High Falls Area & Urbex - Checking Out Rochester NY

[@Sharoncat2008]

Loved this one since I grew up in Rochester, NY and moved away years ago. Nice to see the beautiful part of this city. There's so much more there to see and explore.

[@OhMaryJo]

It was interesting to hear your thoughts on the High Falls area. I live in Rochester and I think most of us just take this piece of industrial history for granted.

[@JPVideos81]

I really enjoyed it

[@billlindsley1642]

I live where the Genesee and the Allegany rivers come out of the ground,, both within a mile of each other. Where both rivers can be stepped across without getting your feet wet. Several of the tributaries of the Genesee River have smaller waterfalls and beautiful gorges just south of Letchworth State Park. If you're ever in that area and want a guide,, look me up,, I would be more than happy to show you some beautiful places. There are several abandoned places in the area also.

[@edithdavis2848]

It was all marvellous. Loved the falls. JP speaking for my self , You are doing an amazing job of showing people places and things they would never have gotten to see. I thank you very much for each trip and every video you make.

[@JPVideos81]

😊

[@disco5166]

So glad you did another Rochester video! My nephew is a manager at the Genesee Brewhouse at the brewery. My niece was married at the Brown's Race overlooking the High Falls! Magical! You got amazing footage! The house I live in was built by a gentleman that owned a shoe factory about 10 blocks from the falls, used the river for his power for the factory! TY! Loved the pics at the end!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for sharing

[@glennjudd2467]

Another amazing video ! So much history & wondered how the falls look back 100yrs ago ! Thanks buddy !

[@lovesmashbox]

I'm from rochester and i think the tracks you see at high falls are railroad not subway . There were tracks when i was a kid that ran in that direction. That area is a little scary.

[@JPVideos81]

Ah, ok. I wasnt sure what they were for, but i know they arent too far from the subway tunnel.

[@user-wm4je4ct8y]

This is literally the bridge from an agricultural farming rural economy to the industrial economic revolution. Fascinating.

[@pokemonhunter9409]

City did a nice job making a scenic park for everyone to enjoy. Gave thumbs up as always

[@antivirus2395]

I went there as a kid it was so much fun

[@JPVideos81]

Its a jewel in the rough

[@christinestange4813]

Rochester ..... getting closer to my neck of the woods a little over an hour away. When Buffalo declined in the 80's, Rochester took off economically. As you see, now Rochester is in decline. Cyclical. So much rich history there.... underappreciated. You didn't have to fight the crowds to document what you saw & explored. Good that you didn't take on this trip by yourself. Good to have company when you are there. Simply gorgeous footage of these historical sights! You could definitely sell your stills to the Rochester Chamber of Commerce ...if only they would embrace promoting their city's rich history. 👍 So many worthwhile things to see! ☺

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much

[@craigrainbow7674]

Rochester is not in decline. We have been stagnant for decades now.

[@christinestange4813]

@@craigrainbow7674 Yep .....took a nose dive after Buffalo in the 80's when our steel mills dried up. Had a few years of prosperity after the decline in Buffalo.

[@mitchellmichaud1737]

It all could come back better then ever if u vote out Coumo and all Dem leaders

[@chelseydeetta2847]

That water falls is extreamly powerful and yet beautiful. Loved the train going over the water falls, what a great picture. I hope and pray that water stays where it is, if that got over the banks it would be a great mess. What a sight to see like I have said before out east is so much history its increadable what you all find. I can't get over all the rail road tracks just not in use. This was very good, love it all.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi JP!!🖐️💯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏 You already know that I'm loving the sound of that water!!💯🙂 Hi Cliff and guys 🖐️ thanks for sharing the details with us JP.

[@topherloverjones8449]

Wow! So glad you got to explore this amazing place!!! It's even better when you share it with your friends! I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Can't wait for the next explore!!! Take care, be safe as always, my friend. 🙋🏽‍♀️😊😎💙💙💙

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you my "friend"

[@kimhaines7449]

THIS was great. I live in the building across the street from the place you said trains would come in and drop coal for the insinerater. Funny thing is, I never knew any of this existed. I did walk on that path you were on, where the coal dropped, just to see what was over there, since I live across the street, but it was a bit scary so I just walked the short path and came back up on State St. again. Thanks for showing me around.

