Penfield Trophies

Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Memorial Art Gallery, housed at the University of Rochester. Stroll along the gallery walls to view a panorama of art, spanning 5,000 years and reflecting 11,000 works from rare antiquities to contemporary masterpieces. Pop into The Gallery Store to bring home art from community artists, handmade jewelry, and other artful items.

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.

Blooming treasures abound at the Ellwanger Gardens in Rochester. Discover a historic landscape that was originally the private garden of 19th century horticulturist George Ellwanger. The garden is a symphony of purples, pinks, yellows, reds, and blues surrounded by majestic trees and endless walk ways. Plan ahead for this treasure, it's open during the city's much anticipated Lilac Festival.