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Rochester, at the southern edge of Lake Ontario, is where the Finger Lakes meet the Great Lakes. Though cities are perhaps not what most visitors associate with the Finger Lakes region, Rochester, one of the northern gateways to the lakes, is a surprisingly agreeable and historic city that's well worth a visit for its trio of excellent museums, fine restaurants, and enjoyable festivals. The third-largest city in New York State, Rochester was an early boomtown and industrial giant in the early 19th century when it ranked as the flour-milling epicenter of the U.S. and the Erie Canal permitted the large-scale shipping of grain and flour to New York City. The city today is perhaps best known for the modern corporate success stories that got their start here, including Eastman Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch & Lomb. An extremely livable, family-friendly, and attractive small city, which many locals and visitors contend feels more Midwestern than East Coast, Rochester has an enviable surfeit of gardens and parks but is predominantly characterized by its residents' modesty and industry.
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5374 Farmington Town Line Rd.
Farmington, NY 14425 Map Distance: 21.3 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Red Carpet Inn & Suites Canandaigua
4232 Route 5 and 20
Canandaigua, NY 14424 Map Distance: 27.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsStrong Museum
1 Manhattan Sq
Rochester, New York 14607 Distance: 0.7 mi. (from destination center) Description: This imaginative placea "national museum of play"is a splendid interactive museum... Read More Memorial Art Gallery
500 University Ave
Rochester, New York Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: One of the country's best regional museums, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), part of the... Read More George Eastman House
900 East Ave
Rochester, New York Distance: 1.8 mi. (from destination center) Description: George Eastman, the founder of the legendary company Kodak and known as the father of popular... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Rochester
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Rochester Vacation RentalsThe Webster House on Seaway Trail
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Jacuzzi, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Phone, Playground, Pool Table, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
Cottage on the Shore of Lake Ontario
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Lakefront, Laundry, Microwave, TV
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