Rochester, New York

Rochester Educational Student Tours

Rochester, NY is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario and is just 90 minutes east of Niagara Falls & about 3 hours from Toronto. Rochester is an important historic, educational and cultural American city. The mix of a beautiful agricultural setting, along with a vibrant city, creates a perfect sample of true American life. Rochester provides educational opportunities in history, photography, art and music. Rochester is rooted in the music industry and includes venues such as: The Eastman School of Music, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Hochstein School of Music and Dance, Garth Fagan Dance, Rochester Music Coalition, Rochester Oratorio Society, The Commission Project and several recording studios.

Highlights

  • George Eastman House/International Museum of Photography and Film
  • Strong- National Museum of Play
  • Rochester Museum & Science Center
  • Performance opportunity "Art Loves Music" at ARTISANworks Gallery
  • Downstairs Cabaret Theatre: On Stage and Off
  • Waterloo Premium Outlets
  • Genesee River & Erie Canal Education Cruises
  • Rock Climbing 101 at RockVentures
  • 17th Century Hunting Camp Experience at Ganondagan
  • Ghost Walk: Chilling Tales from Rochester's Past
  • "Riverwalk" and "Riverstroll" Underground Railroad Tour
  • Seneca Park Zoo

Rochester Music Tour Sample Itinerary

Day 1

A.M.
Depart for Rochester, NY with en route rest/lunch stop

AFT.
Guided Tour of the George Eastman House & International Museum of Photography & Film
Hotel check-in

EVE.
Dinner at the Old Country Buffet or similar
Enjoy the Eastman Wind Orchestra and Eastman Wind Ensemble at the Eastman Theatre
Return to the Hotel & Overnight

Day 2

A.M.
Breakfast in the Hotel
Visit to the Public Market & Music Performance at the Seneca Park Zoo

AFT.
Lunch (cost extra) in the area
Visit to the Rochester Museum & Science Center

EVE.
Dinner in the Area (Location TBA)
Choice of 1:
Evening Fun at Laser Quest – 2 Missions each or Evening entertainment at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre
Return to the Hotel and overnight

Day 3

A.M.
Breakfast in the hotel
Check out & depart for Waterloo, NY Free time to browse the Waterloo Premium Outlets

AFT.
Lunch (cost extra)
Depart for your school

EVE.
Arrive at your school