Harrison Painting

Enjoy time outdoors and observe nature at Tinker Nature Park in the Hansen Nature Center, and the Tinker Homestead Museum. Walk or jog along the natural trails to travel across a well-maintained park that is home to a historic cobblestone museum with a wildlife observation deck, herb garden and more. Nature and exercise are familiar friends here.

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.

Check out some of the most beloved toys of our time at The Strong National Museum of Play, the only collections based museum in the world devoted to play. Travel across 150,000 square feet of family adventure and attractions to discover a Field of Play, Aquariums, Gardens, and the National Toy Hall of Fame, home to the one and only, Mr. Potato Head.