[@JPVideos81]

Well get back out and check out the rest of it. Its really interesting and unique. Just do it safely.

[@robertmanley7556]

What a video on a monday night oh you haSuper 😎 love the history ! The colors from your camera is so crisp ! Love it loved the little fountain and that AWESOME water paddle wheel ! I wathched cliffs video but i will most certainly watch yours after this really great video as always really AWESOME photos at the end ! Love the black and white photos !

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks rob

[@alwaysbetterbuys9410]

favorite part is the water fall the pictures at the end are always beautiful

[@JPVideos81]

Ty my friend. Glad to hear from you again.

[@evelynr915]

I live in Rochester and you've shown me some areas where I've never been , like the tunnels. Great video!

[@JPVideos81]

Ty evelyn

[@Lalunabreeze]

Lovely falls. Love all of New York. 🌈

[@kensmith2830]

JP again you are doing an excellent job at showing what and how the past had been lived all those many decades ago. It is this kind of history that needs to remain, to remind us all of what past life was really like and how manual labour was the backbone to life. (Not like todays era where we just push a button or remote control operates everything for us now.) This history is what I love seeing about our worlds progress, but more so, on how it was thought out and then engineered into such great feats to brought these towns and surrounding areas into great populations all those years past; and how, or if these areas prospered or declined as technology and engeneering advanced to the present. I truely doubt that many of todays youth would have been able to handle the grind that was needed back in these beginnings of the era, and all just to survive daily life. Thanks for bringing these videos to the world, including Australia. 🖒🖒🖒

[@JPVideos81]

Very well said. Thanks for watching

[@eileenlester3313]

Thanks so much for this! I grew up in the suburbs of Rochester New York and I'm living down in Virginia now taking care of my mom. Haven't been home for four and a half years so this was a great treat.

[@JPVideos81]

😊

[@marycalvillo9399]

Loved the beautiful blue color of the sky. It is an amazing blue. I always loved the area and the brick work of the huge smoke stack. Thanks for an amazing look!

[@adamtereska8734]

I have no favorite part of the video tour of the area because each location offers its own unique features. As such, everything in the video was great.

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

I love that fountain and the music that goes along with it !! 👍💕💕

[@JPVideos81]

😊

[@wildwanders3391]

Thanks for sharing! I never got to see all these things in Rochester when I lived in the state, and now I’ve moved to the other side of the country so I likely never will😅❤.

[@irenecypher8423]

Thank you for taking us along on your great adventure! Great photography!!

[@shawneeb3771]

Another awesome video. I like the fountain and the flowers. I really enjoy at the end of the video the pictures and music..... great job. Thank you for sharing,

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure 💙

[@celioleitao7303]

Thank you for taking us on your adventure. Amazing video.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@gwengomez9004]

I live 20 minutes away from high falls and Welcome 💜 Thank you for showcasing the history of Rochester . i have watched fireworks from the bridge and watched the light show they have at night as well . Rochester also has a historic underground railroad tours you might like as well . I really liked watching how excited you were . Im not sure if they will continue doing the laser show over the falls but Its beautiful and you would like it .

[@JPVideos81]

Wow, id love to come back and see that...

[@gwengomez9004]

@@JPVideos81 when you plan your next trip here feel free to contact me or post for a meet up with others here . safety in numbers ..lol looking forword to watching your next adventure .

[@morelifecoppo8606]

JPVideos and you gotta try a garbage plate

[@dixiechampagne2892]

That old mill/power plant is awesome!!! What a beautiful town, the home of Eastman Kodak, as I recall

[@JPVideos81]

Lots of history there

[@NoemieOrtiz]

God Bless you Brother for your Amazing videos and especially of Rochester, New York.Where I currently live.Great Job documenting.Amen !♥️🙏♥️😷🙌

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Amazing waterfalls !! Beautiful way to start your video 😁💕💕 Thank you for sharing another amazing video 😁👍💕💕

[@karendworschack756]

Awesome video! Loved the waterfalls! 👍 as always! Love all your videos! Great montage! The sky is such a beautiful blue!

