If you have just moved to the Rochester area and have done nothing but make repairs to your new Rochester home such as fixing the tankless water heater or replacing leaky faucets, then you might not have had a chance to explore your new city yet. If that's the case, then you've come to the right place as this section of our site will be dealing with things you can do in Rochester while touching a bit about Rochester's history. Sort of a one stop shop for getting local information about Rochester, New York.

Living in Oakville, Ontario, afforded you the opportunity to know everything there was to know about Oakville Ontario real estate but that information might be a tad useless now that you live in Rochester. You're going to want to immerse yourself in the city and once you do, you'll find out plenty of things you didn't know. Such as the fact that Rochester was once known as the 'Flour City' because of the high number of flour mills which were situated in the area that is now downtown Rochester. At one point there were 25,000 bushels of wheat grinded out every day in Rochester. You can store that information in the back of your head and have it ready if you ever find yourself answering questions about Rochester for an online project collaboration about Rochester.

If you're looking for things to do in Rochester, you will find that you have plenty of options. If you're not into big line-ups, Hollywood Blockbusters and overpriced popcorn, we suggest heading on down to the Little Theatre Film Society to catch a foreign or independent film. This theatre is also home to other things such as an art gallery and cafe. If you're between the ages of 20-29, then going to the Rochester area 20-somethings would be a great place to meet new people and get to know the surrounding area. You will find an abundance of social activities to partake in and it's a great opportunity to mingle. Maybe you will even find someone else who enjoys talking about SRED grant programs while you're there. Rochester is also home to plenty of special events and festivals all year round that you can go to. One such event is Oktoberfest which is celebrated each September and hosted by the Irondequoit Parks & Recreation Department.

Whether you're looking to take in a sporting event, spending a quiet evening with your loved one at a fine eating establishment or trying to find the right library to look up information about Canadian trade marks, Rochester has it all. Take the day off and go explore your new city. It's easy to just go to places that have been recommend to you by us or your neighbors but it can be a lot more fun to discover some hole-in-the-wall diner on your own. Good luck and enjoy Rochester!