Guidebook for Rochester
Arts & Culture
Amazing art gallery, like art exploded inside a warehouse.
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ARTISANworks
565 Blossom RoadAmazing art gallery, like art exploded inside a warehouse.
RocVentures Climbing Gym
1044 University AvenueIndoor Rock Climbing!
Rochester Greenovation Inc
1199 East Main StreetIndoor art/community space
The Bug Jar
219 Monroe AvenueAwesome music space/bar
Pretty cool gallery in the East end
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)
137 East AvenuePretty cool gallery in the East end
The Little Theatre
240 East AvenueAlternative movies
Image City Photography Gallery
722 University AvenueMy favorite gallery, photography
Best movie theater around, red leather recliners with plenty of foot room. $6-10 tickets
AMC Webster 12
2190 Empire BoulevardBest movie theater around, red leather recliners with plenty of foot room. $6-10 tickets
Food Scene
The Greenhouse Cafe
2271 East Main StreetCute little cafe within walking distance, glass porch and greenhouse seating.
Best Chinese food around, the fried rice tastes like it was grilled. Amazing. Within walking distance.
1014 Culver Rd
1014 Culver RdBest Chinese food around, the fried rice tastes like it was grilled. Amazing. Within walking distance.
Sticky Lips BBQ City Music Hall
625 Culver RoadBBQ, walking distance
Jembetat African Art Gallery
645 Park AvenueCute cafe inside an African art/jewelry store
Equal Grounds
750 South AvenueLGBT friendly cafe
Spot Coffee
200 East AvenueCoffee shop in an old car dealership
Edibles restaurant
704 University Avenue$20+ plates, but good atmosphere
Expensive hipster restaurant, but all the food is locally sourced. Great atmosphere.
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Lento
274 Goodman Street NorthExpensive hipster restaurant, but all the food is locally sourced. Great atmosphere.
1700 Culver Rd
1700 Culver RdGigantic custom unique donuts. Also a salvatores pizza.
Dogtown
691 Monroe AvenueCheap good eats.
Thali of India
3259 South Winton RoadAmazing Indian lunch Buffett
Nice greek-ish restaurant with some locally sourced foods. Schoen place is fun for walking around, canal-side cute shops.
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Aladdin's Natural Eatery
8 Schoen PlaceNice greek-ish restaurant with some locally sourced foods. Schoen place is fun for walking around, canal-side cute shops.
Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle Restaurant
2800 Monroe AvenueCute Noodle House
One block away, Mommy-owned chocolate shop that also serves coffee and ice cream. They have a play area for tiny humans!
Laughing Gull Chocolates
1868 E Main StOne block away, Mommy-owned chocolate shop that also serves coffee and ice cream. They have a play area for tiny humans!
Voula's Greek Sweets
439 Monroe AvenueADORABLE little Greek cafe. Pure Vegetarian Menu with Vegan options.
Purely Vegetarian/Vegan. Amazing desserts. Secret location, look for the steps below the Red Fern logo.
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The Red Fern
283 Oxford StreetPurely Vegetarian/Vegan. Amazing desserts. Secret location, look for the steps below the Red Fern logo.
Misfit Doughnuts and Treats
982 Monroe AveVegan Donuts!!!!
Get Caked Bakery Inc
274 Goodman St NCupcakes!! with Vegan, Gluten Free options. SO MANY OPTIONS
Chortke Kabob ©
352 Goodman St NPersian Fast-Casual owned by a friend of ours.
Naan-Tastic
100 Marketplace DrIndian Fast-Casual
Sightseeing
High Falls
Must see while in Rochester. Right next to Genny Brewery
Beautiful rose garden and access to lower falls. Fishing trails for the adventurous. This is where we got married.
Maplewood Rose Garden
250 Maplewood AvenueBeautiful rose garden and access to lower falls. Fishing trails for the adventurous. This is where we got married.
Essentials
Rochester's Largest outdoor market. Open Saturday, Tuesday and Thursdays 6am-2pm
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City of Rochester Public Market
280 Union St NRochester's Largest outdoor market. Open Saturday, Tuesday and Thursdays 6am-2pm
Abundance Cooperative Market
571 South AvenueSmall natural foods grocery co-op
Wegmans
1750 East AveIf you're new to the North East, visiting Wegmans is a must.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Toad
277 Alexander StreetBritish Pub
Vertex Nightclub, if you're into the goth scene or just enjoy really chill people.
Vertex Club of Rochester
169 North Chestnut StreetVertex Nightclub, if you're into the goth scene or just enjoy really chill people.
TiLT Nightclub
444 Central AvenueLGBT Club, great for dancing.
Lux Lounge
666 South AvenueHipster bar with outdoor fireplace
Entertainment & Activities
Best place ever. Must see if you have kids. Or if you're just that cool.
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The Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DriveBest place ever. Must see if you have kids. Or if you're just that cool.
Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AvenueScience museum and planetarium!
Kayak and Canoe rentals with bay or marsh access
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BayCreek Paddling Center, Inc.
1099 Empire BoulevardKayak and Canoe rentals with bay or marsh access
Abraham Lincoln Park
420 Smith RdReally great park for hiking, lots of different scenery
Seneca Park Zoo
2222 Saint Paul StreetRochester's zoo
Take a tour of the George Eastman House to learn about Rochester's photography history. Small cafe with gelato. See rare and classic films at the Dryden Theatre
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George Eastman Museum
900 East AvenueTake a tour of the George Eastman House to learn about Rochester's photography history. Small cafe with gelato. See rare and classic films at the Dryden Theatre
Fancy homemade icecream. $4 a scoop, but lots of interesting flavors.
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Hedonist Artisan Ice Cream
672 South AvenueFancy homemade icecream. $4 a scoop, but lots of interesting flavors.
Best ice cream in the county. 100ish flavors, huge portions. A small is like a normal large, a large is like a whole box.
Lugia's Ice Cream
4719 Lyell RoadBest ice cream in the county. 100ish flavors, huge portions. A small is like a normal large, a large is like a whole box.
Go look at some cute animals, maybe take one home. There's a small ranch out back to show kids horses, goats and geese.
Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester
99 Victor RoadGo look at some cute animals, maybe take one home. There's a small ranch out back to show kids horses, goats and geese.
Everything Else
Village Gate Square
274 Goodman Street NorthHipster mall
Tryon Park
Great park for mountain biking
Rochester's Parkour gym. They have open Adult Beginner classes to get people interested, $20. Great workout, awesome community!
Rochester Parkour
1344 University AvenueRochester's Parkour gym. They have open Adult Beginner classes to get people interested, $20. Great workout, awesome community!