Two Rochester places worth knowing by heart

From the blog · Adam Stetzer

No new articles this week, but two pieces from the archive earned another look. The Genesee Riverway Trail stretches 24 miles through the city and most people only ever use a fraction of it. The Public Market has been Rochester's living room for over a century. Between them, they explain a lot about why people stay.

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.

The Rochester Public Market: A Guide to the Flower City's Greatest Gathering Place

The Rochester Public Market has been in continuous operation since 1827 — one of the oldest public markets in the country, and one of the wisest decisions this city ever made.

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