Guidebook for Rochester
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Top Notch University with medical facilities; newly built "college town" at edge of campus (Elmwood/Mt. Hope Avenues) with many eateries and shops.
27 locals recommend
University of Rochester
Top Notch University with medical facilities; newly built "college town" at edge of campus (Elmwood/Mt. Hope Avenues) with many eateries and shops.
Top notch teaching hospital and medical and dental facilities; with outstanding children's hospital.
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood AveTop notch teaching hospital and medical and dental facilities; with outstanding children's hospital.
Highly rated technical college including National Technical Institute for The Deaf (NTID) on same campus. About 3 miles from me.
19 locals recommend
Rochester Institute of Technology
117 Lomb Memorial DrHighly rated technical college including National Technical Institute for The Deaf (NTID) on same campus. About 3 miles from me.
Location of Strong National Museum of Play, Eastman School of Music, Art Gallery, Museum, Central Business District, Blue Cross Arena (sports/concerts, etc.)
Inner Loop
Inner LoopLocation of Strong National Museum of Play, Eastman School of Music, Art Gallery, Museum, Central Business District, Blue Cross Arena (sports/concerts, etc.)
Among best schools in world; part of University of Rochester; located with the Eastman Theatre which also houses the Rochester Philharmonic Orch. with classical/pops concerts and special events.
25 locals recommend
Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs StAmong best schools in world; part of University of Rochester; located with the Eastman Theatre which also houses the Rochester Philharmonic Orch. with classical/pops concerts and special events.
Among the top rated community colleges in the country since its inception in 1961; located next door to Monroe Correctional Facility (jail).
Monroe Community College
1000 E Henrietta RdAmong the top rated community colleges in the country since its inception in 1961; located next door to Monroe Correctional Facility (jail).
Sightseeing
Quality educational, interactive regional museum with a Planetarium and films, exhibits, displays, etc.
119 locals recommend
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveQuality educational, interactive regional museum with a Planetarium and films, exhibits, displays, etc.
Restored home of founder of Kodak, George Eastman with photography history displays/videos; contemporary photographic shows,gardens, & the Dryden Theatre with a world class film archive.
163 locals recommend
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveRestored home of founder of Kodak, George Eastman with photography history displays/videos; contemporary photographic shows,gardens, & the Dryden Theatre with a world class film archive.
A large, well established public market, Tues, Thurs/Sat til 2pm with special events on other days; ethnic/farm foods;other items for sale, reasonable prices.
38 locals recommend
City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NA large, well established public market, Tues, Thurs/Sat til 2pm with special events on other days; ethnic/farm foods;other items for sale, reasonable prices.
Only year round cultural program re Seneca/Iroquois Indians; full scale bark longhouse, tours, 2-day high quality Native American Dance and Music Festival 4th weekend in July.
10 locals recommend
Ganondagan State Historic Site
1488 NY-444Only year round cultural program re Seneca/Iroquois Indians; full scale bark longhouse, tours, 2-day high quality Native American Dance and Music Festival 4th weekend in July.
St. John Fisher College
3690 East AveQuality area college
Located on Lake Ontario a NE USA"great lake" with picnic tables, cook stoves, shelters, pier, boardwalk, popular volleyball team location; and many nearby restaurants, widely used and enjoyed
53 locals recommend
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach AveLocated on Lake Ontario a NE USA"great lake" with picnic tables, cook stoves, shelters, pier, boardwalk, popular volleyball team location; and many nearby restaurants, widely used and enjoyed
Site of the largest Lilac Festival in country, thousands of bushes in bloom in May; many walks, large botanical park, reservoir, amphiteatre for cultural events
21 locals recommend
Highland Park
180 Reservoir AveSite of the largest Lilac Festival in country, thousands of bushes in bloom in May; many walks, large botanical park, reservoir, amphiteatre for cultural events
Shopping
Closest shopping mall to 191 Winbourne Road; popular, well maintained mall, with many stores; across the street from a Wegmans grocery store, another business rated among the best in the country.
14 locals recommend
The Marketplace Mall
1 Miracle Mile DrClosest shopping mall to 191 Winbourne Road; popular, well maintained mall, with many stores; across the street from a Wegmans grocery store, another business rated among the best in the country.
This outdoor public market is at least 100 yrs. old off Scio Street in the City. Open year round, outdoor stalls and a few enclosed stores; all kinds of food, meat, cheese, and merchandise for sale, plus little restaurants, major cheese shop, coffee shops; thousands go every Saturday, open also Tu/Th but smaller # of vendors. Love going there. A combination of farmers, bakers and food distributors, including organic farmers.
64 locals recommend
Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketThis outdoor public market is at least 100 yrs. old off Scio Street in the City. Open year round, outdoor stalls and a few enclosed stores; all kinds of food, meat, cheese, and merchandise for sale, plus little restaurants, major cheese shop, coffee shops; thousands go every Saturday, open also Tu/Th but smaller # of vendors. Love going there. A combination of farmers, bakers and food distributors, including organic farmers.
Arts & Culture
A Fredrick Law Olmsted 800 acre park in City with 3 intersecting waterways; access to many hike/bike trails; baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a cricket pitch, 2-18 hole golf courses.
18 locals recommend
Genesee Valley Park
1000 E River RdA Fredrick Law Olmsted 800 acre park in City with 3 intersecting waterways; access to many hike/bike trails; baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a cricket pitch, 2-18 hole golf courses.
Has huge variety with its programs from philharmonic orchestra, to jazz, ethnic programs, etc.
48 locals recommend
Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StHas huge variety with its programs from philharmonic orchestra, to jazz, ethnic programs, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Beloved by Rochesterians, not a chain, arts movie theatre, has café, and music on weekends; one theatre on East Ave. and 4 more around corner. Cheaper than chain theatres.
66 locals recommend
Little Theatre
240 East AveBeloved by Rochesterians, not a chain, arts movie theatre, has café, and music on weekends; one theatre on East Ave. and 4 more around corner. Cheaper than chain theatres.
Has great plays, great actors, intimate setting, quality programs. Come casual or dressed. Has small café, coffee, desserts, alcohol and maybe sandwiches?
51 locals recommend
Geva Theatre Center
75 Woodbury BlvdHas great plays, great actors, intimate setting, quality programs. Come casual or dressed. Has small café, coffee, desserts, alcohol and maybe sandwiches?
Alternative cultural center hosts plays/dramatic events/entertainment by many local performers, including Latino and African American community.
Multi-Use Community Cultural Center
142 Atlantic AveAlternative cultural center hosts plays/dramatic events/entertainment by many local performers, including Latino and African American community.
Essentials
Wegmans
1750 East AveFresh good, prepared food, great variety. Beloved by Rochestarians.
Parks & Nature
Popular summer hangout for families and singles. Swings, beach, swimming, volleyball, nearby restaurants, ice cream, long pier for walks, watch boats come and go, historic merry go round.
53 locals recommend
Ontario Beach Park
50 Beach AvePopular summer hangout for families and singles. Swings, beach, swimming, volleyball, nearby restaurants, ice cream, long pier for walks, watch boats come and go, historic merry go round.