Lauren’s Rochester Recs
Food scene
Mark's Pizzeria
1201 Bay RdGreat local pizza shop. Our favorite is Chicken, Bacon, Ranch (CBR)
The 5 Mile Cafe
2084 5 Mile Line RoadCute cafe for breakfast or lunch. Black-owned business
Genesee Brew House
25 Cataract StAmazing burgers overlooking High Falls
TRATA: The Restaurant At The Armory
145 Culver RoadClassy dining with roof top seating
Good Luck
50 Anderson AveSharable 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 StOne of the many local coffee shops. Text me for more recommendations based on time of year. SO many coffee shops in Rochester.
Sightseeing
Háar fossar
4 Commercial StBeautiful local waterfall with a walking bridge above it
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State ParkAmazing hiking, gorgeous views
Stony Brook ríkisvöllurinn
10820 NY-36Easy hiking, beautiful views, natural swimming hole
Paved walking along the canal, restaurants with outdoor seating, coffee, amazing ice cream
Schoen Place
Schoen PlacePaved 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
Park AvenueWalk 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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Finger Lakes
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
Genesee Riverway TrailPaved walking to see the classic Rochester view
Activities
Lilac Adventure Zone
249 Highland AveAmazing wooden playground for kids
Webster First Responders Park
1350 Chiyoda DrPlayground, splash pad, tennis courts, public bathrooms
Veteran's Memorial Park
3100 Atlantic AveBaseball, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Playground, Paved walking paths, etc
Rothfuss Park
1648 5 Mile Line RoadExcellent playground, fields for kids
Busy beach with pavilions and charcoal grills. Playground, splash pad
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Durand Eastman Park
Durand Eastman ParkBusy beach with pavilions and charcoal grills. Playground, splash pad
Eastview Mall
7979 Pittsford Victor RdHuge 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 DrAmazing, 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