Reliving childhood memories and making new ones with the whole family…read more The Strong National Museum of Play is the ultimate place for interactive play with over 282,000 sq ft of fun exhibits. Smaller kids were able to immerse in the toy Grocery Store, Reading Adventureland pirate mail, and Sesame Street exhibits on the 1st floor. There were neat areas including the Pinball Playfield and outdoor Field of Play with a D&D dragon statue and Monopoly for photo-ops on a nice day. The Hulk strength and Spider-Man city climb exhibits in the Comic Book Hero area were also fun. On the 2nd floor, the Digital Worlds and Video Game Hall of Fame featured many classic and independent video games that kept us entertained on various consoles. We also had plenty of fun in the Level Up area, especially with the interactive stealth zone and wall toss games. These were all included in the admission price but my personal favorite were the arcades at $1 per 5 tokens and featured Mario Cart and Halo plus many more games from the past four decades. We literally visited three days in a row here to experience the many parts of the museum for multiple days of play. With added admission, we also worked up a sweat on the Skyline Climb rope course and zipline above the atrium. It was well-designed with a safety rail & traffic light system that made it suitable for young kids. The site has a rainbow parking garage with 6 parking entries included in each annual family membership. Skip it or hit it? We had such a fun time that we'll definitely revisit in the future. Good thing it's only 3 hours drive from Toronto.

This is a trip down memory lane!…read more This museum is not just for children. It's for that little kid inside you that was once naive, joyful, and full of imagination. There are many play areas for kids of all ages, a Wegman's grocery store, a giant working Simon, outdoor space for bubbles, giant sized Monopoly, a giant Chutes and Ladders, a huge Donkey Kong game, plenty of pinball and arcade machines. This year they added an indoor 9 hole mini golf course as well. The part that always leaves me in awe is the massive collection of old toys and video gaming systems. A great trip down memory lane always.

After too long, I finally made it to the Susan B. Anthony House. What was I waiting for??!! The…read morefacilities and tour were amazing! We had the best tour with Matilda! She was full of information and answered my many questions with great knowledge. She was accommodating and patient as we asked questions about the house, its contents as well as historical facts. I would definitely recommend going as soon as possible. And if you get Matilda as your tour guide, it will be a bonus!

I stopped in while in the area about 40 mins before they closed to see if I could take a quick peak…read morearound and they were super accommodating and had a tour guide give me a brief tour with high level talking points. Even with the abbreviated version of the tour I learned so much!! It was so nice to see how they restored the house to match the photos and to see and feel the tour guides passion while giving the tour. I'm glad I made the last minute decision to go, it was such a unique to Rochester experience.

If you're into classic arcade and pinball and a fantastic burger this your place!…read more Bring cash for the tokens to play!

Easily my favorite burger in Rochester. I will need to remember to get a double next time, because…read morethe single while so delicious, goes too fast. You are able to customize your toppings, though some add ons may add to your cost such as bacon or cheese. Fries and a milkshake make for a perfect pairing with the burgers. Everything is made to order. Don't forget to grab the house made ketchup to go with your fries. We arrived relatively close to the kitchen closing and the person taking our order was pleasant. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed our meal in the wide open dining area. After eating we checked out the two floors of games. While we didn't play any on this visit, we have in the past and it always makes for a fun evening.

The Flower City Arts Center is an amazing community space offering art opportunities for ALL…read morepeople: with classes for youth (pottery classes for ages 3 and up, teen classes, workshops and summer camps) and adults, for every level (beginner, intermediate and advanced), in several disciplines (photography, book arts and ceramics, plus offerings in drawing and painting) there is something for everyone! In the years since covid, the FCAC has not only survived, but they have thrived! Thanks in large part to a generous and supportive community of members and students, luck with grants, and a dedicated staff, they have weathered two leadership changes, have innovated with online course offerings and collaborations, and have upgraded the facility's security and air exchange systems to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, teachers, members, staff and community attendees. If you haven't visited in a while there are lots of things going on: -- check out exciting new class listings each quarter - weekend workshops, multi-day/week classes, artist talks -- join us on a First Friday when the galleries are open (and free!), highlighting local talent -- take part in our upcoming Flower City Pottery invitational (this year, Oct 13-15, 2023) - a 3-day ceramics event featuring artist talks, demos and a large and eclectic variety of items for sale -- Watch for community collaborations like the Clarissa Uprooted - Pythodd Tribute Mural Unveiling & Celebration on Main Street, in conjunction with Teen Empowerment The FCAC is a place I not only love and support (in case you can't tell from this review and my two others...), but as a 24/7 renter, I actively use the space too. I'd love to see more of your faces there - next time you are around ask for me and tell them I sent you!

