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Ranked #1 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "I was a little kid again!" 19/05/2013
- "Fantastic place" 14/05/2013
Category: Children’s Museums
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Come over to play at the only museum in the world devoted solely to the importance of play. The museum blends the best...
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Come over to play at the only museum in the world devoted solely to the importance of play. The museum blends the best features of both history museums (extensive collections and children’s museums (high interactivity). At 282,000 square feet, the National Museum of Play at The Strong is the largest regional year-round family attraction, and the second largest “children’s” museum in the nation. The museum takes play very seriously. Its philosophy—that play is essential to learning and human development—is reflected everywhere you look beginning with its uniquely whimsical architecture (including a butterfly house built to look like the world’s largest butterfly, an undulating two-story caterpillar-shaped atrium, and a structure resembling a pile of gigantic children’s building blocks).
Engaging hands-on exhibits invite you to attend Super Powers School, meet the Berenstain Bears, play your way through the history of video games, enter a giant kaleidoscope, board a whaling ship, see the world’s oldest Monopoly games, step into Sesame Street, walk into the pages of a giant pop-up book, and so much more! The museum is home to the region’s only indoor butterfly garden; the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of dolls, toys, and games; and the prestigious National Toy Hall of Fame®. Amenities include a food court, indoor train and carousel, two museum shops, and an outdoor Discovery Garden.
Admission Fees: General Admission (does not include admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden®):
Adults $13, Seniors $12, Children (2–15) $11, Children younger than two free, Museum members free.
Admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden: General Admission fee plus $2 for members, $4 for nonmembers; children under 2 free. Entry is by timed ticket only.
Parking: Free parking is available at the museum for all guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that, on high visitation days, the museum lot may reach capacity early in the day. If space is not available on site at the time of your visit, additional parking is available at neighboring municipal garages for a fee. The Strong is not responsible for fees incurred at off-site locations.
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Ranked #2 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Beautiful, intimate theater" 14/05/2013
- "Very Enjoyable" 13/05/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #3 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Best Top Flight Theater in Rochester o..." 25/04/2013
- "Classic and Classy" 09/04/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #4 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Easy, Economical, and Enjoyable way to..." 05/04/2013
- "Artsy Independent Films" 07/03/2013
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #5 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Fascinating museum" 05/05/2013
- "surprising gem" 20/04/2013
Category: Art Museums; Historic Sites
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The man behind Kodak endowed many Rochester philanthropic interests, and his 50-room mansion is now a photography and film...
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The man behind Kodak endowed many Rochester philanthropic interests, and his 50-room mansion is now a photography and film museum.
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Ranked #6 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Lilac festival" 18/05/2013
- "Beautiful Park" 18/05/2013
Category: Parks
The annual Lilac Festival is the most popular event on the calendar here, one of the country's oldest city arboretums.
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Ranked #7 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "if you like history, dont miss it" 17/05/2013
- "beautiful & well maintained!" 10/05/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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Mount Hope, dedicated in 1838, is America's first municipal Victorian Cemetery. Set in a picturesque landscape shaped by...
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Mount Hope, dedicated in 1838, is America's first municipal Victorian Cemetery. Set in a picturesque landscape shaped by retreating glaciers, the cemetery contains priceless pieces of art and rare horticultural specimens. It is the final resting place of many dignified and internationally known individuals, including Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, and is on the National Park Services National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Mount Hope is listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places and National Register of Historic Places, featuring 82 mausoleums, soaring Egyptian obelisks, a Florentine cast-iron fountain, two stone chapels in the Gothic Revival style, a Moorish gazebo, a Victorian Gothic gatehouse, and infinitely varied tombstones marking 350,000 graves across 196 acres.
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Ranked #8 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Great Family Fun!" 11/05/2013
- "Summertime fun!" 09/05/2013
Category: Amusement/ Theme Parks
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Seabreeze, the fourth oldest park in America, is located on the scenic bluffs overlooking Lake Ontario north of Rochester....
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Seabreeze, the fourth oldest park in America, is located on the scenic bluffs overlooking Lake Ontario north of Rochester. Enjoy the excitement of four roller coasters, a classic wooden carousel, thrill rides, family and kiddie rides, a midway of food and games and live shows daily. There's also a full water park with wave pool, tube slides, body flumes, lazy river, kiddie slides and more. The 1920 Jack Rabbit wooden roller coaster is listed as the oldest continuously operating coaster in America. The park is a classic combination of traditional amusement park and modern water park. Open daily mid-June through Labor Day; also open weekends in May, early June and early September.
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Ranked #9 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Don't miss out on this when you visit." 12/05/2013
- "Susan B" 30/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites
The house in which Susan B. Anthony resided.
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Ranked #10 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Great place to take your kids and gran..." 19/05/2013
- "Excellent Day Trip" 16/04/2013
Category: History Museums; Science Museums
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Ranked #11 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "GREAT PLACE FOR ALL AGES AND BANG FOR..." 19/05/2013
- "Great Zoo. Glad I made the trip." 12/05/2013
Category: Zoos
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Ranked #12 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Exercise and Conversation!" 08/04/2013
- "Nice new bike and hike path." 04/03/2013
Category: Biking Trails; Jogging Paths/ Tracks; Hiking Trails
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Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee...
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Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.
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Ranked #13 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Nice ballpark" 18/05/2013
- "red wings aka minnsota twins" 03/05/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #14 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Great view" 18/05/2013
- "Local Escape" 14/05/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #15 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "a real treat" 16/04/2013
- "a lot of art going on here!" 15/04/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #16 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "One of Rochester's true gems!" 14/05/2013
- "A Haven for the Rochester Film Buff" 27/01/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #17 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "A Must See in Rochester" 14/05/2013
- "Quiet haven" 14/05/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #18 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Very interesting" 02/05/2013
- "Great History" 27/12/2012
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #19 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Amerks game" 08/04/2013
- "Green Day Concert" 06/04/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #20 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Beautiful" 16/05/2013
- "Beautiful and quiet" 08/05/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #21 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "could be great, losing ground" 16/04/2013
- "Nice falls" 03/04/2013
Category: Waterfalls
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Ranked #22 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Celtic Woman" 03/04/2013
- "Celtic Woman World Tour 2013" 28/03/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #23 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Great venue to see Abby Wachbach's tea..." 28/04/2013
- "Kickball leagues" 26/01/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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Ranked #24 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "check the specials" 16/04/2013
- "Inexpensive 2nd run movies for the fam..." 26/12/2012
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #25 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "unique" 01/02/2013
- "Charlotte Lighthouse a peice of histor..." 31/12/2012
Category: Lighthouses
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Ranked #26 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "large area venue" 25/03/2013
- "Great Place" 18/01/2013
Category: Convention Centres
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Ranked #27 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "The ghetto" 07/04/2013
- "Wow!!" 04/04/2013
Category: Playgrounds
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Ranked #28 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Water St is crowded but fun" 26/02/2013
- "Best Valentine's Day EVER!" 19/02/2013
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #29 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "excellent programs from age 3 and old..." 15/03/2013
- "Nice Show" 05/01/2013
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums
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Ranked #30 of 48 attractions in Rochester
- "Our miracle from Padre Pio" 21/02/2013
- "A nice thought" 07/01/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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