10 days in Rochester & Atlanta Itinerary

Blending big-city culture with small-town charm, Rochester sits on the southern shore of Lake Ontario.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rochester: Niagara Falls (Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls, &more), Corning Museum of Glass (in Corning) and Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard (in Dundee). Next up on the itinerary: immerse yourself in nature at Watkins Glen State Park, learn about winemaking at Billsboro Winery, explore the engaging exhibits at The Strong National Museum of Play, and stroll around Highland Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Rochester online road trip planner.

Atlanta to Rochester is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Atlanta in September; daily highs in Rochester reach 76°F and lows reach 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Atlanta.

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Explore Atlanta's surroundings by going to Cartersville (Bartow History Museum & Booth Western Art Museum). There's lots more to do: meet the residents at Georgia Aquarium, steep yourself in history at Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, stroll around Piedmont Park, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Atlanta road trip tool.

Getting from Rochester to Atlanta by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Rochester in September: high temperatures in Atlanta hover around 84°F and lows are around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.