High Falls, Rochester

High Falls, Rochester (must see)

High Falls in Rochester, NY, is on the Genessee River. During the U.S. Industrial Revolution in 19th century, the falls served as a power source for local industry, and the site has been a point of interest from the city's earliest days. Today, the falls help produce hydroelectric power for people living in and around the Rochester area.

Visitors who want to have the best view of the falls will be able to do so from the Pont De Rennes Bridge. This pedestrian bridge has an excellent vantage point from near the falls' base. The river's west bank has a viewing terrace that provides views of several landmarks, such as the wheel pit from the city's first sawmill.

The falls are one of the city's top places for photo opportunities. There is even a railroad bridge above the falls that is a famous landmark for train enthusiasts. No matter what your interests are in addition to the falls themselves, you'll appreciate the time spent at this location.

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Sight Name: High Falls
Sight Location: Rochester, USA (See walking tours in Rochester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Rochester Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Rochester, New York

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Creating your own self-guided walk in Rochester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Historical Industrial Buildings

Once a major manufacturing center, Rochester, NY went down in history as one of the United States' first boom-towns. Back in between 1860 and 1900 the city's population grew threefold on the back of the inflow of numerous immigrants 鈥� Italians, Germans, Irish and others 鈥� that saw Rochester expand dramatically on both sides of the Genesee River. During that period the city rose to... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

Historical Churches

The city of Rochester's community is diverse, with many religious denominations coexisting peacefully within its borders. The spiritual attitude of locals is duly reflected by the historic churches, their congregations and architectural elements. A good number of places of worship found in the city are designated historic sites. Here are some of the most prominent of them.

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Rochester Introduction Walking Tour

Rochester is New York's third-biggest city. The location of the Genessee River helped to establish Rochester as a mill town early in its history. English settlers arrived in the area that would become the city when the Iroquois tribe ceded their territory after the American Revolution.

The Eerie Canal construction in the 1820s helped the city grow into an urban center that would set the... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles

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