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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Dec
35°F 1°C
22°F -5°C
2 in 6 cm
Jan
28°F -2°C
15°F -9°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
33°F 0°C
17°F -8°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
38°F 3°C
23°F -5°C
3 in 7 cm
Apr
53°F 11°C
34°F 1°C
2 in 5 cm
May
64°F 17°C
44°F 6°C
3 in 8 cm

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Tuesday
Dec 15
Hi:
38°F 3°C
Lo:
20°F -6°C
Wednesday
Dec 16
Hi:
27°F -2°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C
Thursday
Dec 17
Hi:
25°F -3°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C
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Aruba
  • Resident population: 103,065 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports, casinos
  • 11,861 TripAdvisor reviews of 119 accommodations, 145 attractions and 130 restaurants
A beach-lover's paradise, this Caribbean island's interior boasts desert, but the coasts are filled with picture-perfect, powdery white sand and tranquil sapphire waters.
Best fare found from Philadelphia to Rochester: €197

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Strong National Museum of Play
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Rochester

The Strong Museum is really unique and one of the best museums for children.  They will love the Seseme Street section and all of the hands on areas.  Margaret Woodbury Strong had an extensive...

Attraction type: Children's museum; Other
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Seabreeze Amusement Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Rochester

Right off Lake Ontario, this family-run amusement park offers history as well as scenic views - ride an 80-year-old roller coaster and a carousel from 1915.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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George Eastman House
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 16 attractions in Rochester

The man behind Kodak endowed many Rochester philanthropic interests, and his 50-room mansion is now a photography and film museum.

Attraction type: Art museum; Historic home
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Finger Lakes Wine Region
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: Scenic drive; Winery; Tourist/visitor center
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Frontier Field
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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Sam Patch Erie Canal tour
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 16 attractions in Rochester
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Memorial Art Gallery
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: Art museum
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Susan B. Anthony House
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 16 attractions in Rochester

The house in which Susan B. Anthony resided.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Geva Theatre Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: Theater
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: History museum; Science museum
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Mount Hope Cemetery
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: Cemetery
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Highland Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 16 attractions in Rochester

The annual Lilac Festival is the most popular event on the calendar here, one of the country's oldest city arboretums.

Attraction type: Park
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Genesee Riverway Trail
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 16 attractions in Rochester

Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.

Attraction type: Hiking trail; Jogging path/track; Biking trail
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Genesee River's High Falls
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 16 attractions in Rochester
Attraction type: Waterfall
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Frederick Douglass Statue
Attraction type: Statue
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Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Attraction type: Convention center
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