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Vern’s
Food
Trendy eatery on Park Ave with a seasonal menu
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REDD
Food
Upscale American food in a nice dining room/patio
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Merchants Wood Fired
Food
No frills Italian with house made Pasta’s and incredible meat + fish specials every weekend.
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CRISP
Food
Trendy American cuisine served on a seasonal menu. Known for their brunch.
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Equal Grounds
Cafes
Local coffee shop serving light food, beer, wine and coffee.
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Schooner’s Riverside Pub
Food
Bars & Nightlife
Riverside restaurant serving bar food favorites and drinks until late.
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Genesee Brew House
Food
History & Culture
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Restaurant with a waterfall view at Rochesters best known Brewery.
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Spot Coffee
Cafes
Great coffee spot to work from with WiFi, ample seating and food!
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Shamrock Jacks
Food
Bars & Nightlife
Irish pub serving great food and drinks until late.
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Tin Cup Social
Bars & Nightlife
Rochesters newest “go-to” spot for late night drinks.
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Iron Smoke Distillery
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Bars & Nightlife
Distillery in Rochester serving house made whiskey, vodka, and more!
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Three Heads Brewery
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Bars & Nightlife
Brewery with fun atmosphere (but no food!)
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Living Roots Wine Cellar
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Local Winery + tasting room started by a couple from Australia
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Salingers
Bars & Nightlife
Late night drinks spot popular with the 20 and 30 yea old crowd
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Smoking Petes BBQ
Food
The best BBQ in NYS! If you are planning to go here check the day trip section as it is 45 mins away!
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Netsins Ice Cream
Food
Family owned ice cream spot! If you go to Merchants Wood Fired for Dinner stop here after.
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Pittsford Farms Dairy
Food
Homemade ice cream from a local family farm and 2 locations (Pittsford location is the OG).
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Aladdins Natural @ Shoen Place
Food
Mediterranean spot on the Erie Canal in Pittsford. Be sure to stop after for ice cream after at Pittsford Farms Dairy.
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Nick Tahou’s Hots
Food
Nick Tahou’s is the inventor of the Garbage plate, Rochesters most iconic food.
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Melo Coffee + Kitchen
Cafes
Quaint spot for coffee in Rocehsters NOTA neighborhood. Limited seating, but good spot to work from!
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K2 Brothers Brewing
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Local brewery with expansive outdoor area with fire pits & cornhole.
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Eastview Mall
Shopping
Rochester biggest mall. Tons of shops, restaurants, and cafes.
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Park Leigh
Shopping
The best known gift store in Rochester to find local items. Known for their extensive MacKenzie Childs collection.
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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.
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The Seneca Park Zoo
Activities and Outdoors
Rochesters only Zoo! Great for family fun, or go for Zoo Brew- a happy hour hosted 1 evening a month (21+ only)
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Durand Eastman Beach
Activities and Outdoors
Free beach to enjoy the summer on the lake. Lifeguards on duty.
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Ontario Park Beach
Activities and Outdoors
Free beach to enjoy the summer on the lake. Lifeguards on duty.
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Thornell Farm Park
Activities and Outdoors
Free outdoor soccer, pickle ball, and tennis courts + a massive playground for kids of all ages.
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Ellwanger Barry Playground
Activities and Outdoors
Free playground for kids
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Seabreeze Amusement Park
Activities and Outdoors
Rochesters only amusement park. Home to the Jack Rabbit - the Oldest wooden roller coaster in the USA.
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ROAR Night Club
Bars & Nightlife
Gay night club featuring drag shows, trivia, and other themed nights. 18+
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Old Stone Tavern
Food
Local spot serving traditional American food with a full bar.
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Cobbs Hill Reservoir
Activities and Outdoors
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.
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Washington Grove Trails
Activities and Outdoors
Free hiking trails next to Cobbs Hill Reservoir with old water tanks that have become graffiti art pieces
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Spring Lake Park
Activities and Outdoors
Free off leash dog park with a creek running through it. The ultimate place to take dogs to socialize on a hot summer day.
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George Eastman Musuem
History & Culture
Visit the home of George Eastman, the inventor of the Camera and founder or Kodak and see original relics.
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The Angry Goat Pub
Food
Bars & Nightlife
English style pub in a wedge shaped building frequented by on game days by European soccer fans
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The Highland Market
Food
Local Greek deli/store stocking beer, soft drinks, groceries and more. Awesome breakfast and lunch sammys!
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Dickys Corner Pub
Food
Bars & Nightlife
Dive bar where many locals hang out with good food, trivia, and other theme nights.
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Swiftwater Brewing
Brewery, Winery, Distillery
Brewery offering live music often. They do have food but limited choices - best for drinks.
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Swan Market
Food
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!
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Ravenwood Golf Club
Activities and Outdoors
Rochesters premier public golf course. Typically around $65-80 for 18 w/ cart.
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Mill Creek Golf
Activities and Outdoors
Beautiful links style course with massive elevation changes. Typically $55-65 for 18 w/cart
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Shadow Lake Golf Club
Activities and Outdoors
Offers a championship 18 hole course and 9 hole executive. The executive is always first come first serve- great when you cannot find a tee time elsewhere.
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Red Fern
Food
Completely vegan restaurant in the trendy Park Ave area.
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Owl House
Food
Traditional American food with excellent options for groups who have a mix of gluten free, vegan, and regular diets.
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