Department of State Visitors - Rochester Information

The World's Image Centre
Rochester earned this name from its unique and impressive history in photography, xerography, and optics and its continued lead in manufacturing/research activities as well as outstanding educational resources in both traditional and evolving imaging science.

Greater Rochester is the third largest metropolitan area in New York State with a population of over 1,000,000. The City of Rochester is the 69th largest city in the US. Located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, it is the western gateway to the Finger Lakes Region and the Seaway Trail.

Attractions
The historic Erie Canal traverses the area and can be viewed from bicycle and walking paths as well as from tour boats and paddle wheelers.

Professional Sports Teams:

• Rochester Rhinos Soccer
• Red Wings Baseball
• Americans Hockey
• Knighthawks Lacrosse.
  

Cultural Offerings:

• Memorial Art Gallery
  
• George Eastman House and International Museum of Photography
  
• Rochester Museum & Science Center/Strasenburg Planetarium
  
• Eastman School of Music
  
• Seneca Park Zoo
  
• Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
  
• GEVA Theatre - professional theater
  
• Susan B. Anthony House
  
• Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum - showcasing everyday American life since 1820

Nearby:

• National Women's Hall of Fame
  
• Women's Rights National Historic Park
  
• Genesee Country Village and Museum
  
• Niagara Falls
  
• Corning Glass Factory and Museum

Rochester International Council
Morey Hall, Room 229, University of Rochester Rochester, NY 14627 USA
phone (585) 275-8779 fax (585) 756-8086 e-mail: jw@rifc.org
Office Hours: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday,
closed Thursday