Rochester

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Rochester showing a house
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

Red Roof Inn Rochester - Henrietta
Red Roof Inn Rochester - Henrietta
2 out of 5
4820 W Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY, 14467
The price is ₹5,006 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
₹5,006
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this motel in Henrietta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2023

Red Roof Inn Rochester - Henrietta
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
3 out of 5
2835 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14618
The price is ₹10,353 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹10,353
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and the hotel was very clean. The continental breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2023

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
4 out of 5
199 Woodcliff Dr, Fairport, NY, 14450
The price is ₹10,053 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
₹10,053
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Fairport. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, auto and a lot of green"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2023

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/
TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Manhattan/
2.5 out of 5
324 West 44th Street, New York, NY, 10036
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (745 reviews)
You should stay here!
"Nice day was great! The hotel staff were very accommodating. I ask for early check-in and late check out and they did not have a problem with it. The room was very clean and it fit all of my needs. The only thing that I didn’t like was the view, but that was not anything meant to be a deterrent. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2023

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Sonder at One Platt
Sonder at One Platt
3.5 out of 5
1 Platt Street, New York, NY, 10038
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy ...
8/10 Very Good! (175 reviews)
"Excellent. Everything is close . This hotel has an excellent location."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2023

Sonder at One Platt
Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY, 10019
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the WiFi and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,916 reviews)
"Awesome Location! And the room was very clean!"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2023

Radio City Apartments
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