Hidden Rochester

Where are we?

Rochester is a city and the county seat of Monroe County, bordering the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the western portion of the U.S. state of New York. Throughout its history, Rochester has acquired several nicknames; it has been known as ~“the World’s Image Center”, ~ “the Flour City”, “the Flower City”, and most recently as ~“the Photonics” Capital of the world”. Rochester hosts the Lilac Festival every year to celebrate its history as “the Flower City”. This area, which is part of the Western New York region was one of America’s first “boomtowns” and rose to prominence initially as the site of many flour mills located on the Genesee River, then as a major manufacturing hub. Rochester is now an international center of higher education, as well as medical and technological development. The region is known for many acclaimed universities, and several of them (notably the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology) are nationally renowned for their research programs. In addition, Rochester has been and continues to be the site of many important inventions and innovations in consumer products.

Rochester was ranked as the “most livable city” among 379 U.S. metropolitan areas in the 25th edition (2007) of the Places Rated Almanac. In 2010 Forbes rated Rochester as the third best place to raise a family. In 2012 Kiplinger rated Rochester as the fifth best city for families, citing low cost of living, top public schools, and a low jobless rate.

Here are some Great “Hidden Gem” in Rochester… Enjoy!!!