Things To Do
Nick Tahou Hots
For some classic Rochester cuisine, you'll need to check out the original garbage plates in downtown Rochester! What is a garbage plate, you ask? Looks like you'll have to check out Nick Tahou's to find out.
Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint & Catering
Sticky Lips BBQ is owned by Courtney's Uncle Howie! She worked there all through college and can personally vouch for the Uncle Frank's Chicken, based on a family recipe!
Blue Barn Cidery
Blue Barn Cidery just so happens to also be at our wedding venue! If you're looking for a place to relax before the ceremony (especially if you’re taking the early shuttle), Blue Barn Cidery is right nextdoor for some pre-ceremony sips.
Genesee Brew House
Wanting to try out some local brews? Check out Genesee Brew House in the downtown Rochester area for that famous Genesee beer (drank all throughout college) and the High Falls views.
Highland Park
Definitely check out Highland Park if you get the chance! The Lilac Festival happens here every May so you'll just miss it, but the park is still a sight to see. Inside the park you have the Lamberton Conservatory, the Sunken Gardens, plenty of hiking trails, and we even took some of our engagement photos in the Highland Park Arboretum.
George Eastman Museum
Be sure to check out a Rochester must-see, the George Eastman Museum! As the world's oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world's oldest film archives, be sure to check this out in the city where Kodak was founded.
The Strong Museum
For those with kids in need of entertainment, be sure to check out the Strong Museum for their interactive science exhibits!
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Looking for a deep dive into local historical figures? Check out the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House. You can also make a stop to Mount Hope Cemetary, the burial place of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.
Park Avenue
Check out Park Ave for some local restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries! If you're in the mood for some deep dish pizza, check out Chester Cab Pizza, previously run by Courtney's Uncle Howie.
Rochester Public Market
Looking for a Sunday morning farmers market before you make your way back home? Be sure to take advantage of all the local offerings.