Guidebook for Rochester
Arts & Culture
Artisanworks
565 Blossom RdAmazing art gallery, like art exploded inside a warehouse.
RocVentures Climbing Gym
1044 University AveIndoor Rock Climbing!
Rochester Greenovation Inc
850 Saint Paul StreetIndoor art/community space
The Bug Jar
219 Monroe AveAwesome music space/bar
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (ROCO)
137 East AvePretty cool gallery in the East end
Little Theatre
240 East AveAlternative movies
Image City Photography Gallery
722 University AveMy favorite gallery, photography
Best movie theater around, red leather recliners with plenty of foot room. $6-10 tickets
7 lokalkjente anbefaler
AMC Webster 12
2190 Empire BlvdBest movie theater around, red leather recliners with plenty of foot room. $6-10 tickets
Food Scene
The Greenhouse Cafe
2271 E Main StCute little cafe within walking distance, glass porch and greenhouse seating.
Best Chinese food around, the fried rice tastes like it was grilled. Amazing. Within walking distance.
1014 Culver Rd
1014 Culver RoadBest Chinese food around, the fried rice tastes like it was grilled. Amazing. Within walking distance.
Sticky Lips BBQ City Music Hall
625 Culver RdBBQ, walking distance
Jembetat African Art Gallery
645 Park AveCute cafe inside an African art/jewelry store
Equal Grounds
750 South AveLGBT friendly cafe
Spot Coffee
200 East AveCoffee shop in an old car dealership
Edibles restaurant
704 University Ave$20+ plates, but good atmosphere
Expensive hipster restaurant, but all the food is locally sourced. Great atmosphere.
14 lokalkjente anbefaler
Lento
274 N Goodman StExpensive hipster restaurant, but all the food is locally sourced. Great atmosphere.
1700 Culver Rd
1700 Culver RoadGigantic custom unique donuts. Also a salvatores pizza.
Dogtown
691 Monroe AveCheap good eats.
Thali of India
3259 S Winton RdAmazing Indian lunch Buffett
Nice greek-ish restaurant with some locally sourced foods. Schoen place is fun for walking around, canal-side cute shops.
33 lokalkjente anbefaler
Aladdin's Natural Eatery
646 Monroe AveNice greek-ish restaurant with some locally sourced foods. Schoen place is fun for walking around, canal-side cute shops.
Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle Restaurant
1400 Mount Hope AvenueCute Noodle House
One block away, Mommy-owned chocolate shop that also serves coffee and ice cream. They have a play area for tiny humans!
Laughing Gull Chocolates
1868 E Main StOne block away, Mommy-owned chocolate shop that also serves coffee and ice cream. They have a play area for tiny humans!
ADORABLE little Greek cafe. Pure Vegetarian Menu with Vegan options.
9 lokalkjente anbefaler
Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AveADORABLE little Greek cafe. Pure Vegetarian Menu with Vegan options.
Purely Vegetarian/Vegan. Amazing desserts. Secret location, look for the steps below the Red Fern logo.
26 lokalkjente anbefaler
The Red Fern
283 Oxford StPurely Vegetarian/Vegan. Amazing desserts. Secret location, look for the steps below the Red Fern logo.
Misfit Doughnuts and Treats
133 Gregory StVegan Donuts!!!!
Get Caked Bakery Inc
274 N Goodman StCupcakes!! with Vegan, Gluten Free options. SO MANY OPTIONS
Chortke Kabob ©
352 N Goodman StPersian Fast-Casual owned by a friend of ours.
Naan-Tastic
100 Marketplace DrIndian Fast-Casual
Sightseeing
High Falls
4 Commercial StMust see while in Rochester. Right next to Genny Brewery
Beautiful rose garden and access to lower falls. Fishing trails for the adventurous. This is where we got married.
11 lokalkjente anbefaler
Maplewood Park
89 Maplewood DrBeautiful rose garden and access to lower falls. Fishing trails for the adventurous. This is where we got married.
Essentials
Rochester's Largest outdoor market. Open Saturday, Tuesday and Thursdays 6am-2pm
38 lokalkjente anbefaler
City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NRochester's Largest outdoor market. Open Saturday, Tuesday and Thursdays 6am-2pm
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AveSmall natural foods grocery co-op
Wegmans
1750 East AveIf you're new to the North East, visiting Wegmans is a must.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Toad
277 Alexander StBritish Pub
Vertex Nightclub, if you're into the goth scene or just enjoy really chill people.
Vertex Club of Rochester
169 N Chestnut StVertex Nightclub, if you're into the goth scene or just enjoy really chill people.
Tilt Nightclub
444 Central AveLGBT Club, great for dancing.
Lux Lounge
666 South AveHipster bar with outdoor fireplace
Entertainment & Activities
Best place ever. Must see if you have kids. Or if you're just that cool.
198 lokalkjente anbefaler
The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrBest place ever. Must see if you have kids. Or if you're just that cool.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveScience museum and planetarium!
Kayak and Canoe rentals with bay or marsh access
20 lokalkjente anbefaler
BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc.
1099 Empire BlvdKayak and Canoe rentals with bay or marsh access
Abraham Lincoln Park
Empire BoulevardReally great park for hiking, lots of different scenery
Seneca Park Zoo
2222 St Paul StRochester's zoo
Take a tour of the George Eastman House to learn about Rochester's photography history. Small cafe with gelato. See rare and classic films at the Dryden Theatre
163 lokalkjente anbefaler
George Eastman Museum
900 East AveTake a tour of the George Eastman House to learn about Rochester's photography history. Small cafe with gelato. See rare and classic films at the Dryden Theatre
Fancy homemade icecream. $4 a scoop, but lots of interesting flavors.
15 lokalkjente anbefaler
Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
672 South AveFancy homemade icecream. $4 a scoop, but lots of interesting flavors.
Best ice cream in the county. 100ish flavors, huge portions. A small is like a normal large, a large is like a whole box.
Lugia's Ice Cream
4719 Lyell RdBest ice cream in the county. 100ish flavors, huge portions. A small is like a normal large, a large is like a whole box.
Everything Else
Village Gate Square
274 N Goodman StHipster mall
Tryon Park
230 Tryon ParkGreat park for mountain biking
Rochester's Parkour gym. They have open Adult Beginner classes to get people interested, $20. Great workout, awesome community!
Rochester Parkour
1344 University AveRochester's Parkour gym. They have open Adult Beginner classes to get people interested, $20. Great workout, awesome community!