[@jimtedesco]

Wow, what a beautiful area

[@dougschwarz6699]

Wow, thanks to you, J, I can be an arm chair traveler, and see things I never would be able to. Much appreciated, thank you Sir!

[@JPVideos81]

💙

[@warrenwilson4818]

It's Aug. 14, 2019. Terrific video. All new to me. Love downtowns like this. Please don't let anyone move the railroad. I doubt if there are many annboying grade crossings. The first train was just a local, but the container train was the real thing, in sight and sound.

[@jdexploresfan3628]

Another epic adventure. Thanks JP!!

[@doreenandrew4229]

Its too relaxing I kept falling asleep lol! Gorgeous shots!

[@JPVideos81]

Oops

[@sandraplonka5225]

Thank you JP awesome and with good friends. Nice pictures at the ends too.

[@vickihowe1286]

Fascinating video. My favorite was the train on the bridge with the view of the falls. It is a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you and your family.

[@JPVideos81]

Ty vicki

[@ChaCha-xc9sw]

We all love watching your videos during lunch! 🤗 Always a great hit in the office...so entertaining!! 🤗🦋

[@JPVideos81]

Lunch time entertainment haha

[@cate5272]

Another amazing video JP, so much to look at. Loved the falls, from all angles. 😊

[@JPVideos81]

💙

[@rubileija4488]

Really awesome footage that is really incredible 👍🏼

[@JPVideos81]

Aww thanks rubi

[@SandraPinkParanormal]

This video was beautiful amazing and awesome at the same time :) I really enjoyed it thanks :)

[@nanlee1960]

The cemetery next to Strong Memorial Hospital is awesome.

[@rebeccaankney-pajonk3253]

Excellent pictures captured. Nice adventure as usual.

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@indirapeek9169]

You guys are amazing!! Thank you for this awesome video.

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you 💙

[@alliejoopai4870]

Awesome, lovely video thanks JP. Cool photos too.

[@qeensadie2385]

beautiful views great videos and lots of history thanks JP

[@JPVideos81]

💙

[@kristeelrod3367]

My husband is from Tennessee. The river winds through to different terrains when it gets down that far. First time he took me to his precious Smokey Mountains I thought I was crazy.

[@donnicholas7552]

Very cool and interesting! Loved the photos at the end.

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@russellsinger7181]

I was born and raised in Rochester, NY (North East Side), I moved away approximately 40 years ago (I'm now 60) and most of what I seen doesn't look like I remember.

[@ericmcquiston9473]

I really enjoyed your water and history tour of Rochester. Beautiful pictures and another awesome video JP !

[@kathybates8844]

thank you so much for the video. It is amazing to see things and places you dont know existed.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@JohnAnglinMusic]

Love your videos!! Been watching for awhile now. You seem like a really humble easy going guy. Makes your videos even more enjoyable.

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@MeridithAnne78]

Wow! That opening shot, breathtaking! Waterfalls fascinate me, I would love to see that view everyday! Amazing video! ❤️

[@JPVideos81]

Definitely worth checking out

[@cherryspiker4426]

l loved the waterfall it was beautiful.. And the big wheel .. I would never go by myself without 380 but it is great place thank you for showing us beautiful places ♥️

[@JPVideos81]

Not bad during the day time

[@darlenegood4101]

nice paintings on the sidewalk, love the fountains, train going over the waters.

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

Beautiful.......the falls, the sky , the old structures , the music with the montage ..loved it all . ... a gorgeous video , Jay . ( even caught the sneaky taggers doing their thing. )

[@JPVideos81]

The incinerator video will show much more.

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

@@JPVideos81 Looking forward to that video : )

[@helenaippolito145]

Very neat find and very nice photos.

[@amybriggs8423]

Grate video I loved the falls stay safe JP

[@karenpacker8862]

This is an oustanding and beautiful video and photos too. The train was awesome going over the falls!!!

[@JPVideos81]

Lucky time to be filming

[@tabbycat8323]

What an amazing video. Loved it. Thank you Jay.

