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Looking for local government, education, library information, just something to do in our exciting area? Click on the many links below. When you do that, a new window will open to show the information. To get back to this page, close that newly opened window. There are many more attractions in www.visitrochester.com and the Rochester Event Network www.rochestereventsnetwork.com George Eastman HouseThe former mansion of photography mogul George Eastman also functions
as the International Museum of Photography and Film. Exhibits relate
various aspects of photography and related issues, as well as providing
an insightful glimpse at Eastman's life and career. Memorial Art GalleryRochester's definitive art museum boasts an 11,000-piece collection of art that spans several centuries. Included are works by such artists as Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, Homer and Cassatt. Also on the museum property: Cutler's Restaurant, the Gallery Store and the Gill Discovery Center. http://mag.rochester.edu/collections/ Rochester Museum & Science CenterThis three-tiered facility features interactive exhibits to promote educational interest in science and technology and offers something for the entire family. Displays feature aspects of science unique to Rochester, as well as the broader topics addressed in the Strasenburgh planetarium and nature center. http://www.rmsc.org/ Strong National Museum of PlayThis outstanding museum boasts a wide-ranging collection of fun exhibits and activities, including Reading Adventureland, the National Toy Hall of Fame and even Sesame Street. Nature-lovers, meanwhile, will be captivated by Rainbow Reef (a 1000-gallon saltwater aquarium) and Dancing Wings (an indoor butterfly garden) http://www.museumofplay.org/ Susan B Anthony HouseWomen’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony lived in this charming brick home from 1866-1906. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house was the site of Anthony’s arrest in 1872. Many of her furnishings and possessions are displayed throughout the interior, and the Museum Room showcases the history of women’s suffrage. http://www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/ Mt. Hope CemeteryThis Victorian cemetery was established in 1837 and consists of more than 200 acres, allowing room for present-day burials. Far from morbid, the detailed landscape makes this a site for Memorial Day festivities and picnics. The burial site of Susan B. Anthony, members of Buffalo Bill Cody's family, Frederick Douglass, Civil War General E. G. Marshall, Colonel Nathaniel Rochester (the city's founder), members of the Bausch and Lomb families, literary icon Elizabeth Hollister Frost, and Rochester's first mayor Jonathan Child. Free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays. http://www.fomh.org/ Artisan Works features the Evolution of Ross Rider’s Wooden Model A FordDate(s): 11/07/2008 - 01/01/2010 For over a decade, Artisan Works resident woodworker Ross Rider has masterfully engineered and carved sculptures that immortalize everyday objects. Rider’s sculptural tributes compare the intricate architecture of the carved work to the industrially manufactured. His latest project, a Model A Ford, is situated at the “Highway Entrance” of the building, next to the real truck. Viewers can observe Mr. Rider diligently sanding and installing wooden nuts, bolts, and automotive parts during public hours. Exhibit is ongoing; projected completion in 2010. Seaway TrailIn the Rochester vicinity, look for the Green trail markers "Seaway Trail": It is the longest scenic byway in the US! There are all sorts of places to visit along the trail, including museums, locks, parks, villages, and forts. It's a local favorite for weekend hiking and exploring. http://www.seawaytrail.com/ Cruises on the Erie CanalGeva Theatre www.gevatheatre.orgDownstairs Cabaret www.downstairscabaret.com/Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra www.rpo.orgArts & Cultural Center www.artsrochester.orgNearby AttractionsSonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park (Canandaigua, www.sonnenberg.org/)This National Historical Landmark is comprised of a stately Victorian estate and nine formal gardens. The former home of Frederick and Mary Thompson, whose successful bank has since developed into Citibank, the 40 room mansion is flanked by 50 acres overlooking Canandaigua Lake. Restaurant, gift shop and greenhouse. NUMEROUS Wineries in the Finger Lakes www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/
New York Wine & Culinary Center www.nywcc.comCorning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY www.cmog.orgMonroe County NewspapersDemocrat & Chronicle
www.democratandchronicle.com
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