Paula's Essentials

Knightly gardens bloom at the Rochester Civic Garden Center. Warner Castle is home to Rochester's Sunken Gardens, a landscape of the city's architectural treasures. Each year 15,000 visitors journey to explore a 20th century castle, stroll along its magnificent and breathtaking expansive garden grounds, and take educational classes in horticulture, floral design, and arts and crafts. Nature is the main attraction at this destination.

Basketball fans, be in the stands for the next Rochester Razorsharks game. This sports team is the founder and a franchise of the Premier Basketball League and has won three championships since the league was established in 2007. You won't be disappointed with their performance on the court when you cheer them on at the Blue Cross Arena.

Spend a night of fun and recreation in the fast lane at Bowl-A-Roll Lanes, in Rochester. You'll have fun at the bowling alley's 36 state-of-the-art cosmic bowling lanes, rolling out a light show like you've never seen before. Come in for a good time with your friends and hang out at the lounge and restaurant after your games.

Dinner and drinks at Tapas177 is a great way to get the night started. Discover a creative dining menu that fuses the familiar with exotic flavors from around the world "tapas style," coupled with excellent wines and the best martinis in town. Your fun on the city's nightlife scene starts here with dinner and drinks at the bar.