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Inside Background
Culture 
Culture is big in Rochester - so much to do. The Rochester Philharmonic...
Last edited: 12 March 2008
Health & Safety 
Although its location in Upstate New York may cause many to assume that...
Last edited: 17 August 2006
History 
   Bark longhouse interio... September Event            ... Hunting camp on...
Last edited: 30 March 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Greater Rochester Visitors Association - 585.279.8331 www.visitrocheste... Has...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Rochester is a great place to visit in any season.  It has a beautiful, clean...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Getting Around 
Rochester is a city that has some interesting sites and attractions, but almost...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Rochester has many great museums.  Families with small children will enjoy the...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Shopping 
Rochester has its fair share of mega-malls with all the standard chain stores...
Last edited: 14 November 2006
Sports & Activities 
Golf Digest ranked Rochester, NY in the top 40 "Best Golf Towns in America" and...
Last edited: 19 June 2006
Day Trips 
Rochester is conveniently located for many fun day trips.  The first and most...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Run a 5K 
One great way to experience any town at its best is to participate in one of...
Last edited: 19 September 2009
Strong National Museum of Play 
The Strong Museum is really unique and one of the best museums for children...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Even though Rochester is a smaller city, the dining is great and rivals cities...
Last edited: 26 May 2007
Cheap Eats 
Rochester, NY has a generally low cost of living, at least when compared to...
Last edited: 31 December 2006
Agatina's Restaurant 
Offers a large selection of traditional Italian cuisine along with many...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 
Tip: Parking is scarce at this local landmark.  If you can't find parking on...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Steve T's Hots & Potatoes 
This place has been renamed "Steve T's Hots & Potatoes." They still serve...
Last edited: 13 February 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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