Rochester

Travel Guide

Pont de Rennes Bridge featuring a sunset, a city and a bridge
Rochester which includes a house
Memorial Art Gallery showing a house and outdoor art
Downtown Rochester featuring a fountain as well as an individual female
Memorial Art Gallery showing religious elements, heritage elements and interior views

This upstate New York city features top-rated cultural attractions, beautiful natural areas and a very special supermarket.

See everything from toys to lilacs to a grand canyon in the Rochester region of Central New York. Near downtown, go to the National Museum of Play at the Strong to marvel at childhood delights from the 1900s and beyond. Find the Rochester Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium and Memorial Art Gallery nearby.

The George Eastman House features an important photographic museum with theater, gardens, and varied still and film collections. Eastman, who founded Eastman Kodak, also created an architectural gem, the Eastman Theatre. Attend a symphony or theater performance or perhaps a recital from the Rochester City Ballet or the renowned Eastman School of Music.

Watch the Rochester Red Wings play baseball at Frontier Field and the Rochester Americans play hockey downtown. Enjoy golf and cross-country skiing at Durand Eastman Park on the city’s north side along Lake Ontario. Highland Park celebrates spring during the Lilac Festival with over 1,200 aromatic plants.

Take advantage of numerous upstate New York waterways. The Genesee River has etched the “Grand Canyon of the East” at Letchworth Park south of Rochester. Follow the river through Rochester to the downtown High Falls area before it ends at Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte, pronounced sha-LOT. Ride the carousel, swim, walk the pier to the lighthouse or simply enjoy the sun and sand. Have a hamburger and famous Abbott’s frozen custard before you leave the area. To the east is popular Seabreeze Amusement Park with rides and water slides.

Visit the Finger Lakes area southeast of Rochester. These 11 narrow lakes offer boating, swimming and pristine beauty. Canandaigua is a quaint city with numerous festivals. Nearby is Bristol Mountain for winter skiing and summer hiking. Take a wine tour around Keuka Lake to sample some of New York State’s award-winning riesling varietals.

Fly into Rochester’s international airport or come by bus, train or rented car. Once in the city, purchase supplies for your visit at Wegmans, frequently identified as the nation’s finest supermarket chain. Visit the flagship Pittsford store to see why it’s one of Rochester’s most popular attractions.

Where to stay in Rochester

Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple

Downtown Rochester

3/5(6 area reviews)

Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Rochester
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Irondequoit

While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park.

Irondequoit
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Brighton

Brighton is well liked for its museums and art galleries. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Highland Park and Park Avenue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Brighton
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Rochester Central Business District

While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.

Rochester Central Business District
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East Irondequoit

While visiting East Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.

East Irondequoit
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West Irondequoit

If you're spending some time in West Irondequoit, Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.

West Irondequoit
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
4 out of 5
199 Woodcliff Dr, Fairport, NY
The price is €152 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
€152
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Fairport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and quiet. Liked their breakfast a lot"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
RIT Inn & Conference Center
RIT Inn & Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
5257 W Henrietta Rd, West Henrietta, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in West Henrietta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Overall place is clean and decent. Area is ok and appears safe, restaurant closes early, so I can’t tell much about. Pricing is grate in compare to other places"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

RIT Inn & Conference Center
Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
2 out of 5
1000 Lehigh Station Rd, Henrietta, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €70 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
€70
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Henrietta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (1,010 reviews)
Great Room, Great Price
"Nice room. Bathroom could use a little pick me up but room was clean overall. Lots of space. Breakfast was nice addition."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
Rochester
Stay at this apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Strong and Asbury First United Methodist ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Stay at Kingston
"Except for the detector that needed a battery, my stay was very nice. We have the detector ready for its new battery, Thank you."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Charming 2-bedroom apartment in terrific Rochester with WiFi
Cozy home with office walking distance to beach
Cozy home with office walking distance to beach
Rochester
Stay at this vacation home in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
Very nice
"Everything was accurate about listing"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Cozy home with office walking distance to beach
Idyllic Rochester Apartment: 2 Miles to Downtown!
Idyllic Rochester Apartment: 2 Miles to Downtown!
Rochester
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Strong and Village Gate ...
7.4/10 Good! (27 reviews)
Cozy Home
"Wonderful place to stay, great communication. This was such a lovely place to be!"

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Idyllic Rochester Apartment: 2 Miles to Downtown!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rochester

3.7
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4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
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3/5 - Okay

Jos

We were only passing through. We went to a freindly diner before we left.