while distance is an issue for many, Rochester is my favorite,..............low cost, .............no competing interests as the city is largely vacant labor day weekend,......................... nice accomodating people everywhere, ........................ I am in town for drum corps so I have little interest in tourist attractions,................................. historic drum corps region, with ticket prices at the level they are, no matter where else you go, local, non-fans are unlikely to attend,.....................easy place to get around,..............