Rochester is built around the Genesee River in Upstate New York. The city is located about halfway between Syracuse and Buffalo. Several small theaters, and many restaurants, bars, museums, and historic places are located within the city limits. While the many of the companies that helped to make Rochester into the city that it is are slowly relocating much of their manufacturing facilities, headquarters of Kodak, Xerox, and Bausch and Lomb are still located here. From family-friendly activities to professional sports teams, museums and galleries, Rochester has something for everyone. Enjoy the scenic Erie Canal, Genesee River and Lake Ontario. Don't miss the Strong National Museum of Play (America's second-largest children's museum) or the International Museum of Photography. Be sure to sample one of Rochester's famous "white hots," Rochester's version of the hotdog! And don't miss the nearby Finger Lakes region with its wine trails and gorges.

The world-famous Mayo Clinic is in Rochester. With its outstanding medical research and treatment facilities, the clinic founded by two physician brothers has become synonymous with the finest in health care and scientific research. Take a tour of the clinic and be sure to see Mayowood, a lovely 100-room country estate furnished with antiques from the Mayo brothers' travels.