While most people are familiar with New York state, it is New York City that seems to get all of the attention. However, believe it or not, there are other cities in New York state. One of the most beautiful and fun of these cities is Rochester NY. Situated in upstate New York on Lake Ontario between Buffalo and Syracuse, with a metropolitan population of over a million, Rochester is the third largest city in the State, after the aforementioned New York City and Buffalo.

As you might expect for a city of its size, there is plenty of fun things to do in Rochester NY. For example, the city boasts many popular festivals. The Rochester International Jazz Festival is now in its 11th year. The “Jazz Fest” includes over 300 concerts, including several free shows, over several days in Rochester’s East End. The festi