I absolutely loved Sonnenberg! The conservatory and gardens…read morewere beyond amazing. I really enjoyed walking through and taking in all of the beauty. They even have a section in the greenhouse with plants for sale. The mansion is of course just as great to walk through and take a little escape back in time. So many beautiful things and views. They do have a little cafe and gift shop/winery on the grounds. I highly recommend coming here if you get the chance!

It's a nice peaceful attraction to stroll the gardens and check out the mansion. There were binders…read moreof photos in the mansion to see what different rooms used to look like. Rooms were set up well with interesting garments and objects. You can look at some pretty closely. Some parts of the property remain dilapidated, like the pool. Some of the gardens weren't available for viewing. For example, we didn't see anything in the pansy garden area.

Aaaaah the Sunken Garden. I absolutely love that this has it's own Yelp page, first of all, because…read moreit DESERVES it! It is one of those special places that just feel distinctively "Rochester" while also feeling like maybe you've found some type of escape portal. BEWARE the photographers taking picture of local juniors in high school! Senior pics in the wild! Anyways, the sunken garden is a little hidden and not on the main path of Highland park. You go beyond the highland bowl then BOOM. If you can find a quiet time to drop by, it is amazingly peaceful and serene. You can take a walk through the entire highland park neighborhood after, or enjoy a picnic on the grass near highland bowl. Overall, a great ROC institution that's great for photos but also maybe just put your phone away and enjoy the view!

This is a beautiful place with a lot of history. Granted I was here at night but it was still…read moremagical. I can now understand why people come here for photos and etc. It's really pretty during all the seasons. It's part of Warner Castle I believe. It's a little hidden gem and if possible bring friends/family to check it out. It's a quiet spot in a busy area. I'll be back.. parking is basically street.

Such an amazing time that exceeded my expectations…read more Again this was a random activity that I thought would be fun and warm and would pass time during my trip to Rochester. There is a $4 admission fee to enter and they take card and cash. I love turtles and was so happy to be greeted by 2 aquariums at the entrance with turtles in them. I was definitely surprised as we walked through the conservatory and saw both turtles and tortoises. It was a great surprise. The traffic of visitors seemed to ebb and flow but there's no guide and it's not timed so you can go at your own pace and even circle back as we did. There are also other small animals such as quail and chipmunks that you'll see walking through as well. It was a good reminder for me to find the beauty even in the midst of chaos, you just have to stop and look. If you just need a soft place to clear your mind and reset, this would be a great start.

What a secret gem located in Highland Park, I'm embarrassed to say this was my first visit. Limited…read morestreet parking, very busy when people are sledding on the area hills too. Named after Alexander B Lamberton who was the president of the parks board from 1902-1915. Constructed I 1911. Lovely warm escape.. especially In our cold winters. The humidity is perfect for growing and maintaining plants and cactus.. loved the flowering cactus! Poinsettias are beautiful, and set up like a tree. Keep your eyes open for the animals throughout, careful where you step! Turtles and quails. Prices are so low, $4 for adults. Kids under 5 I believe are free... seasons passes available. Ipen 7 days a week, closed some holidays.

This is a beautiful business with beautiful design ideas. Owner Jean is extremely customer…read morefriendly, lending ideas and doing special orders with grace. I stop by to experience the beauty of how she arranges stock and graces the garden art, both within and without. Take a look. You won't leave empty handed. Her designs are fantastic - AND she did not hesitate to support me in adjusting and implementing my own.

The owner is rude, ignorant and quite disrespectful. I was able to purchase same brand items around…read moreRochester for much less money.

FYI Ihave not stayed here we came for a tour that MAG Rochester had. It's a lovely place and you…read morecan stay here as well. They have tried to keep some of the original touches but the house has been freshened up with modern amenities. The tour set up to check in was rather problematic. They do have parking a plus.

