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On the southern shore of Lake Ontario just an hour east of Niagara Falls, Rochester New York attracted settlers soon after the Revolutionary War. The city later developed into a global center for manufacturing and gave birth to many iconic American companies including Bausch & Lomb, Eastman Kodak, and Xerox. Photography and film technology pioneer George Eastman’s estate, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum dedicated to the early 20th century aviation innovator and record-setter, the living history museum at Genesee Country Village, Sonnenberg Gardens, and over 100 wineries, breweries and distilleries are just a few of the attractions found in Rochester and the Finger Lakes Region.

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Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets

Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets

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Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience

Canandaigua Wine Trail Experience

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Private Sunset Sailing in Hamlin Beach

Private Sunset Sailing in Hamlin Beach

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Wake Surfing on a Luxury Captained Cruise in Canandaigua

Wake Surfing on a Luxury Captained Cruise in Canandaigua

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Creative Corning, NY Scavenger Hunt

Creative Corning, NY Scavenger Hunt

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Shared Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tasting in Conesus Lake

Shared Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tasting in Conesus Lake

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Zipline Canopy Activity Admission at Bristol Mountain

Zipline Canopy Activity Admission at Bristol Mountain

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Aerial Adventure Park Admission

Aerial Adventure Park Admission

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$59.50
Rochester Airport ROC to Holiday Valley-Arrival Private Transfer

Rochester Airport ROC to Holiday Valley-Arrival Private Transfer

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Luxury 2 Hour Sunset Tour Canandaigua Lake-Groups or Individuals

Luxury 2 Hour Sunset Tour Canandaigua Lake-Groups or Individuals

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Roar in Aurora Scavenger Hunt

Roar in Aurora Scavenger Hunt

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Manchester Mission Scavenger Hunt

Manchester Mission Scavenger Hunt

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Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets
Give yourself more time here!
Prerna C, Oct 2023
The museum has many great glass objects to see. They also have several demonstrations and a few workshops. I highly recommend visiting before noon though, so that you have enough time to see the museum and demonstrations and also participate in workshops.
Great destination.
Glenn H Curtiss Museum Admission Ticket
Great destination.
davidvJ5147QZ, Oct 2023
Very interesting and well-presented displays. Good short film of Curtiss' life in the theater. Small shop of a restoration in progress.
The Corning Museum of Glass was multi-faceted.
Corning Museum of Glass Admission Tickets
The Corning Museum of Glass was multi-faceted.
O1175FIcarolynw, Oct 2023
My husband and I were amazed at the displays. We enjoy watching the glass being manipulated to produce an object by 2 methods. We have seen glass blowing many times before, but one of these demonstrations was narrated which we've never had happen before. It was good to know why certain aspects of the procedure was being done. The numerous other displays explaining about history and expansion of the uses of glass were of great interest as well. It was amazing to see art and sculptures made with glass. The store was a bit overwhelming, but, like the museum itself, it was delightful to see how color and shapes of glass are used to make decorative pieces.
Shows rewrite of history
Glenn H Curtiss Museum Admission Ticket
Shows rewrite of history
Mary R, Oct 2023
Extremely informative and interesting if you have any interest in aviation. Spent about 4 hours and could have spent more.
A MUST Experience!
Aerial Adventure Park Admission
A MUST Experience!
urmcepu, Sep 2023
What a great experience! Wonderful for team building. Something for every level!! Our staff loved it!
Corporate Fun on Canandaigua Lake
Luxury 2 Hour Sunset Tour Canandaigua Lake-Groups or Individuals
Corporate Fun on Canandaigua Lake
joannecW8346CL, Aug 2023
We rented 2 boats for a company event and it was so much fun. Our captains were amazing and so accommodating. They were troopers even though the weather wasn't ideal. It was our second year renting these boats and I would highly recommend Seager Marine for a fun activity.
Great lake cruising experience
Luxury 2 Hour Sunset Tour Canandaigua Lake-Groups or Individuals
Great lake cruising experience
Richard_S, Aug 2023
Captain Ken was a great host, tour guide and skipper! We would do this cruise again without hesitation!!
Amazing customer service
Canandaigua Lake Brewery Tour
Amazing customer service
895mercedesk, Aug 2022
Kim was fantastic ! She kept us on-time, went above and beyond for us, and made sure we enjoyed ourselves! 10/10 recommend this tour and Driver, Kim!
Awesome beer tour
Canandaigua Lake Brewery Tour
Awesome beer tour
Kristenanne7, Nov 2021
We had a great day touring the breweries near lake Canandaigua. Our driver, Gary was friendly and knowledgeable and made it a pleasant experience. We enjoyed all of the breweries and would definitely do it again. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area who loves beer and trying different microbrews.
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