I have only taken one class at Flower City Arts Center, but can't wait to get back and flex my…read morevisual art "skills." I was sent to Intro to Adobe Illustrator by my work, and had the best experience. There was a ton of content crammed into our semester, and I now confidently create advertisements, eblasts, and social media content for my organization in Illustrator exclusively. Working in Illustrator can often be frustrating, but Jeremy (the instructor) answered my questions with grace, patience, and a sense of humor. A gift certificate to this center makes for a great gift! There is a wide variety of class offerings, and many opportunities to push yourself or someone you love out of their comfort zone. Nonprofit art centers like Flower City are the backbone of ROC, and make it the cultural beacon that it is. I hope to someday become a member and make use of this facility on a more regular basis.

The Roc Holiday village serves up the coziest vibes. Both evenings I visited it was freezing but…read morethere are various warming stations and fire pits for you to warm up around. The Roc Holiday Village offers plentiful food and shopping options. I enjoyed a tasty hot chocolate from laughing gull chocolates while browsing the shops. I stopped into The Lodge Bar on both visits and got to hear live music! It really put me in a festive and fun mood, having a drink while watching the musicians play Christmas songs. They have games and plenty of seating available in the lodge bar. We also tried out the free ice skating. You have to wait in line to get your free skates. The line moved quickly and we were skating in no time. They have skate mates available which helps to makes the rink accessible to all experience levels. I needed some help and used a skate mate. The city backdrop just added to the overall experience. The Roc Holiday Village was beaming with holiday magic and warmth. How lucky we are to have this attraction in our city. I felt like I was in a Christmas movie.

A holiday gem! My first time here and it blew me away. Lots of fun activities, food, shops,…read moreplaces to sit and hang and the ice skating was beautiful. Clean and safe. A wonderful family outing. I will be back.

Such a cute theatre with historic charm. Feels a little bit like stepping back in time. Love that…read morethere's a cafe and not just consessions. The rooms are small but cozy. The screen is a little smaller than the chain theatres, and theres no fancy reclining seats, but this remains an important Rochester staple. There is a small parking lot with limited spaces by the entrance in the back.

The little cafe has great food and live music most nights. Become a member and you get discounted…read morefood and drink.

The weather did not cooperate. It was hot, but this Arts Festival is impressive. It covers 5 city…read moreblocks with many vendors selling their craft pieces, paintings, scented candles, copper garden ornaments, wooden hand-carved household items, and many more. There are food trucks with a wide variety of choices. It is the largest Art Festival I have visited. Quite impressive. I hope the vendors did well in their sales.

Very fun festival in a beautiful neighborhood. My first time visiting was cut short due to the…read morerain. When we arrived volunteers were passing out maps and available for questions. We were able to get in just in time to stop at a few vendors and purchase some hand made goods. The food truck area was set up with plenty of options and seating areas. Inflatable courses and bounce houses were also set up for the kids. We tried the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck which had a very long line. We used the mobile app to save time. Expensive but consistent with what I've paid for lobster rolls at a dine in restaurant. The roll was delicious and well worth the cost.

Just what we needed for some girlfriend time after going to the coffee shop needed a cocktail and…read moresome good lunch. Thank you Michelle. I don't know how you do it. It was a room full of people and you handled us all.

Friday was our first time there. We were seated right away for some drinks and a late lunch…read more Service was outstanding and I enjoyed was the atmosphere at the bar. Many seemed to know one another and it reminded me of a modern Cheers type feel. We ordered the turkey wrap with waffle fries and the Korean Good For Your Soeul Burger and tater tots. Everything was absolutely delicious and enough for two meals. I would highly recommend the Old Stone Tavern. That extra crisp on my tater tots and melt in your mouth flavor on the burger was on point!