Public Market, Rochester

Rochester's Public Market is one of the oldest farmer's markets still in service; it was established in 1827. People from all corners of the city come here to sell their goods, so one can find everything one desires. Products are usually of very high quality and are sold very cheaply. Be sure to check this place out Tuesdays and Thursdays between 6 am and 1 pm, Saturdays between 5 am and 3 pm.

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Sight Name: Public Market
Sight Location: Rochester, USA (See walking tours in Rochester)
Sight Type: Shopping

Walking Tours in Rochester, New York

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Rochester Introduction Walking Tour

Rochester is New York's third-biggest city. The location of the Genessee River helped to establish Rochester as a mill town early in its history. English settlers arrived in the area that would become the city when the Iroquois tribe ceded their territory after the American Revolution.

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Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles

Historical Industrial Buildings

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles