Rochester (New York) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
About Rochester (New York)
With more than 210,000 residents (2020), Rochester is the fourth-largest city in the state of New York, afterNew York City,Buffalo, andYonkers.Lake Ontariolies to its north, with theGenesee Riverflowing northward through the city and over a set of three waterfalls. The historicErie Canalalso runs along the city's borders. But Rochester is much more than just its waterways. The city loves to celebrate its long history ofindustry and invention, taking pride in the many innovators and social reformers that have made their marks here. It also looks to the future, to the new places to which today's innovations will lead. And when it's time to relax, few cities of its size can compare when it comes to the variety and quality of its cultural and recreational events. Above all, the city's prim
Top Attractions in Rochester (New York)
Explore the best things to see and do in Rochester (New York):
- ★Artisan Works
- ★Auditorium Theatre
- ★Blackfriars Theatre
- ★Buffalo Bills Training Camp
- ★Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
- ★Clarissa Street Reunion
- ★Clothesline Art Festival
- ★Clubhouse Fun Center - Greece
Where to Eat in Rochester (New York)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abyssinia
- 🍴Amore
- 🍴Atlas Eats Kitchen and Bake Shop
- 🍴Avvino
- 🍴Bill Gray's
- 🍴Bill Gray's at the Skyliner Diner
Where to Stay in Rochester (New York)
- 🏨Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
- 🏨Comfort Suites
- 🏨Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown
- 🏨Doubletree Hotel Rochester
- 🏨Fairfield Inn Rochester Airport
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites
Rochester (New York) Travel Guide Sections
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