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Take the kids to The Strong - National Museum of Play
Have fun with interactive exhibits at Rochester Museum & Science Center
Explore the Finger Lakes Wine Country
Visit the George Eastman Museum, the oldest museum of photography
Admire flowers and plants at Highland Park
See a Rochester City Ballet performance
Spend an afternoon at The RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
See a show at the Theatre Young Kids Enjoy (TYKEs)
Watch animals at the Seneca Park Zoo
Step back in time at the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Admire local art at Artisan Works
Marvel at beautiful artworks at the Memorial Art Gallery
Taste fresh produce at City of Rochester Public Market
Enjoy a family fun day out at Seabreeze Amusement Park
Soak up the sun at Ontario Beach Park
Hike in Durand Eastman Park
Enjoy musicals and plays at Geva Theatre Center
Visit the majestic Genesee River's High Falls
Don't miss the Charlotte - Genesee Lighthouse
Get tickets for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Visit Mount Hope Cemetery
Hike or bike in Cobbs Hill Park
Rochester grew from the biggest supplier of flour in the country to a booming, thriving city known for innovation, 140 fantastic festivals, 60 golf courses, and over 12,000 acres of parks. Top things to do in Rochester with kids include the Seneca Park Zoo, The Strong - National Museum of Play, and Rochester Museum & Science Center.
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