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.
Be a trail blazer at Genesee Riverway Trail, a 9 mile off-road trail for walking, running and bicycling along the Genesee River. On your journey down the outdoor trail, you'll travel through the scenic, historical, and cultural heart of Rochester to travel over eight pedestrian bridges, around three waterfalls, and through eleven parks.