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Rochester serves as the county seat of Monroe County and ranks as New York’s fourth-most populous city. The metropolitan area in Western New York is home to an estimated 1.05 million residents. Its history includes nicknames like "the Flour City" and "the Flower City," reflecting its dual role in flour production and floriculture.
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The Sheffield is a restaurant located in the Roselawn neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Rochester
22 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western - The Inn at Rochester Airport
Best Western - The Inn at Rochester Airport is a hotel located at 395 Buell Road.
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Country Inn & Suites
Country Inn & Suites is located at 797 East Henrietta Road.
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Courtyard Rochester Downtown
Courtyard Rochester Downtown is a hotel located at 390 East Avenue.
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Hampton Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites is a hotel located at 101 South Union Street.
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Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown
Located at 155 East Main Street, the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown offers accommodation in the city center.
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Hyatt Regency
Located at 125 East Main Street, this Hyatt Regency serves as a hotel option in the area.
Best Restaurants in Rochester
119 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aladdins Natural Eatery
Aladdins Natural Eatery serves Greek cuisine in the Pearl-Meigs-Monroe neighborhood.
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Atlas Eats
Atlas Eats is an international restaurant located in the Group 14621 neighborhood.
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Blue Wolf Bistro
Blue Wolf Bistro serves American cuisine, including burgers and pasta, in the East Avenue neighborhood.
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Carnegie Cellars
Located in the Neighborhood Of The Arts, Carnegie Cellars serves wine and tapas.
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Chester Cab Pizza
Chester Cab Pizza serves pizza in the East Avenue neighborhood.
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Create A Pizza
Create A Pizza is a restaurant located in the Park Avenue neighborhood.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que serves barbecue in the Washington Square neighborhood.
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Don Pedro Mexican Soul Food
Don Pedro Mexican Soul Food serves Mexican cuisine in the East End.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Rochester
34 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Albunn Cafe
Albunn Cafe operates as a café in the Upper Mount Hope neighborhood.
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Bicycle Brothers Coffee
Bicycle Brothers Coffee is a café in the Arnett neighborhood. It serves as a coffee shop and offers sandwiches.
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Boulder Coffee House
Boulder Coffee House is a café located in the South Wedge neighborhood.
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Canaltown Coffee Roasters
Canaltown Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Cobbs Hill neighborhood.
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Equal Grounds Community Cafe
Equal Grounds Community Cafe is a coffee shop and sandwich spot located in the South Wedge neighborhood.
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Founders Café
Founders Café serves deli sandwiches and breakfast items in the Convention District. The spot also offers a grill menu alongside coffee and tea.
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Fuego Coffee Roasters
Fuego Coffee Roasters is a café in the Midtown District. It serves coffee, tea, and donuts.
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Fuego Coffee Roasters
Fuego Coffee Roasters is a café located in the Washington Square neighborhood.
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Georgie's Bakery and Cafe
Georgie's Bakery and Cafe is a café located in the Pearl-Meigs-Monroe neighborhood. It serves sandwiches.
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Grass Fed Vegan Butcher
Grass Fed Vegan Butcher is a café in the Upper Monroe neighborhood that serves sandwiches and deli fare.
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Hydra Coffeehouse
Hydra Coffeehouse is a café located in the Swillburg neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Rochester
64 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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140 Alex Bar & Grill
140 Alex Bar & Grill is a bar located in the Pearl-Meigs-Monroe neighborhood.
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Acme Bar & Pizza
Acme Bar & Pizza is a bar located in the Pearl-Meigs-Monroe neighborhood.
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Apogee Wine Bar
Apogee Wine Bar is a bar located in the Pearl-Meigs-Monroe neighborhood.
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Bar Bad Ending
Bar Bad Ending is a bar located in the Upper Monroe neighborhood.
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Brickwood Grill
Brickwood Grill operates as a bar in the Manhattan Square neighborhood.
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Brickwood Grill
Brickwood Grill operates as a bar in the Manhattan Square neighborhood.
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Comedy @ The Carlson
Comedy @ The Carlson is a bar located in the North Winton Village neighborhood.
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Firehouse Saloon
Firehouse Saloon operates as a bar in the Pearl-Meigs-Monroe neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Rochester
60 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County
Located in the Washington Square neighborhood, the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County serves as a local attraction.
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George Eastman Museum
The George Eastman Museum is an attraction located in the East Avenue neighborhood.
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Harro East Ballroom
Harro East Ballroom is an attraction located in the Midtown District.
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Hartnett Gallery
Located in the Plymouth-Exchange neighborhood, Hartnett Gallery is a local attraction.
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High Falls Museum
Located in the Brown Square neighborhood, the High Falls Museum is a local attraction.
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Memorial Art Gallery
The Memorial Art Gallery is an attraction located in the Neighborhood Of The Arts.
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Photo City Improv
Photo City Improv is an attraction located in the East Avenue neighborhood.
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RBTL West Herr Auditorium Theatre
RBTL West Herr Auditorium Theatre is an attraction located in the South Marketview Heights neighborhood.
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RIT City Art Space
RIT City Art Space is an attraction located in the Midtown District.
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Rochester Auto Museum
Located in the Convention District, the Rochester Auto Museum is an attraction for visitors exploring the area.
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center
The Rochester Contemporary Art Center is an attraction located in the East End neighborhood.
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Rochester Museum and Science Center
The Rochester Museum and Science Center is an attraction located in the Neighborhood Of The Arts.
Best Shops in Rochester
40 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Burn Bright Books
Burn Bright Books is a shop located in the Park Avenue neighborhood.
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Craft Company No. 6
Craft Company No. 6 is a shop located in the Neighborhood Of The Arts.
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Parkleigh MacKenzie-Childs Store
Parkleigh MacKenzie-Childs Store is a shop located in the Park Avenue neighborhood.
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Pretty Apothecary
Pretty Apothecary is a shop located in the Neighborhood Of The Arts.
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Rochester Fine Art Inc.
Rochester Fine Art Inc. operates as a shop within the Convention District.
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The Siren and The Sea
The Siren and The Sea is a shop located in the South Wedge neighborhood.
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The Unreliable Narrator
The Unreliable Narrator is a shop located in the Neighborhood Of The Arts.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Rochester
87 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Persimmon Park
Persimmon Park is a green space located in the Highland Park neighborhood.
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Conkey Corner Park
Conkey Corner Park is a green space located in the La Avenida neighborhood.
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Goodwin Park
Goodwin Park is a local green space located in the Manhattan Square neighborhood.
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Norton Village Recreation Center
Norton Village Recreation Center serves as a local park in the Northland-Lyceum neighborhood.
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Old Bakersville Park
Old Bakersville Park is a green space located in the Convention District.
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Wadsworth Square
Wadsworth Square is a park located in the Washington Square neighborhood.
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