About Rochester

Rochester is a medium-sized city, with the cultural advantages of a major metropolis. Public parks, outdoor concert areas and bike paths along the Genesee River and Erie Canal make it amenable to walking, biking and gathering with friends and family.

Institutions such as The Geva Theater, The Eastman School of Music, The University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Nazareth College, and nonprofits like Writers & Books – offer lectures, film-screenings and other cultural events.

“…a city of neighborhoods, or urban villages, where residents and merchants serve one another. Outside of downtown, the cityscape is dotted with dozens of pedestrian-friendly commercial areas with stores, restaurants, offices and other services, which are supported by the residential neighborhoods that surround them. These attract and motivate people to live together.”

Rochester is home to many locally owned small businesses: cafés that roast their own coffee, antique shops and bookstores, five star restaurants, and a downtown music scene. Year round, the Rochester Public Market features local farmers and regional produce. Similar markets take place in nearly every neighboring town.

Quick Facts about Rochester, New York:

Other local events include the Fingerlakes Arts Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, a Film Festival, and The Lilac Festival.

Visit the Official Rochester City Site for more information.
“- Information about City services and projects, free event listings, recreational resources, business opportunities, home and neighborhood improvement programs and City ‘problem solvers’-.”