Rochester is home to more than the tomato pie tradition, street hot dogs that will change your life, and barbeque that rivals the south. Try out the infamous garbage plate and really eat like a local. More top-rated restaurants and fun kids activities in Rochester include:

• A trip to the Lamberton Conservatory to marvel at the plant species
• Taking the kids to Monster Jam or another event at Blue Cross Arena
• Riding the rides at SeaBreeze Amusement Park
• Touring the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, a legendary civil rights leader
• Stopping off to grab a garbage plate the Nick Tahou Hots

Exploring Rochester is never-ending family fun. Visit interactive farms like Wickham Farms where you can pick your own sunflowers and pumpkins or reflect on simpler times in Rochester at the Stokoe Farms. Choose from other kid-friendly attractions in Rochester like the following:

• Explore over 200 vendors at the Rochester Public Market
• See over 90 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and more at Seneca Park Zoo
• Cool off at a beautiful family-friendly water park, Roseland Waterpark
• Skate around, take classes, or play a game of hockey at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex
• Treat the family to a day at Darien Lake Theme Park Resort

Rochester boasts many iconic sightseeing destinations and tourist hot spots. Browse deals on cheap things to do with kids below:

• Gather clues on a walking adventure game with 3Quest Challenge
• Or try a city scavenger hunt from Operation City Quest
• See the The National Toy Hall of Fame and other exhibits at The Strong
• Walk and appreciate the ARTWalk Rochester, an outdoor museum and trail downtown
• See collections, studies, and interpretations of video and other electronic games at the National Center for the History of Electronic Games

From trampoline parks to indoor climbing centers, Rochester is an epicenter for kids activities in Upstate New York. Check out other fun activities for kids in Rochester below:

• Buy a pass or book a party at Altitude Trampoline Park
• Train to be the next American Ninja Warrior at The Warrior Factory
• Bring the tots to Hippity Hip, a cozy family play space
• Play in the game zone, laser tag arena, or in the play place at Horizon Fun Fx
• Climb indoors, register for classes, or book an event at Rock Ventures

Plan entertainment for the whole group ranging from competitive activities like paintball to unique Lake Ontario day trip adventures. Other kid-approved group activities in Rochester include:

• A kayaking course or tour with BayCreek Paddling Center
• Discounted paintball admission and gear rental packages at NVP Paintball
• A six-hour fishing trip with Reel Serious Sportfishing Charters
• Problem-solving to escape The Great Escape Room
• A tour of the city with Cultural Connections Group Tours

Rochester has plenty of things to do for kids who want to learn too! Try self-defense lessons or save on admission to a local museum. For more educational experiences for kids in Rochester, try the following:

• Learn introductory fencing at the Ludus Fencing Studio
• Score discounted admission to The Strong Museum with bundle tickets
• Save on two tickets to the Rochester Museum and Science Center
• Practice martial arts at the USA Masters Academy
• Take a quick drive to Mumford to see the Genesee County Nature Center and stop at the Genesee Country Village & Museum on your way home

One could say that Rochester prioritizes music and art. This might be obvious by the amount of outdoor art downtown or the number of free public concerts each year. Find fun creative arts classes for kids in Rochester in the category below:

• Save on music lessons at American Music Centre, performing arts school of music
• Register for a seven-day music class camp with Linda D.
• Buy discounted music theory classes for guitar and base at George Miller Studios
• Take two months of dance classes for the cost of one at Atlas Health and Fitness
• Draw cartoon characters and see them come to life at The Animation Workshop

Families looking to stay indoors won’t have a hard time keeping entertained in Rochester. Find discounted bowling or mini-golf games, choose from top-rated amusement and play centers, and check out other indoor attractions for kids below:

• Play a few rounds of GlowGolf in Rochester
• Save on arcade game credits or cybersports and pizza packages at Lasertron
• Bowl affordably for two hours at AMF Bowling Center, shoe rental included in Groupon purchase
• Burn off some energy jumping around at Sky Zone
• Bounce, climb, and slide on inflatable slides and bounce houses at Jump Club