Rochester Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 Centre, Strasenburgh Planetarium and Memorial Art Gallery nearby.

The George Eastman House features an important photographic museum with theatre, gardens, and varied still and film collections. Eastman, who founded Eastman Kodak, also created an architectural gem, the Eastman Theatre. Attend a symphony or theatre 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.

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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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East Irondequoit

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

East Irondequoit
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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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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 ₹14,597 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹14,597
₹18,031 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Fairport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"There was a huge bug in my room! Brunch was great! Staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester

2 out of 5
905 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta, NY
The price is ₹6,179 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹6,179
₹7,044 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Henrietta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.4/10 (317 reviews)
"We could hear noise from other units, especially above us. It did become quiet by 11PM. The bed frames are on a metal base so are quite noisy when touched. Clean. Nothing special but a good price for somewhere to sleep and shower. Breakfast had a decent selection. Fresh waffles were very good."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
RIT Inn & Conference Center

RIT Inn & Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
5257 W Henrietta Rd, West Henrietta, NY
The price is ₹10,234 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹10,234
₹11,667 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Big place!
"Big place!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

RIT Inn & Conference Center
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.
Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,453 reviews)
"Travelling as a family of 4, with 2 older teenage boys, these apartments were ideal for us. They provided us with extra space and meant that we weren’t all in one room and sharing beds which is the standard nyc hotel room offering. Good location just a short walk from subway stations, Times Square, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,084 reviews)
"I liked the staff and the location."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (745 reviews)
"This will absolutely be the place we stay every time we visit NYC!! Clean, convenient, comfortable."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Placemakr Wall Street
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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5 - Excellent 17%
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3 - Okay
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3/5 - Okay

Jos

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

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