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Spread over 150 acres of valleys and hills, Highland Park is a world-class arboretum and landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. It includes 1200 lilac shrubs that comprise the site of the famous annual festival, a collection of Japanese Maples, 35 kinds of magnolias, a collection of barberries, a rock garden dotted with dwarf evergreens, more than 700 varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons, Andromeda, mountain laurel, horse chestnuts, a profusion of spring bulbs and native wildflowers, and many exotic trees.

Every year, the park's pansy bed with 10,000 plants features a different pattern. The park has a number of facilities and attractions such as the Lamberton Conservatory, the Greater Rochester Vietnam Memorial, Warner Castle, and the John Dunbar Memorial Pavilion.

180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, 585-753-7270

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

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