Rochester

The sprawling colonial-revival mansion, once the home of Eastman Kodak's founder, has been restored to its early-1900s appearance. — Fodor's

A splendid interactive museum for children and almost certain to entertain adults, too. — Frommer's

This 750-acre living-history museum has 68 buildings that were moved from throughout the region to re-create 19th-century life in the Genesee Valley. — Fodor's

Egyptian coffins, medieval tapestries, impressionist paintings, European masters, and African carvings are on permanent display. — Fodor's

"Call for the doctor, call for the nurse... Vote!! said the lady with the alligator purse."  — Atlas Obscura

An antique cemetery in New York, this land is home to any number of famed corpses.  — Atlas Obscura

This New York estate was designed to resemble a medieval Scottish castle.  — Atlas Obscura

The largest guitar store in the world has been visited by some of music's all-time greats passing through upstate New York.  — Atlas Obscura

The High Falls entertainment district has pubs, clubs, and restaurants, as well as frequent events in summer and a laser show. — Fodor's

Inside this former cannon factory, nearly every inch of the more than 60,000-square-foot bohemian art-gallery-meets-studio-space is chockablock with art, much of it for sale. — Fodor's

Everyone in the family can play with hands-on exhibits that focus on science and technology and their impact on our daily lives. — Fodor's

Site of the hugely popular Lilac Festival, Highland Park has more than 500 varieties of lilacs. — Fodor's

The Jack Rabbit, a wooden roller coaster built in 1920, is the most famous ride at this park on the Lake Ontario shore. — Fodor's

Exhibits at this zoo along the Genesee River include Rocky Coasts, providing aboveground and underwater viewing of a polar bear, penguins, and sea lions. — Fodor's

The floor-to-ceiling collection in an old factory is a unique alternative to stuffy galleries.  — Atlas Obscura

The showcase of the Charlotte neighborhood, the restored park recalls its days as the "Coney Island of the North." — Fodor's

The lighthouse stands about a mile south of Lake Ontario, giving you an idea of how the landscape has changed since the 40-foot-tall stone structure was erected in 1822. — Fodor's

Swiftwater’s ample seating and serious selection of brews (VERY well known for their IPA series) makes it a must for brewery hopping Rochester. — On the Grid

Parkleigh’s ambiance is a treat in itself. You’ll see exposed brick archways, hardwood floors, original tin ceilings, eye-catching window displays, and murals painted by local artists. — On the Grid

An old dining hall now serves up ghost stories for lusty locals.  — Atlas Obscura