Rochester is the third largest city in New York State. It is the economic and cultural center of the Genesee River-Finger Lakes region and gateway to the fertile Lake Ontario Fruit Belt. Because of the presence of beautiful nurseries, parks and gardens Rochester is known as the Flower City. Rochester is also renowned for its museums, schools, and many cultural amenities. The city is probably best known for George Eastman's Kodak camera.

Set on a rolling farmland, Rochester is located 76 miles southeast of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, 41 miles north of the Iowa border, and 36 miles west of the Wisconsin border. The Zumbro River flows through the city

Rochester enjoys a four-season climate. Spring is usually brief, and autumn experiences bright sunny days. Summer is pleasant and occasionally very hot, with approximately seven days exceeding 90 degrees. In July the relative humidity ranges between a high of 90 percent and a low of 62 percent. Winter is cold, with snowfall averaging 48.8 inches annually. Severe storms, including blizzards, freezing rain, and tornadoes are not uncommon. There are occasional flash floods of the Zumbro River.

Area: 39.61 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 1,320 feet above sea level

Latitude: 43.17 N

Longitude: 77.61 W

Average Temperatures: January, 11.8° F; July, 70.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 32.3 inches of rain, 48.8 inches of snow

Population: 211,091 as on 2005 census

Attractions

• Mayowood Mansion
• St. Mary's Hospital
• Heritage house
• Plummer House

Festivals

• Annual Daffodil Days
• Rochester Art Fair
• Fall Festival