Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Rochester, United States

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.9 km
Ascend 65 m
Descend 58 m

Experience Rochester in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in RochesterIndividual Sights in Rochester

Sight 1: Memorial Art Gallery

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The Memorial Art Gallery is a civic art museum in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1913, it is part of the University of Rochester and occupies the southern half of the University's former Prince Street campus. It is a focal point of fine arts activity in the region and hosts the biennial Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition and the annual Clothesline Festival.

Wikipedia: Memorial Art Gallery (EN), Website

677 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 2: Eastman Dental Dispensary Building

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Eastman Dental Dispensary Building Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Eastman Dental Dispensary was constructed between 1915 and 1917 in the Italian Renaissance architectural style by architects Gordon, Madden, and Kaelber. It was built as a free dental dispensary to serve the community of Rochester, New York, later expanding into throat and nose diseases. It fell into a state of disrepair after sitting vacant for close to four decades. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Wikipedia: Eastman Dental Dispensary (EN)

942 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 3: Eastman Theatre

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Eastman Theatre Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) / CC BY-SA 2.5

Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is the largest performance venue at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, located in downtown Rochester, New York, United States.

Wikipedia: Eastman Theatre (EN)

264 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Rochester Contemporary Art Center

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The Rochester Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit art center located in Rochester, New York's East End District. The art center is a venue for the exchange of ideas and a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that was founded in 1977. As a center for contemporary art, it provides encounters for audiences and opportunities for artists. The center exhibits and supports contemporary art of all forms and is well known for its annual 6x6 exhibition. The art center is also known for its popular Makers & Mentors Exhibitions, which combines notable educators with their current and former students. The State of the City exhibitions focus on new urbanism and feature artists from across the region. The organization hosts numerous other curated group exhibitions, collaborations with arts organizations of all kinds, and community-based projects.

Wikipedia: Rochester Contemporary Art Center (EN), Website

621 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Temple Building

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The Temple Building is the name of a high-rise building located in Rochester, New York, United States. Standing at 218 feet (66 m), it is the eleventh-tallest building in Rochester. In the early 1920's, Reverend Clinton Wunder, Pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Rochester, NY, convinced his congregation to build the Temple Building. The parish had outgrown their existing church. Wunder thought that a nine-story building would become an economic engine for the Church's mission. Eventually the plans changed to a fourteen-story building. Many in the congregation thought that it was unwise to build a fourteen-story "Skyscraper Church."

Wikipedia: Temple Building (Rochester, New York) (EN)

1424 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 6: Monroe County Office Building

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Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of New York, located along Lake Ontario's southern shore. As of 2022, the population was 752,035, according to Census Bureau estimates. Its county seat and largest city is Rochester. The county is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. Monroe County is part of the Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is part of the Finger Lakes region of the state.

Wikipedia: Monroe County, New York (EN)

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