Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Rochester

The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play

Toy & game exhibits for kids of all ages. Historic, interactive look at toys & games, from video-game exhibits to a walk down "Sesame Street."

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Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

Museum devoted to the civil rights hero. Artifacts & materials displayed in Susan B. Anthony's former home & site of her 1872 arrest.

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Sunken Garden

Sunken Garden

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Warner Castle

Warner Castle

1854 replica of a Scottish castle. Self-guided tours of an 1854 residence modeled after a Scottish castle, along with a sunken garden.

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Lamberton Conservatory

Lamberton Conservatory

Historic reconstruction of 1911 building. This conservatory is a modern reconstruction of a 1911 building housing palms & ferns.

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George Eastman Museum

George Eastman Museum

Museum of photos & film in 1905 mansion. Photography & film collections in a Colonial Revival mansion with a theater for rare screenings.

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Highland Park

Highland Park

Serene retreat with arboretum & gardens. Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.

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Corbett's Glen Nature Park

Corbett's Glen Nature Park

Tranquil escape for hiking & birding. Trails run by meadows, wetlands & waterfalls in this secluded park full of native birds & wildlife.

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Clubhouse Fun Center

Clubhouse Fun Center

Golf, go-karts & more for kids & teens. Family park with 36-hole mini-golf, single- & double-ride go-karts, arcade & tree house-themed cafe.

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Paintbox Kid's Art Center

Paintbox Kid's Art Center

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Fun House

Fun House

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Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

Tinker Nature Park / Hansen Nature Center

A pond, trails, exhibits & classes. 68-acre park with exercise & nature trails, plus a center with natural history exhibits & classes.

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Ontario Play & Cafe

Ontario Play & Cafe

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Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse

Historic lighthouse with panoramic view. Lighthouse built in 1822, with a 40-ft. tower & a lantern room with views, plus museum displays.

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Sandbar Park

Sandbar Park

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Ladybugs Play

Ladybugs Play

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Whiting Road Nature Preserve

Whiting Road Nature Preserve

Sanctuary featuring plants & wildlife. 240-acre preserve offering a variety of plants, birds & other wildlife, plus multi-use trails.

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