The Highland Botanical Park, a tree garden, covers an area of over 155 acres and is the home to above 1,200 varieties of shrubs, magnolias, Japanese maples, rhododendron, spring bulbs, azaleas, and so on. Besides, there is also a Gothic-style castle known as the Warner Castle, a natural amphitheater, a conservatory greenhouse, and a sunken garden inside this park. You should also include the Genesee Country Village and Museum in your must-see itinerary. This 19th century museum has the Heirloom Gardens, the Genesee Country Nature Center, the Historic Village, and the Carriage Museum. During summers, the nearby city of Finger-Lakes becomes a center of music and celebrations as this is the time for the Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Music and Dance. You can avail one of the Rochester NY vacation rentals to experience a thrilling and exciting vacation in this part of New York.

You will come across a diversity in the city’s culinary culture. “White hot” and "garbage plate" are two local specialties. Besides, you can get a wide array of delicacies in the city restaurants. In Rochester, a large number of events and festivals keep happening throughout the year. Some of them are the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the Corn Hill Festival, Clothesline Art Festival, and the Puerto Rican Festival. On booking one of the Rochester vacation homes, you can access all the nearby shopping centers that sell everything from fashionable apparels, gift items, handicrafts to fresh local produce.