Neighborhood Highlights
Susan B. Anthony Museum
Rochester and the Finger Lakes region are considered the birthplace of the modern women’s rights movement. Visit the Susan B. Anthony Museum, once the home of one of the country’s most important civil rights leaders. The front parlor of the home is where she was arrested for voting in 1872.
Finger Lakes Wine Country
No need to travel west for award-winning wines when you have Finger Lakes Wine Country nearby. Travel through postcard-perfect towns and visit superb wineries, distilleries, and breweries. You’ll find more than 100 wineries, pouring everything from riesling to pinot noir.
Eastview Mall
When you need some retail therapy, head to Eastview Mall. You’ll find more than 30 familiar brands, some catering to more upscale clientele. With multiple department stores, a movie theater, a spa, and plenty of restaurants, Eastview Mall makes for the perfect day out.
A History of Rochester
The Rochester area was home to the Seneca tribe prior to immigrants arriving in the late 1700s. The city gets its name from Colonel Nathaniel Rochester, who participated in the 1803 purchase of a 100-acre tract along the Genesee River.
Rochester had several nicknames in its early days. The first was “the Young Lion of the West,” because as people headed west, this was an important stop in their journey. Rochester then became known as the “Flour City, ” as by 1838, it was the largest flour-producing city in the United States. Further growth led to Rochester becoming a manufacturing hub. Some of America’s iconic companies started here, including Xerox, Eastman Kodak Company, French’s Mustard, Bausch + Lomb, Constellation Brands, RAGÚ®, and more.
