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Discover 20 verified attractions in Rochester, United States of America. This curated collection features museums & galleries, natural wonders, family attractions, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Strong National Museum of Play

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★★★★½ 4.8 (10,536 reviews)
📍 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 263-2700
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Ontario Beach Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (6,590 reviews)
📍 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612, USA
📞 (585) 753-7275
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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3 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Seneca Park Zoo

★★★★½ 4.5 (6,354 reviews)
📍 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, USA
📞 (585) 336-7200
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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4 🎪 Entertainment

Seabreeze Amusement Park

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★★★★½ 4.6 (5,182 reviews)
📍 4600 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622, USA
📞 (585) 323-1900
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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5 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Highland Park

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★★★★½ 4.8 (4,418 reviews)
📍 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
📞 (585) 753-7270
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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6 🎨 Museums & Galleries

George Eastman Museum

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★★★★½ 4.7 (2,587 reviews)
📍 900 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 327-4800
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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7 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Memorial Art Gallery

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,513 reviews)
📍 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 276-8900
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lamberton Conservatory

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,507 reviews)
📍 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
📞 (585) 753-7270
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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9 ⭐ Notable Attractions

High Falls

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,286 reviews)
📍 4 Commercial St, Rochester, NY 14614, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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10 🎨 Museums & Galleries

ARTISANworks

★★★★½ 4.7 (809 reviews)
📍 565 Blossom Rd # L, Rochester, NY 14610, USA
📞 (585) 288-7170
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

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🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Strong National Museum of Play

★★★★½ 4.8 (10,536 reviews)
📍 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 263-2700
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

George Eastman Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,587 reviews)
📍 900 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 327-4800
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Memorial Art Gallery

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,513 reviews)
📍 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 276-8900
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

ARTISANworks

★★★★½ 4.7 (809 reviews)
📍 565 Blossom Rd # L, Rochester, NY 14610, USA
📞 (585) 288-7170
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)

★★★★½ 4.6 (698 reviews)
📍 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 271-4320
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

★★★★½ 4.7 (553 reviews)
📍 17 Madison St, Rochester, NY 14608, USA
📞 (585) 235-6124
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.7 (267 reviews)
📍 70 Lighthouse St, Rochester, NY 14612, USA
📞 (585) 621-6179
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Ontario Beach Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (6,590 reviews)
📍 50 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612, USA
📞 (585) 753-7275
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Highland Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (4,418 reviews)
📍 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
📞 (585) 753-7270
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lamberton Conservatory

★★★★½ 4.8 (1,507 reviews)
📍 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
📞 (585) 753-7270
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Channing H. Philbrick Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (783 reviews)
📍 1 Linear Park Dr, Penfield, NY 14526, USA
📞 (585) 340-8655
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sunken Garden

★★★★½ 4.7 (490 reviews)
📍 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
📞 (585) 753-7275
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lower Falls Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (397 reviews)
📍 50 Hastings St, Rochester, NY 14613, USA
📞 (585) 428-6690
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Washington Grove

★★★★½ 4.8 (169 reviews)
📍 Rochester, NY 14610, USA
📞 (585) 428-7581
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Seneca Park Zoo

★★★★½ 4.5 (6,354 reviews)
📍 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621, USA
📞 (585) 336-7200
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

Seabreeze Amusement Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (5,182 reviews)
📍 4600 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622, USA
📞 (585) 323-1900
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

4 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

High Falls

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,286 reviews)
📍 4 Commercial St, Rochester, NY 14614, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Charlotte Pier

★★★★½ 4.6 (818 reviews)
📍 1 Beach Ave, Rochester, NY 14612, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

★★★★ 4.4 (261 reviews)
📍 663 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
📞 (585) 697-1945
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Warner Castle

★★★★ 4.4 (117 reviews)
📍 5 Castle Park, Rochester, NY 14620, USA
📞 (585) 473-5130
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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