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10 Reasons Why Rochester Is The Best

A list of things to do if you're ever in the 585.

Leah Graziano

Apr 04, 2016

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I hail from Rochester, New York. When I'm away at school, I often miss the greatness of my hometown. Rochester is wonderful because it is filled with diversity, culture, amazing restaurants and has plenty of things to do. Here are 10 reasons why Rochester is the best!

1. Garbage Plates

A delicacy. Almost everyone in the ROC and their mom has had a garbage plate! Nearly every burger joint or restaurant has their own version of the plate. Bonus points if you get the original from Nick Tahous.

2. Best radio stations EVER!

They play the best music to jam along to! Also, they host the most fun events in Rochester like Summer Jam, Jingle Jam, and Guitars and Stars!

3. Red Wing Games

Everyone enjoys going to the Wings, especially on fireworks night! Don't forget to say hi to Walter the accordion man when you leave!

4. Strong National Museum of Play

A child's dream. Strong Museum has the Toy Hall of Fame which has every toy imaginable, a miniature Wegmans, Sesame Street, the Butterfly Garden and so much more. If you're ever in the area, this is a must see!

5. Coffee, coffee, coffee

Rochester has a plethora of cute little coffee shops you hear all of the hipsters talking about. From Java's to The Spot, they are the best places to grab some coffee and relax with friends.

6. The restaurants

Rochester is home to the best restaurants. From Pasta Villa to Aladdin's, it has a wide variety of different, delicious foods to eat from.

7. Seabreeze!

Come get your summer! Seabreeze Amusement Park is the place to be during the hot summer months. Seabreeze has a variety of wet rides and dry rides for everyone to enjoy!

8. Wegmans

Everyone's favorite place! Wegs is like the Beyonce of grocery stores everywhere. One tip, never go to Wegmans hungry.

9. The events

From the Rib Fest to the Park Ave Fest, you can always count on there being something awesome to do in Rochester.

10. Winter

OK, yeah, the winter months can be quite brutal up here, but don't think I'm crazy and exit out of the article! Rochester is home to a ton of skiers and snowboarders who love going to Bristol Mountain! Also, we get a ton of snow days, and there's nothing more fun than sledding down Frisbee Hill!

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10 Reasons Why Rochester Is The Best

A list of things to do if you're ever in the 585.

1. Garbage Plates

2. Best radio stations EVER!

3. Red Wing Games

4. Strong National Museum of Play

5. Coffee, coffee, coffee

6. The restaurants

7. Seabreeze!

8. Wegmans

9. The events

10. Winter

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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