Rochester is located in upstate New York amidst the beauty of New England and near the World famous Niagara Falls. Eastman Kodak industries, the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Eastman Music Conservatory all call Rochester home, as did the famous American patriot Susan B Anthony. If you are planning a visit to Rochester, consider planning your trip so as to avoid the winter months. Because Rochester is located on the Great Lakes it is particularly cooler than the area would otherwise be, and its not uncommon for the area to see temperatures below 0 Fahrenheit during those Winter months.