We had the funniest experience here. We were considering this location for a catered birthday party…read morefor 30 older people. We drove up and were greeted (or not exactly greeted) by someone at the door who barely spoke to us for a second. The person informed us that they do not do parties, only " Elopements for 12 people." We drove away quickly.

Tis the season for spring gardening! This past weekend we checked the garden factory for the first…read moretime. It was HUGE! Definitely bigger than I expected. Tons of plants to choose from flowers, shrubs, trees, etc. Service was very helpful too. We ended up purchasing two susan magnolias and I cannot wait to see how they blossom! We will definitely be back to purchase more plants in the future.

Very large selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, and vegetables! Got there a little late this year…read moreso there was less to choose from than there would have been a month ago, but very reasonably priced and all the flowers look very healthy and taken care of!

Lots of plants for gardening. I came here on Saturday and it…read morewas somewhat busy. Front parking lot was almost full. They also have a side parking lot, just a tiny bit farther. They have large variety of plants and tree for outdoor and some for indoor, and supplies for gardening. I won't say they have the cheapest price but also not the highest compared to other nurseries. Staffs are friendly and always asks if I need help

I always leave with a haul when I come here to fill up my gardens in the spring! There's a pretty…read morelarge selection of both annuals and perennials. Everything I've bought has grown great and takes really well. My perennials have always come back as expected.

Dear Fringe Festival- you never do disappoint... especially this year.. Cirque Du Fringe Claws Up…read morewas a laugh fest full of Oooh's and Ahh's - I mean first the Spiegeltent is such a wonderful venue, second Dawn's Spiegelgarden has great selection of drinks and the vibe is always chill and creative.. I look forward to the Rochester Fringe Fest every year!!! Till next year... Claws Up!!!!

This festival truly has something for everyone! The performance art ranges from music, to plays,…read moreart exhibits, dance, acrobatics, and comedy. These events can take place all across the city of Rochester, as there are many different experiences over the course of the festival. I've seen impressive large scale performances at the fringe festival such as a performance by Bandaloop on the side of five star city bank. I've also seen modernized Shakespeare as well as Drunk Shakespeare (Shotspeare). All of these experiences were top notch. I'd highly recommend attending at least one event each year! Check out the festival schedule early to grab your tickets for headliners before they sell out!

This is a great garden stand with multiple sheds and tables bursting with plants, located on Maiden…read moreLane near Greece Olympia High School. It looks small from the street but it goes way back. It's not a garden *store*, so they don't have tools, pots, fertilizer, or things of that nature. But if you need a plant, this is the place. This spring I bought chives, basil, marigolds, and petunias here, and the prices I paid were about half of what some local garden stores charge. At the checkout, you can buy locally grown fruits and veggies. During my last stop, they had onions, potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, and several kinds of apples. Maple syrup too. Service is friendly, they take credit/debit, and the prices are reasonable. Support a local business and check them out if you're in Greece.

This small nursery so cute but easy to miss if you're not paying attention! For the size, there's…read moreusually quite a large collection of plants and flowers in the summer. There are several long tables as well as tents. They sell some fresh produce inside as well. In the fall, they also have a decent selection of pumpkins and mum plants. Overall, a very cute shop, reasonably priced, and a great option if you don't like how crowded some of the larger nurseries can get. Oh, and there's always a seasonal coupon or special going if you sign up for them. :)

The spring lilac festival is when this park shines. Lots of rolling paved walking trails amongst…read morebeautiful flowers in full bloom. The magnolias we especially colorful this year. The park was designed by premier landscape architect Fredric Law Olmsted back in the early part of the last century. The festival itself had plenty of parking, food vendors and music at the main stage. This park would certainly be stunning all year round. I can't wait to see it agin in another season.

I have grown to love Highland Park and very thankful we have such a great park at our fingertips…read more My kids love the Lamberton Conservatory, Lilac Adventure Zone natural playground and the smaller playground across from the Conservatory. For myself, I have enjoyed the early morning walks, being in nature and enjoying in the wonderful flora of the park.