Did you know that there are approximately 700 different Rochester restaurants in New York? Everything from Ethiopian to BBQ is available in this small yet lively city. There are many things to see, places to eat at, and festivals to attend in Rochester. Here are three things you should definitely put on your list of Rochester things to do this weekend.

1. The Rochester Zoo, also known as the Seneca Park Zoo, is a hidden gem of the city. Although it is smaller than other zoos in adjacent cities, what this zoo lacks in size it makes up for in great exhibit design and animal selection. This zoo has everything from polar bears to African elephants to lions, with many species in between.

Two things you should not miss? The underwater exhibit that shows you polar bears and sea lions in their natural habitat, and the summer Zoo Brew, in which adults can pay to attend the zoo on Friday night and drink beer while watching primates duke it out.

2. The Rochester Public Market is a must on the list of things to see in Rochester for visitors or natives alike. Open several days a week, this market features over 100 vendors that sell a variety of products, ranging from fresh picked produce to ethnic delicacies. This Rochester farmers market also allows the use of food stamps.

Two things you should not miss? The organic goodies sold by Small World Bakery, and the colorful, cultural murals that are featured on North Union Street.

3. One of the best known Rochester restaurants in the city would be Dinosaur Bar B Que. Highly rated, this restaurant features, predictably, a wide array of BBQ food, serving everything from jumbo BBQ wings to a half rack of BBQ pork ribs.

Two things you should not miss? Obviously, the ribs. But a surprising winner here is the fried green tomatoes appetizer, a veggie dish that even the most hardcore meat eater will enjoy.