Did you know that, with the past year, thousands flocked into Rochester to witness the 95th annual Professional Golf Association (PGA) tournament, and President Obama sat down in a local cafe to discuss higher education costs with local students? Rochester NY made a lot of headlines in 2013. Even so, many people do not realize that Rochester is an exciting place to visit year-round. What are the must-see thrills of Rochester?

Rochester Music Festivals

Locals dub Rochester, NY “Festival City,” and with good reason. Rochester hosts a series of music and fine arts festivals from spring to late fall. Some Rochester music fests, such as the Jazz Festival, are nation-famous. In fact, The New York Times recognized Rochester’s Jazz Festival as one of the top four in the coun