By Sabah Karimi
Rochester is located on the south shore of Lake Ontario and home to impressive gardens, parks and natural landscapes. You'll also find dozens of cultural attractions and historic sites, such as the Eastman Theatre, the Eerie Canal and the Vietnam Memorial. Take a guided walking tour or bus tour of Rochester to see these and several other famous buildings and sites, and you'll soon learn about the rich history of this beautiful city in
New York state.
Vietnam Memorial at Highland Park
Founded in 1888, this was the city's first public park and has hosted many festivals and community events over the past century. Take a walking tour of the grounds to see the Vietnam Memorial, Warner Castle, the outdoor amphitheater, and settle into one of the many pavilions for an afternoon picnic.
Kangaroos and Sea Lions at Seneca Park Zoo
This popular zoo is home to more than 300 animals and underwater exhibits where you can watch the sea lions, kangaroos, tigers, elephants and penguins playing in their natural habitats. The zoo also hosts special events for children and families throughout the year.
High Falls and the Genessee River
This waterfall in the city can be seen from the overlook on Saint Paul Street and is a beautiful setting for an afternoon walk or picnic. You should also explore the Genessee River below on a boat, or just walk around the park at Granite Mills Commons to observe the local wildlife and enjoy the natural setting.
Watch the Birds Around the Eerie Canal
This man-made canal is no longer in use but the hills and trails surrounding the waterway are great places to go birdwatching, hiking, biking or just enjoy a casual stroll with nature. The canal is part of the New York Canal System, and driving along the New York State Thruway near Exit 34A will give you some of the best views of the canal's banks and forests of the region.
Tour the Eastman Theatre
It is one of Rochester's most famous performance spaces, and was built in 1922 by George Eastman to showcase world-class music, silent film and orchestral performances. The building now serves primarily as a concert hall and has been renovated several times to preserve much of the original box seats and facades. You can take a guided tour of the grounds to explore this beautiful building.
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About the Author:
Sabah Karimi is a professional web and print copywriter with an educational background in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She writes in several niches including travel, fashion, beauty, health, fitness, lifestyle and small business. Karimi received a Top Content Creator Award from Demand Studios in 2009.
