Arts, Culture & History
Rochester Opera House — historic theatre with a unique moving floor, live shows, concerts, etc.
Rochester Museum of Fine Arts — art exhibits, galleries, rotating shows; located in the James W. Foley Community Center.
Historical Society & Museum — learn about Rochester’s past, local heritage and historic sites.
Rochester Commercial and Industrial Historic District — good for walking around, seeing old architecture, historic mills, and downtown charm.
Outdoors & Nature
Hanson Pines — trails, playground, outdoor pool, river access, picnic spots.
Mount Isinglass Recreational Area — hiking, swimming, fishing, biking, snow-shoeing.
Squamanagonic Disc Golf Course and Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course — if you like disc golf.
Rochester Common — public park, walking loops, a playground, and local events held here.
Events & Community Activities
Granite State Fair (late summer/fall) — livestock, rides, exhibits, local food.
Porchfest in September — live music around downtown on porches.
Lilac Family Fun Festival, Concerts on the Commons, other seasonal festivals.
Recreation & Sports
Rochester Country Club & Double Eagle Golf — for golf and practice.
Rochester Ice Arena — public skating, hockey, figure skating.
YMCA of Strafford County — fitness, indoor recreation, classes.