[@JPVideos81]

Ty

[@CharlieB.-]

That opening with the train and falls....unbeatable 😁✌

[@JPVideos81]

🙂

[@annebell7274]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The old railway sleepers continuing behind the fence I loved. The water is so powerful, are there turbines for power ? Very interesting, fascinating, enjoyable and easy to listen to. 14 out of 10 my friend. 😃🌺🍇🌺

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much anne

[@thomasmcnicholas8656]

There is a hydro plant station5 ....but it doesn’t provide anything substantial...... more or less a smoke n mirrors operation ..... there is a walking path/bridge at the head gates just up from the actual station..... worked there over the winter on construction project there..... it’s off of St. Paul street bridge is open the the public for walking to the public certain daylight hours..... the power of the water is amazing !!!!

[@thomasmcnicholas8656]

The high bridges along the river/ high falls areas are know for jumpers...... they had to install tall fencing / barriers ..... sad

[@annebell7274]

Oh that is so very sad. Thank you for your reply regarding the hydro plant station. ☺☺

[@annebell7274]

@@JPVideos81 You're very welcome ☺☺🌺🌺

[@Warren_Farms]

that entire high falls area is awesome, very interesting structures ! adding that to my list

[@debdungybree8187]

I enjoyed the high falls video Thks .

[@musicfanhawk4523]

That water is awesome!!! Great video and photos!

[@JPVideos81]

Lots of power there

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

You might also want to check out the Honeoye Falls area, and definitely Letchworth State Park.

[@rhonda5711]

WoW, so pretty yet powerful at the same time. Awesome video, thanks for sharing :)

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@coppertopjohnson9782]

Eerie. I envy you being able to explore as you do. Thank you for sharing.

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@terryciavola2251]

Great video JP. Beautiful footage, very interesting! 👍🏻

[@lindamccaughey8800]

That was truly fantastic, thank you

[@pamelagroover2850]

JP you take beautiful pics. You pick really good background, and scenery; lighting, and places of interest. awesome !!

[@JPVideos81]

As many good photos i take, i take twice as many bad ones lol

[@ElleKBee]

Wow the opening shot was absolutely incredible! What an amazing view.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks lena

[@rj78productions88]

I definitely enjoyed the video. Wish I could have been there with you guys. You all definitely had some fun together.

[@desertdogexplorer9900]

Sweet 👍👍 👍! This video was awesome JPVideos! Thanks for sharin'.

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure

[@desertdogexplorer9900]

Keep yer videos comin' JPVideos, love each, & every one of em!

[@jwexploration8861]

Wow great video😁

[@oldisgood2587]

I thought it was photo shopped when I started watching. Great place, great video, great guy!!! Thanks JP

[@JPVideos81]

No photo shop, just some gorgeous scenery.

[@Thepixiebella]

My home! Rochester NY! ❤️😍

[@JPVideos81]

Nice

[@happydays9333]

Thanks for another amazing video JP 🤗

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome

[@BInf-cj7du]

It used to be a popular family gathering place on Thursday night back in the 90s. Those buildings were the control centers for a powerful music and lazer light show in the summer that attracted thousands from everywhere. There were vendors, street performers, and magic shows. It was all sponsored by the city. As crime, violence and vagrancy escalated, people just stayed away. Rochester's societal decay destroyed everything. A character named Sam Patch was the center of the display. He was a daredevil that performed alongside his bear at the upper falls. One day he and his bear leapt together but only the bear survived. Sam Patch was never seen again alive, but some claim to have seen his ghost.

[@karenshawn8406]

the falls are beautiful. such power behind it is amazing. I have never heard of them before or anyone going to see them. It sound majestic. I was going to say that you could probably feel the mist just as you said you could feel it. must be awesome to see this. that water wheel is so amazing to see. must have been so fantastic to see it when it was first up and running. No i do not think i could walk over that unless I could walk really fast to do it. lol my goodness I could not get near that edge,, that scared me just looking at your footage. HAS anyone tried to go over this falls in a barrel or another contraption???? pictures at the end were awesome. thank you for letting me come along.

[@JPVideos81]

Not sure about going over the falls, good question.

[@bunnymomma12]

JPVideos there was a guy named Sam Patch that did way back in the day. Interesting story.

