Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Rochester

1. Aurora scavenger hunt in Rochester

Two hours of scavenger hunting across Rochester — interactive challenges guided by a live host, exploring local art, history, and culture, with a competitive twist.

2. Rochester scavenger hunt with remote live host

Two to three hours — an interactive scavenger hunt featuring art, history, and culture clues, facilitated by a remote host via your phone.

3. Transfer from Niagara Falls to Washington, D.C. with Corning Museum stop

Approximately eight hours — one-way transfer from Niagara Falls to D.C. with an optional visit to the renowned Corning Museum of Glass along the route.

4. Rochester scavenger hunt with live interactive host

Two hours of interactive play — solve clues around Rochester using your phone with remote guidance from a live host, scoring points while competing against others.

5. Rochester scavenger hunt walking tour

Two to three hours on foot — explore Rochester's history and architecture through an engaging scavenger hunt format, capturing key landmarks along the way.

6. Interactive scavenger hunt in Corning, NY

Two hours of remote-hosted fun — explore Corning through creative challenges, art clues, and local history while competing on an international leaderboard.

7. Canandaigua Lake brewery tour

Five to six hours visiting four breweries around Canandaigua Lake with an expert tour guide; optional pub-style lunch on select tours.

“In November 2019, we participated in this tour and stopped at four breweries: Naked Dove, Three Huskies, Twisted Rail, and Twin Elder. Naked Dove was enjoyable, especially since it was their anniversary and we got to sample some unique beers. Three Huskies consistently has good IPAs on tap, and the lunch we had there was fantastic. Twisted Rail and Twin Elder were alright but not remarkable. Overall, the tour was excellent, and our driver, whose name I can’t recall, was very pleasant and enjoyable to chat with.”— K3657QOjohnr

8. Walking tour of haunted sites in Oswego

Two-hour walking tour: explore haunted sites and hear historical ghost stories in Oswego.

“This was an excellent experience. The dark walk through history was both enjoyable and scary. John, our outstanding narrator, made the learning about Oswego’s past engaging. The town features many fascinating old houses and buildings, all paired with intriguing ghost stories. Definitely worth the time.”— John5836

9. Admission to Corning Museum of Glass

Self-guided visit to the Corning Museum of Glass — interactive exhibits and live glassblowing demonstrations in the Finger Lakes region.

“Over the past 20 years, we have visited three times, and each experience has been enjoyable. It's a lovely spot for a post-holiday break, with an excellent museum tour, downtown shopping, and a nice dinner at the cellar to wrap up the evening.”— Navigator28334508023

10. Genesee Country Village and Museum admission

Visit the largest living history museum in New York — 19th-century village with costumed interpreters, daily demonstrations, and beautiful gardens.

“Having visited at least 25 times since it opened in the 1970s, I find it continually improving, especially with Becky Wehle at the helm, who upholds her grandfather Jack Wehle’s vision. On this trip, we listened to Becky share future plans, encouraging feedback from members. We explored the Jack Wehle gallery, which featured 19th-century fashion exhibits. The staff member there was quite helpful in pointing us to highlights, including a stagecoach from Rochester. We also took an outer loop past the Shaker house and gardens before checking out the Village houses. A special thanks to Terry in the Hosmer Tavern for the delightful chocolate puffs and warm welcome. I noted that they are installing ramps for easier access to the 19th-century homes. Lastly, having attended various antique preview galas, I must mention that the catering has significantly improved under Becky’s leadership. It’s truly a privilege to visit this amazing place and escape the challenges of modern life for a while.”— Probateman