How to visit Rochester - Quiz
  • 1. What is Rochester, NY best known for?
A) Its professional sports teams
B) Its beaches
C) Being the home of Eastman Kodak
D) Its proximity to New York City
  • 2. Which Great Lake is Rochester located on?
A) Lake Ontario
B) Lake Huron
C) Lake Erie
D) Lake Michigan
  • 3. What is the name of the major river that flows through Rochester?
A) Hudson River
B) Genesee River
C) Mississippi River
D) Niagara River
  • 4. Which famous waterfall is located within the city of Rochester?
A) Niagara Falls
B) High Falls
C) Ithaca Falls
D) Taughannock Falls
  • 5. The Strong National Museum of Play is primarily aimed at what audience?
A) Art historians
B) Senior citizens
C) College students
D) Children and families
  • 6. What type of performance venue is the Eastman Theatre?
A) Movie theater
B) Opera house
C) Concert hall
D) Sports arena
  • 7. Which of these is NOT a popular Rochester neighborhood?
A) Corn Hill
B) Manhattan Square
C) South Wedge
D) Park Avenue
  • 8. What type of cuisine is Highland Park Diner known for?
A) Spicy Thai dishes
B) Authentic Italian pasta
C) Classic American diner food
D) Fine French cuisine
  • 9. What is the George Eastman Museum dedicated to?
A) Ancient history
B) Modern art
C) Photography and film
D) Natural science
  • 10. What is the name of the annual Rochester jazz festival?
A) Lilac Festival
B) Rochester International Jazz Festival
C) Rochester Music Festival
D) Park Ave Fest
  • 11. What is the Lilac Festival famous for?
A) Displays of roses
B) Displays of lilacs
C) Displays of tulips
D) Displays of daffodils
  • 12. What is the approximate driving time from Rochester to Niagara Falls?
A) About 3 hours
B) About 30 minutes
C) About 1.5 hours
D) About 5 hours
  • 13. What is the closest major airport to Rochester?
A) Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
B) Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
C) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
D) Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
  • 14. Which sporting event is held annually at Oak Hill Country Club?
A) Horse races
B) Major golf championships
C) Cycling competitions
D) Tennis tournaments
  • 15. What is a typical Rochester 'garbage plate'?
A) A gourmet dessert platter
B) A dish with various meats, macaroni salad, home fries, and sauce
C) A healthy salad with local vegetables
D) A collection of leftover food items
  • 16. Which of these is a Rochester-based brewery?
A) Boston Beer Company
B) Genesee Brewing Company
C) Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
D) Dogfish Head Brewery
  • 17. Which art museum is located within the Memorial Art Gallery?
A) The Metropolitan Museum of Art
B) The Uffizi Gallery
C) The Memorial Art Gallery
D) The Louvre
  • 18. What is the best way to get around Rochester if you don't have a car?
A) Public transportation or ride-sharing services
B) Hitchhiking
C) Walking everywhere
D) Bicycle only
  • 19. What is the general climate in Rochester?
A) Tropical climate
B) Desert climate
C) Four distinct seasons with cold winters
D) Mild climate year-round
  • 20. What is the nickname for the Rochester Red Wings, the city's minor league baseball team?
A) The Rockets
B) The Eagles
C) The Wings
D) The Stars
  • 21. Which university is a major institution in Rochester?
A) Syracuse University
B) Cornell University
C) University of Rochester
D) Columbia University
  • 22. What is the name of the canal that played a vital role in Rochester's early development?
A) Welland Canal
B) Erie Canal
C) Suez Canal
D) Panama Canal
  • 23. What type of fish is commonly caught in Lake Ontario near Rochester?
A) Salmon and trout
B) Piranha
C) Goldfish
D) Shark
  • 24. Where can you find a planetarium in Rochester?
A) George Eastman Museum
B) The Strong Museum
C) Rochester Museum & Science Center
D) Memorial Art Gallery
  • 25. What is one of the best things to do in Rochester during the winter?
A) Visit ice skating rinks
B) Go swimming in the lake
C) Visit the beach
D) Attend outdoor concerts
  • 26. What is the name of the park located near the University of Rochester?
A) Cobbs Hill Park
B) Seneca Park
C) Genesee Valley Park
D) Highland Park
  • 27. Which famous abolitionist is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester?
A) Harriet Tubman
B) Abraham Lincoln
C) Frederick Douglass
D) Sojourner Truth
  • 28. What type of show can you expect at the Rochester Fringe Festival?
A) Only plays
B) Just comedy
C) Only music
D) Variety of arts performances
  • 29. What is the Seneca Park Zoo known for?
A) Aquatic exhibits
B) Reptile collection
C) Diverse animal collection
D) Insect collection
  • 30. What makes visiting in the summer months appealing?
A) Snow sports
B) Outdoor festivals and events
C) Lower hotel costs
D) Fewer tourists
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