Top Rated Attractions in Town of Rochester

Discover about President Roosevelt and his family along with his presidential term at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. Housed on FDR’s family estate, FDR Library was one of the first presidential libraries of the country. The museum narrates the story of the Roosevelt era with a rich collection of artifacts and archives along with rotating displays. The audio-visual theatre and other interactive media along with an array archives, you can explore about the president's and the country’s past here.

Formerly known as the Poughkeepsie Bridge, it is now transformed into the Walkway Over The Hudson State Historic Park. The pedestrian walkway bridge is most celebrated for the fact that it is the longest footbridge across the globe. The bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site is an integral part of the life of former President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He was born here, spent his life at this place and is buried here too. At this site, you can explore FDR's house, the Presidential Library and Museum, and a lovely garden.

The famed Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is situated at Haviland in Hyde Park, in Dutchess County. It comprises of a massive 181 acres (0.73 square kilometers) of land area. It was actively established on May 27, 1977. The site pulls in great crowds every year. According to the 2005 statistics, the number of annual visitors to the site is 52,690. The site occupies great historic importance and is also fondly referred as Val-Kill.

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center is a historical art museum named after a donor and member Frances Lehman Loeb. The museum is a part of Vassar College established in 1864. There is a vast collection of 19000 art works including sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs, glass and ceramic wares. Free guided tours are available to view the marvelous architecture, art exhibitions and events.

A Greek Revival home dating back to 1830, the Barrett Art Center features intricately-designed moldings and marble fireplaces. Living up to its mission to cultivate an appreciation for visual arts in the Duchess County, the center provides a point of rendezvous for artists and art lovers to view, exhibit, discuss, create and learn about art. The center also hosts various exhibitions and classes to help individual hone and boast their skills. The gallery is opened Wednesdays to Fridays between 10:00a and 4:00p, and on Saturdays by appointment only.