Things to do in  Rochester

The Corning Museum of Glass, located in upstate New York, presents the history of glassmaking through its galleries, workshops, and live demonstrations. Known for its stunning collection of more than 45,000 pieces—with objects dating back to the 15th century BC—the museum offers visitors a fresh perspective on glass over millennia.

Adults and kids alike will be interested in the Strong National Museum of Play, the world’s largest museum dedicated to all things play. The museum spans nearly 150,000 square feet (13,935 square meters) and offers interactive exhibits, a massive collection of toys, games, and other play artifacts, a butterfly garden, and a ropes course.

A must for flight enthusiasts, the intimate Glenn H. Curtiss Museum puts the spotlight on an American pioneer aviator. Explore dozens of motorcycles, aircraft, and antique tools while learning all about aviation history.

Set on the estate of photography and motion picture pioneer George Eastman, the George Eastman Museum is the world’s oldest photography museum. It's home to several million objects that show the evolution of photography and cinema, and the philanthropist's mansion and surrounding gardens are listed as a National Historic Landmark.

See history come to life at Genesee Country Village and Museum, near Rochester, N.Y. Spanning 600 acres (243 hectares), the GCV&M is the largest living history museum in the state and provides a look at 19th-century life through its 68 historical buildings, costumed interpreters, demonstrations, and interactive programs and events.

The Rochester house where noted suffragette Susan B. Anthony spent the last 40 years of her life, and where she was arrested in 1872 for voting, is both a national landmark and museum. The well-preserved home and site houses exhibits and artifacts related to her life and work and offers informative tours and interpretive programs.