The Lilac Festival is one blooming festival. Martha Stewart has been to this 10-day extravaganza held at Highland Park in Rochester, the only one of its kind in North America. Green thumbed festival growers are awe inspired by the magnificent collection of more than 500 varieties of lilacs blooming on over 1,200 bushes.
Sam Patch & Mary Jemison is more than just a boat ride; it's the way to see the sights and sounds of Rochester's Corn Hill Navigation, the city's newest waterfront development. See the district's canal-side restaurants, clubs and attractions on a narrated boat tour. For an extra splash, book a canal dinner cruise with your friends.
Shopping takes a detour onto Park Avenue in Rochester when looking for the unique boutique, art gallery, specialty shop, museum, restaurant, café, pub, or deli. Stroll along the tree-lined streets littered with distinctive architecture and quaint parks. We are sure you'll leave here glad that you took a detour to experience this delightful shopping destination.