festival in the region.

One of the top music conservatories in the world, right in downtown Rochester. Free student recitals regularly.

Tip: Check the concert calendar — many performances are free and open to the public.