Rochester NY Cheap and Free Things To Do and Attractions

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AMount Hope Cemetery

  • 791 Mount Hope Avenue
    Rochester, NY, 14620
  • +1 585 461 3494
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
  • Overview One can explore this historic cemetery that includes the final resting places of such historical figures as Susan ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Overview Rochester was already on its way to outgrowing its downtown church graveyards when a cholera epidemic hit in 1832. City officials began planning a cemetery and purchased the land in 1836. Mount Hope cemetery was dedicated in 1838. Mt. Hope’s history should not overshadow current operations. Sti... more on Rochesternycemeteries.com

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Mount Hope Cemetery
791 Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14620

BStrong National Museum of Play

  • One Manhattan Square
    Rochester, NY, 14607
  • +1 585 263 2700
  • I spent over 4 hours here with my two children (4.5 & 6.5) and they still weren't ready to leave. There were so many things to do that appeal to such a wide range of ages.....something for everyone. We planned this getaway to show them Niagra Falls and all they can talk about is all the things th... more on TripAdvisor
  • This is one of our favorite places to visit in Rochester. The giant carousel is beautiful, and reasonably priced. We always go on it once or twice. (I think it's 50 cents a ride, and if you have littleones who need to be held on the horse, your ride is free. The bill grey's diner is right next to... more on TripAdvisor

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Strong National Museum of Play
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY, 14607

CRochester Museum and Science Center

Rochester Museum and Science Center
  • 657 East Avenue
    Rochester, NY, 14607-2177
  • +1 585 271 4320
4.0
2+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Overview A museum/science center with three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits in science & technology, natural science, and regional cultural heritage. World-class collections of 1.2 million objects embody the community's many stories. The Bathysphere Underwater Biological Laboratory (BUBL™), a s... more on Rmsc.org
  • Overview Hands-on educational fun for the entire family, exploring science and technology, the natural environment, and our region's cultural heritage, at the RMSC Museum, ... more on VisitRochester.com

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Rochester Museum and Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14607-2177

DGeorge Eastman House

George Eastman House
  • 900 East Ave
    Rochester, NY, 14607
  • +1 585 271 3361
4.5
8+ reviews, 2 sources
  • The Eastman House is one of the most recognizable names in Rochester, yet it's surprising how few people have been there, which is really unfortunate! ... more on Yelp
  • The George Eastman House is a giant piece of history right in Rochester, NY. The home of George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak and a prominent philanthropist is just loaded with memorabilia and information. Eastman was such an integral part of Rochester's history from founding the major empl... more on Yahoo! Travel

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George Eastman House
900 East Ave
Rochester, NY, 14607

EHighland Park

  • Rochester
    NY
  • Overview Highland Park is one of three parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in Rochester, New York. The park’s origins date to 1883 when nurserymen George Ellwanger and Patrick Barry offered 19 hilltop acres of their nursery grounds to the City of Rochester for a memorial park. While city officials w... more on Landmarksociety.org

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Highland Park
Rochester
NY

FGenesee River's High Falls

  • Rochester
    NY
  • Overview Rochester has developed the area to allow visitors to view the falls from all angles and learn about the history of the Brown's Race as well. Brown's Race is a channel built to divert water to parallel the river on the east rim of the gorge. Mills stationed along the gorge tapped the race to powe... more on Nyfalls.com

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GSusan B Anthony House

Susan B Anthony House
  • 17 Madison Street
    Rochester, NY, 14608
  • +1 585 235 6124
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • The inconspicuous, yet well-preserved home of women's rights leader Susan B. Anthony can be found on a quaint, ordinary-looking street in Rochester just ... more on Yelp
  • Overview The Susan B. Anthony House was the home of the legendary American civil rights leader during the most politically active period of her life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. -- It is one of the last intact 19th century middle-class neighborhoods ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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Susan B Anthony House
17 Madison Street
Rochester, NY, 14608

HStrong Museum Playground

Strong Museum Playground
  • One Manhattan Square
    Rochester, New York, United States
  • +1 585 263 2700
4.0
4+ reviews, 2 sources
  • Highlights: parking more
  • I visited here right before they shut down for renovation. Perhaps that was my mistake. It was clear the museum had an extensive collection, but there ... more on Yelp
  • Overview The second-largest children's museum in the country is getting bigger and better. In September 2004 a $33 million upgrade began that will add attractions and continue to foster the joy of play. Besides interactive exhibits, must-see attractions (for now, at least) include Sesame Street, TimeLab, ... more on Fodor's

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Strong Museum Playground
One Manhattan Square
Rochester, New York, United States

IGenesee Riverway Trail

  • Rochester
    NY
  • Rochester is fortunate to have a facility like the Genessee Riverway Trail. The project was designed a National Recreation Trail in June, which gives it nationwide status. About 13 miles are complete for biking and walking, and wheelchair use. The trail also gives visitors great access to the riv... more on TripAdvisor
  • Overview Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen ... more on TripAdvisor

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JOntario Beach Park


  • Rochester, NY , USA
  • +1 585 256 4950
  • Overview The showcase of the Charlotte neighborhood, the park underwent restorations and improvements in 2004 that recall its days as the Coney Island of the north. Part of this renaissance was spurred by the introduction of high-speed ferry service between Rochester and Toronto, and it included the makeo... more on Fodor's

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Ontario Beach Park

Rochester, NY , USA