Podcast Tour: Radicals and Ray Guns - Rochester's Rebel Spirit

2 hours 26 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Walk the streets where radical human rights and revolutionary technology collided. From Susan B. Anthony's parlor arrest and Frederick Douglass's printing press to the optics shops and corporate skyscrapers of Kodak and Xerox, discover how a canal boomtown transformed into a global engine of freedom and innovation.

- A 5.0 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 146 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's Included

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From the main transit hub in Rochester, take local transit toward Susan B. Anthony Museum & House. Walk the final stretch to Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, Rochester, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Kodak Tower, Rochester, United States, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Rochester. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 26 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The 19th-century headquarters where Susan B. Anthony lived and was arrested for voting in 1872.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Features the 'Let's Have Tea' sculpture depicting Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Historic hub of printing and communication where Frederick Douglass produced The North Star.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Mid-century skyscraper built as the global headquarters for Xerox following the xerography revolution.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    20th-century tower representing Bausch & Lomb's global dominance in precision optics and lens crafting.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Historic 1842 Erie Canal stone aqueduct that transformed Rochester into America's first boomtown.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The dramatic 96-foot waterfall that provided water power for Rochester's early industrial mills.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    19-story headquarters of Eastman Kodak, symbol of global photographic dominance and civic philanthropy.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Red Thread

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Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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