Meoweler
United States

Rochester / Flour Power, Culture Hour

MeowScore 😼78/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

May

Perfect weather and fresh produce!🍓

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january

Visit for the Snow Festival in Downtown Rochester!❄️

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february

Warm up with indoor activities at the Strong Museum of Play!🎮

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march

Experience the maple syrup season on a farm!

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april

Celebrate spring with the Lilac Festival in Highland Park!🌸

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may

Explore the Rochester Public Market for fresh produce!🍅

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june

Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Lake Ontario!🌊

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july

Celebrate Independence Day at the Rochester Red, White, and Blue Festival!🎆

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august

Explore the beautiful gardens at the George Eastman Museum!🌼

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september

Get your fill of apples and cider at local orchards!🍎

🎃
october

Get spooked at the annual Fright Fest at Darien Lake!👻

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november

Experience the stunning colors of fall in Letchworth State Park!

🎅
december

Enjoy the holiday lights at the Rochester Museum and Science Center!🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping in Rochester is a mix of both expensive and budget-friendly options. The downtown area has high-end stores and the suburbs have plenty of bargains. The cost of living is average for the United States.

Check out the Rochester Public Market for fresh and affordable produce. Look for deals at the outlet malls in the suburbs.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Exploring attractions and cultural sites

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Exploring attractions and cultural sites

Rochester has a relatively small downtown area with easily accessible attractions and museums.

Tipping

15-20%

Tipping is expected and common in all service industries.

Tipping

15-20%

Tipping is expected and common in all service industries.

Credit cards are widely accepted. Splitting the bill is quite common. Patrons are expected to tip at least the minimum amount.

internet situation

good Speed

Satisfactory speeds for most internet activities.

great Availability

Most areas have access to reliable internet.

great Cellular

Good cellular coverage throughout the city.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Fairly walkable

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive culture

Behold, fur-riends: a land where the scent of lilacs tickles your whiskers and the paws run free on lush green lawns!

Feast your eyes on jaws-dropping waterfalls and strut your stuff across grand bridges – it's the purrfect haven for the cultured cat!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Highland Park
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Strong National Museum of Play
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Seneca Park Zoo
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George Eastman Museum
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High Falls

The mainstream

🌸
Highland Park

A lovely green space with many flowering trees, ponds, and monuments, where cats can stroll and relax while enjoying scenic views.

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🎮
Strong National Museum of Play

A playground paradise where cats can explore interactive exhibits of toys, games, and fandoms from different eras and cultures.

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🐅
Seneca Park Zoo

A wonderful place for cats to see and learn about over 90 species, including the popular African Savanna exhibit with lions and zebras.

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📷
George Eastman Museum

A paw-some museum named after the founder of Kodak, containing an extensive collection of photography and cinematic history.

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💦
High Falls

A powerful cascade of water that cat visitors can observe from different viewpoints. A historical and iconic location for Rochester.

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Off the beaten path

🎭🐾😴
The Little Theatre
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Cobb's Hill Reservoir Park
👩‍❤️‍👩🐱🗳️
The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
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The Cinema Theater
🍊🐾😻
The Orange Glory Cafe

Off the beaten path

🎭🐾😴
The Little Theatre

Catch a flick or a stage show in this cosy and intimate theater - the ultimate cat-hideaway for some cat-napping!

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🌳😽🌇
Cobb's Hill Reservoir Park

Take a paws from the hustle and bustle and visit this quiet park with stunning views and plenty of space to stretch those cat legs!

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👩‍❤️‍👩🐱🗳️
The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

Get to know the history of this strong and pawwerful woman in her own home. A must-visit for any cat-suffragette!

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🎥🐈🍿
The Cinema Theater

Vintage theater with comfy seats and classic movies - the purrfect spot for a feline film buff!

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🍊🐾😻
The Orange Glory Cafe

Cat-puccinos, meow-fins and fur-esh food options in this colorful cat-fe!

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Fairly walkable

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Rochester's famous garbage plates

Try Rochester's unique culinary creation consisting of fries, macaroni salad, meat sauce, and your choice of meats. Don't forget the hot sauce!

The Lilac Festival in May

Celebrate the beauty of Rochester's hundreds of lilacs at Highland Park. There are craft vendors, live music, and a parade.

The Strong National Museum of Play

Explore the history of play at this museum with interactive exhibits including a life-sized game of Candy Land and a butterfly garden.

Useful external sites

www.visitrochester.com

Visit Rochester↗

Official tourism website for Rochester, NY

www.rochesterairport.org

Rochester International Airport↗

Information about Rochester's airport

rmsc.org

Rochester Museum and Science Center↗

Information about exhibits and events at the Rochester Museum and Science Center

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