Lauren’s Rochester Recs
Food scene
Mark's Pizzeria
2107 Five Mile Line RoadGreat local pizza shop. Our favorite is Chicken, Bacon, Ranch (CBR)
The 5 Mile Cafe
2084 Five Mile Line RoadCute cafe for breakfast or lunch. Black-owned business
Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract StreetAmazing burgers overlooking High Falls
Classy dining with roof top seating
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TRATA: The Restaurant At The Armory
145 Culver RoadClassy dining with roof top seating
Good Luck
50 Anderson AvenueSharable plates, amazing food.
Cheesy Eddie's
602 South AveAmazing local cheesecake
One of the many local coffee shops. Text me for more recommendations based on time of year. SO many coffee shops in Rochester.
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Java's Cafe
16 Gibbs StreetOne of the many local coffee shops. Text me for more recommendations based on time of year. SO many coffee shops in Rochester.
Sightseeing
High Falls
Beautiful local waterfall with a walking bridge above it
Parque Estadual de Letchworth
Amazing hiking, gorgeous views
Easy hiking, beautiful views, natural swimming hole
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Stony Brook State Park
10820 New York 36Easy hiking, beautiful views, natural swimming hole
Paved walking along the canal, restaurants with outdoor seating, coffee, amazing ice cream
Schoen Place
Paved walking along the canal, restaurants with outdoor seating, coffee, amazing ice cream
Neighborhoods
Walk this neighborhood for TONS of amazing, local restaurants, coffee, ice cream, shopping, etc.
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Park Avenue
Walk this neighborhood for TONS of amazing, local restaurants, coffee, ice cream, shopping, etc.
Paved walking paths up and around a reservoir. Grassy areas for picnics, hammocking, etc. Lilac Adventure Park is there and a great natural wooden playground for kids.
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Highland Park
Paved walking paths up and around a reservoir. Grassy areas for picnics, hammocking, etc. Lilac Adventure Park is there and a great natural wooden playground for kids.
So many lakes with cute towns and awesome beaches. If you're looking to drive 30-45 minutes and visit a beach town, text me for recommendations.
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Lagos Finger
So many lakes with cute towns and awesome beaches. If you're looking to drive 30-45 minutes and visit a beach town, text me for recommendations.
Genesee Riverway Trail
Paved walking to see the classic Rochester view
Activities
Lilac Adventure Zone
249 Highland AvenueAmazing wooden playground for kids
Webster First Responders Park
1350 Chiyoda DrivePlayground, splash pad, tennis courts, public bathrooms
Veteran's Memorial Park
3100 Atlantic AvenueBaseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Playground, Paved walking paths, etc
Rothfuss Park
1648 Five Mile Line RoadExcellent playground, fields for kids
Busy beach with pavilions and charcoal grills. Playground, splash pad
15 moradores locais recomendam
Durand Eastman Park
570 Lake Shore BoulevardBusy beach with pavilions and charcoal grills. Playground, splash pad
Huge mall. Lots of restaurants and other shopping in the same area.
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Eastview Mall
7979 Pittsford Victor RoadHuge mall. Lots of restaurants and other shopping in the same area.
Amazing, indoor, children's museum. Worth the money on a cold, wintery day if you have kids!
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The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DriveAmazing, indoor, children's museum. Worth the money on a cold, wintery day if you have kids!
City/town information
Bristol
Great mountain for winter sports or leaf peeping