May 18, 2026
Rochester is worth exploring right now
This week we covered the city the way it deserves — on foot and with intention. Rochester Cocktail Revival is back for RCR13. The Genesee Riverway Trail is longer and better than most people realize. The Memorial Art Gallery announced free admission for 2027. And the public art walk is a piece you'll want to bookmark for your next afternoon with nowhere to be.
Rochester Cocktail Revival 2026: Your Guide to RCR13
Rochester Cocktail Revival 2026 runs June 1-7 across 30+ venues — the only weeklong spirits festival in New York State, now in its 13th year.
The Genesee Riverway Trail: Rochester's 24-Mile Urban Escape You're Only Using a Fraction Of
The Genesee Riverway Trail spans 24 miles through Rochester, connecting more than 20 parks from Charlotte Beach to Genesee Valley Park — and most residents know only one section of it.
Memorial Art Gallery Will Be Free for Everyone in 2027 — Rochester Just Made It Happen
Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery announced this week it will be permanently free for all visitors starting in 2027, after surpassing a $9 million fundraising goal.
Rochester Public Art Walk: The Best Murals, Sculptures, and Installations You Can See on Foot
Wall Therapy, launched in 2011 by Rochester physician Dr. Ian Levitan, produced over 100 murals and brought internationally recognized street artists from Europe, Latin America, and Australia to paint on the city's walls.
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