[@karenshawn8406]

@@bunnymomma12 I will look that up. Thank you.

[@OhMaryJo]

Karen Shawn - Sam Patch went over the falls (for the second time) with his pet bear in 1829. The bear survived but Sam didn’t.

[@karenshawn8406]

@@OhMaryJo His Bear? wow. thank you for that information. I love learning new things everyday.

[@jaykozokas2983]

The falls are impressive. Loved the shots with the train.

[@JPVideos81]

I was thrilled when it came rollin by

[@Doyourownresearch00]

High falls is nice and all but you guys definitely missed out on the opportunity to really explore the two other water falls on driving park ave. Huge cave and you can actually walk on the falls if the dam isn't open its just as big as high falls. Awesome vid!

[@JPVideos81]

We weren't aware of them, but i will be returning.

[@paulacorreia6307]

Very nice Jay, so mutch history 👍 I liked everything 😊 Regards from Portugal 😉

[@JPVideos81]

😁

[@jeffgentle6497]

Very Cool Jay! Those falls are spectacular! Nice to catch that CSX train! Glad to hear you are a Bud Light guy! As you know we have the world headquarters here in St. Louis.

[@JPVideos81]

Nice!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Jay, I really love that waterfall, you can feel the raw power through the video. I do agree that places like that you really should go with at least 1 other person as you do get little idiots who think they are big and cool to depress a spray can nozzle ugh. Such gorgeous photographs, I really like your work and how you see a shot. Thank you for all of your hard work and for sharing it with us. x

[@JPVideos81]

I had a great time in the city and definitely best to go with others.

[@iworkout6912]

I might add that the Genesee river originates in Pennsylvanian and flows north to Lake Ontario. Not that many rivers flow north in the US.

[@delrivers4309]

I live here, and never seen this area before...looks cool!

[@JPVideos81]

Worthy of a visit

[@Treyshellz]

Same

[@nancysmith2295]

Nice. I do this sort of history thing too. Nice water fountain pics. Thanks

[@caesarleo3702]

Will always be home!!!

[@laylabell7909]

Another great video! If you do return to Rochester, you have to explore the lower falls. You can enter them from the Rose Garden, they are open to the public. Awesome views and you get really close to the river. Also there are many cool and unique statues there including one that resembles a tree who’s bark is constructed of faces. And a little further north into the city ( near Maplewood park and pond) is another pedestrian bridge. It has a few viewing spots that you can go to and eventually ends in Seneca park which has a trail that leads behind the zoo, nothing to special but definitely unique.

[@JPVideos81]

I hope to check that out. Thanks

[@katybarrett5507]

Very nice! Thank you!

[@jonianderson6848]

I lived in Rochester for several years. If you drove down Lake Ave to Charlotte (a suburb of Rochester & pro ounced shahlot), you would have seen where the Genesee empties into Lake Ontario. There is a long pier that juts quite a ways out into the lake. I'm told that now that the lake is high, you can sometimes see mink that live there. Also, there is a large merry-go-round that is original. I don't know the date, but there are plaques with information there. You can take a ride on it when it's running. There is free parking.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for the info

[@lauradyke8717]

Very impressIve your videos are amazing💙💜👍😎🌞

[@JPVideos81]

You're too kind

[@carlavision6143]

JP, really enjoyed your video! Beautiful!

[@bunnymomma12]

Welcome to my hometown! The falls are really quite a site !

[@JPVideos81]

I really enjoyed it

[@bunnymomma12]

JPVideos awesome! Hope you can come back and maybe go to the lake or maybe even Letchworth Park.

[@kasandradiazibirico315]

Rochester is so beautiful

[@JPVideos81]

It has some hidden gems

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Fantastic still shots at the end 😁💕😁

[@JPVideos81]

Ty elna

[@awizardalso]

I found that putting a small layer sliced from foam padding and a few bits of tape over the microphone does a pretty good job at damping the wind noise, and still pickup other sounds.

[@JPVideos81]

I have a wind muff, but didnt bring it as it wasnt windy by our hotel.

[@awizardalso]

@@JPVideos81 Where can I get one? I like to make videos while riding my motorcycle but even what I did, doesn't block wind noise while on the road.