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Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is touted as America's oldest surviving lighthouse on Lake Ontario
Touted as America's oldest surviving lighthouse on Lake Ontario, the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse is an 1822 octagonal stone lighthouse in the Charlotte neighborhood in northern Rochester.
Located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River, the 40-foot tower has an additional 12 feet of height for the lantern room. Climb its 42 steps and then an 11-rung ladder into the lantern room for a magnificent panoramic view of the area.
Located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River, the 40-foot tower has an additional 12 feet of height for the lantern room. Climb its 42 steps and then an 11-rung ladder into the lantern room for a magnificent panoramic view of the area.
Rochester, NY
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National Women's Hall of Fame
The Finger Lakes
The National Women's Hall of Fame is the nation's oldest membership organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of distinguished American women.
Sodus Outer Lighthouse
The Finger Lakes
Sodus Outer Light is located at the end of the western of the two piers defining the channel from Lake Ontario into Sodus Bay.
George Eastman Museum
The Finger Lakes
The George Eastman Museum is the world's oldest museum dedicated to photography and world-renowned for its photograph and motion picture archives.
Warner Castle and the Sunken Gardens
The Finger Lakes
Built by Horatio Gates Warner in 1854, Warner Castle was modeled after the ancestral castle of the Clan Douglas, which captivated his fancy during a visit to Scotland.
