Rochester
About 33,000 people.
Rochester is known as the Lilac City because of the sweet-smelling lilac bushes that bloom all around it. It sits in the eastern part of the state near the seacoast.
Have a blast at the Rochester Fair, explore trails at the town commons, and enjoy shows at the historic Rochester Opera House.
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The Rochester Fair
One of the oldest fairs in the country brings rides, farm animals, fried treats, and games to town every autumn.
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Historic Opera House
This beautiful old theater with a moving floor still hosts plays, concerts, and family shows over a hundred years later.