Title: Genesee River's High Falls in Downtown Rochester | Expedia.co.uk [Genesee River's High Falls Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Genesee-Rivers-High-Falls-Hotels.0-l6066101-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Genesee River's High Falls Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Genesee-Rivers-High-Falls.d6066101.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Rochester Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Rochester.d6056129.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Genesee River's High Falls ![Genesee River\'s High Falls featuring a bridge, a cascade and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066101/4bae84be-40d3-4de3-a679-d75448412f30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066101/1b0ebe0c-ce54-4439-b401-92bb637461ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Genesee River\'s High Falls which includes a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066101/a01cb1d6-336b-4bbb-9f74-3722c259f99f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Genesee River\'s High Falls featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066101/6888ae87-8c47-40e3-9566-ec08dc2881bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a cascade and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066101/168c7842-1248-483b-b234-8c49c5d74739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Genesee River's High Falls Activities --- --- #### Rochester’s primary waterfall is a gateway to both the beautiful nature of the Genesee River and the history of the industries that have marked it. The raw power of the water pouring over the Genesee River High Falls has powered the manufacturers of Rochester since the 19th century. Standing 96 feet (29 meters) over the river below and wider than they are tall, the falls are naturally impressive and an interesting lens into Rochester’s history. Admire the falls and visit the adjacent Visitor Center in the restored Waterworks building to explore the geological and social history of this fascinating area. Take the pleasant walk from downtown Rochester along the river, listening for the roar of the falls as you approach. Stare down at Brown’s Race, a channel built to divert water to the numerous factories that once dotted the shores of the river. Watch the water going through the turbines of the electric power plant that now powers parts of downtown Rochester. Have a locally brewed beer and head to the roof of the adjacent Genesee Brew House, which offers excellent views of the water rushing over the ledge. Stroll across the Pont de Rennes, a pedestrian bridge spanning the river and offering glimpses of the vegetation in the gorge below. Spot the scarring on the rocks on either side, remnants of the heavy industry that once used the water. On the western side, spend some time in the falls Visitor Center, following the history from the base of a simulated glacier to the role of the falls today in the 21st century. Sign up for a guided tour of the neighborhood, from the Kodak headquarters to the Triphammer Forge, a unique archaeological park that provides a view through the strata of rock. Find the Genesee River High Falls just north of downtown Rochester, a 15-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the main train station. Drive to the falls in 10 minutes from the University of Rochester’s main campus. Park in one of the downtown municipal lots and enjoy the walk to the falls. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday through Friday from midmorning to late afternoon and weekend afternoons. Pay a small suggested donation at the Visitor Center. ### Popular places to visit ![Pont de Rennes Bridge which includes a bridge, a sunset and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621567596135/54136b7a-ca97-43c6-9b09-43690600b218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pont de Rennes Bridge Take a leisurely stroll over the Genesee River on this historic overpass, which offers some of the best views of the falls and the gorge beyond. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pont-De-Rennes-Bridge-Downtown-Rochester.d553248621567596135.Attraction) ![Strong which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066087/5e85f44b-621d-4e86-b29d-635523e6e9da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Strong 3.5/5(2 reviews) Even the most museum-hating children may not want to leave this enormous complex, featuring an arcade, a butterfly museum and a toy hall of fame. 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