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By Melissa Brewer

If you are planning on visiting Rochester soon, there are three shops that you will want to make sure that you visit. Rochester is a great place to visit and there is a lot to do. There are plenty of shops to visit while you are on your weekend getaway but there are three that you must visit.

It is Time to Travel Again

The COVID 19 pandemic has been raging for about two years now and it has kept us all at home. Luckily, with the advent of the COVID vaccines (about 15% of the US population was already vaccinated by March 2021), we are able to get back to life and start traveling again. Visiting Rochester and making the most of the shopping opportunities is a great way to get back on track with life and have a little fun.

Walking from shop to shop is not only good for your mental health, but it is also good for your physical health. Regular physical activity, including walking, can reduce the risk of diabetes to 50%. That means you can enjoy a weekend of shopping and improve your health all at the same time when you visit Rochester.

Tips for Preparing for Your Shopping Trip in Rochester

There are plenty of places where you can shop in Rochester. Before you head out for the day, plan your day. Most shops in Rochester have websites that you can check out and use to plan your shopping trip. The design of the website can tell you a lot about shops. Website design is one of the key factors that people use to determine the credibility of the website (75%) and ultimately of the shop.

One of the planning tools you can use is Google maps. By mapping out your shopping day you will be able to get to more shops and do it more efficiently. Planning your shopping ahead of time and knowing where your next stop is located will make the entire trip enjoyable.

Consider the amount of time you have to dedicate to your shopping trip. Time plays a crucial role in which shops you will be able to visit and how long you can spend browsing. If you are not able to get to all the stores you want on this trip, it is never too soon to start planning your next trip to Rochester.

If you are only able to get to three places to shop, you will want to get to the three places listed below. You will find a large selection and great prices.

The Rochester Public Market

If you love to browse and find great deals, then you must visit the Rochester Public Market. It is open 52 weeks a year every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. It is a combination Farmers Market community sale site. You will find amazing options for food, jewelry, and unique items. If you are around on a Saturday morning, you want to make sure that you stop by.

Reviewers on TripAdvisor gave this market a five-star review 66% of the time. It is a great place to stroll around and find great deals on a great number of goods. Make it a priority to visit, you will be glad you did.

The Eleventh Hour Gift Shop

If you are in the market for unique gifts for friends and family (or yourself), stop in at the Eleventh Hour Gift Shop, where unique is the name of the game. They offer a wide range of inventory that takes gift-giving to a whole new level.

Hedonist Artisan Chocolates

If you have a sweet tooth or even if you do not, stop in at Hedonist Artisan Chocolates and buy something special for someone left at home. There is only one word to describe the smell when you walk into this shop; heavenly. All your senses will enjoy a visit to this shop. The chocolate is delicious, the staff is welcoming, and it is a great place to indulge.

Shop Rochester and experience all the great shops that will make your weekend getaway memorable.

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