Rochester, New York
Highland Park is a historic arboretum in Rochester, famous for its annual Lilac Festival. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the park features a stunning collection of lilacs, Japanese maples, and a conservatory.
Lamberton Conservatory; Annual Lilac Festival (May); Warner Castle and Sunken Garden; Highland Park Bowl.
Smell the lilacs in May; Visit the tropical plants in the conservatory; Attend a summer concert at the bowl; Walk the scenic paths.
Spring for the Lilac Festival; Year-round for the conservatory.
Free entry to park; Small fee for conservatory.
Conservatory; Amphitheater; Restrooms; Gardens.
The Lilac Festival is the largest of its kind in North America.
Mount Hope Cemetery; Strong National Museum of Play.