Vern’s
Trendy eatery on Park Ave with a seasonal menu
Merchants Wood Fired
No frills Italian with house made Pasta’s and incredible meat + fish specials every weekend.
Schooner’s Riverside Pub
Riverside restaurant serving bar food favorites and drinks until late.
Genesee Brew House
Food
History & Culture
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Restaurant with a waterfall view at Rochesters best known Brewery.
Shamrock Jacks
Irish pub serving great food and drinks until late.
Smoking Petes BBQ
The best BBQ in NYS! If you are planning to go here check the day trip section as it is 45 mins away!
Pittsford Farms Dairy
Homemade ice cream from a local family farm and 2 locations (Pittsford location is the OG).
Aladdins Natural @ Shoen Place
Mediterranean spot on the Erie Canal in Pittsford. Be sure to stop after for ice cream after at Pittsford Farms Dairy.
Melo Coffee + Kitchen
Quaint spot for coffee in Rocehsters NOTA neighborhood. Limited seating, but good spot to work from!
Strong Museum of Play
Activities and Outdoors
History & Culture
A fully interactive museum best suited for kids 3+. A must do for any parents visiting with young kids.
Seabreeze Amusement Park
Rochesters only amusement park. Home to the Jack Rabbit - the Oldest wooden roller coaster in the USA.
Cobbs Hill Reservoir
Free walking loop at the top of a hill around a reservoir with great skyline views of downtown. Drive up to the top for a flat easy walk for all skill levels.
Spring Lake Park
Free off leash dog park with a creek running through it. The ultimate place to take dogs to socialize on a hot summer day.
The Highland Market
Local Greek deli/store stocking beer, soft drinks, groceries and more. Awesome breakfast and lunch sammys!
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Swan Market
80+ year old German Deli serving authentic German food and beer in a beer hall style seating. Only open 4 days a week for lunch so be sure to check website before going!
Ravenwood Golf Club
Rochesters premier public golf course. Typically around $65-80 for 18 w/ cart.