Highest-rated things to do in Rochester, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Rochester using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 70 Lighthouse St. Rochester, New York
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#29. Blue Cross Arena
- Rating: 4/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1 War Memorial Sq Rochester, New York
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#28. Pont de Rennes Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: Platt St. Brown's Race Historic District Rochester, New York
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#27. Turning Point Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 260 Boxart St, Rochester, NY 14612 off of Lake Ave. Rochester, New York
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#26. Genesee Brew House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 25 Cataract St. Rochester, New York
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#25. Casa Larga Vineyards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 2287 Turk Hill Road Rochester, New York
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#24. Charlotte Pier
- Rating: 4/5 (174 reviews)
- Address: Port of Rochester Rochester, New York
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#23. Cobbs Hill Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: Culver Road and Norris Drive Rochester, New York
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#22. Durand Eastman Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: Lake Shore Blvd. & Zoo Road Rochester, New York
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#21. Genesee Riverway Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 200 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, New York
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#20. Black Button Distilling
- Rating: 5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1344 University Ave. Suite 7000 Rochester, New York
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#19. Strasenburgh Planetarium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 657 East Ave. Rochester, New York
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#18. ARTISANworks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 565 Blossom Road Suite L Rochester, New York
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#17. Erie Canal Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
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#16. Eastman Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (131 reviews)
- Address: 60 Gibbs St. Eastman School of Music Rochester, New York
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#15. Ontario Beach Park
- Rating: 4/5 (191 reviews)
- Address: 50 Beach Ave. Rochester, New York
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#14. Genesee River's High Falls
- Rating: 4/5 (219 reviews)
- Address: 60 Browns Race Do you have information about Mary Jemison, captured by Seneca Rochester, New York
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#13. Geva Theatre Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (323 reviews)
- Address: 75 Woodbury Blvd. Rochester, New York
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#12. Highland Botanical Park and Lamberton Conservatory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 180 Reservoir Ave. Rochester, New York
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#11. Rochester Public Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Address: 280 North Union St. Rochester, New York
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#10. Memorial Art Gallery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (251 reviews)
- Address: 500 University Ave. Rochester, New York
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#9. Innovative Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (297 reviews)
- Address: One Morrie Silver Way Rochester, New York
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#8. Seneca Park Zoo
- Rating: 4/5 (636 reviews)
- Address: 2222 Saint Paul St. Rochester, New York
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#7. Rochester Museum & Science Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (326 reviews)
- Address: 657 East Ave. Rochester, New York
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#6. Mount Hope Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (478 reviews)
- Address: 1133 Mount Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
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#5. National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Address: 17 Madison St. Rochester, New York
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#4. Highland Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (511 reviews)
- Address: 171 Reservoir Ave. Rochester, New York
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#3. Seabreeze Amusement Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (681 reviews)
- Address: 4600 Culver Road Rochester, New York
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#2. George Eastman Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,093 reviews)
- Address: 900 East Ave. Rochester, New York
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#1. The Strong National Museum of Play
- Rating: 5/5 (2,230 reviews)
- Address: 1 Manhattan Square Drive Rochester, New York
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
