Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
History
Rochester is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in New York, with a population of 206,108 as of the 2025 Census estimate. The Rochester metropolitan area in Western New York has an estimated 1.05 million residents and is the 54th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Throughout its history, Rochester has acquired several nicknames based on local industries; it has been known as "the Flour City" and "the Flower City" for its dual role in flour production and floriculture, and as the "World's Image Center" for its association with film, optics, and photography.
Where to stay
215 Dartmouth St, Rochester, NY 14607 · dartmouthhouse.com
44 Magee Ave, Rochester, NY 14613 · stayatreens.com
625 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 · ellwangerestate.com
26 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607 · giosprime26.com
208 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14607 · school31lofts.com
1000 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611 · ihg.com
717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 · ihg.com
1635 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615 · ihg.com
2200 N Goodman St, Rochester, NY 14609 · ihg.com
101 S Union St, Rochester, NY 14607 · hilton.com
390 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 · marriott.com
550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 · hilton.com
70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 · wyndhamhotels.com
30 Celebration Dr, Rochester, NY 14620 · hilton.com
400 Paddy Creek Cir, Rochester, NY 14615 · marriott.com
500 Paddy Creek Cir, Rochester, NY 14615 · marriott.com
1890 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615 · marriott.com
1200 Brooks Ave, Rochester, NY 14624 · marriott.com
500 Center Pl Dr, Rochester, NY 14615 · hilton.com
395 Buell Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 · bestwestern.com
1323 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621 · hilton.com
125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604 · hyatt.com
1956 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606 · choicehotels.com
155 Buell Rd, Rochester, NY 14624 · redroof.com
140 Peck St, Rochester, NY 14609
7 Strathallan Park, Rochester, NY 14607
1954 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606
360 Mt Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14611 · motel-490-509025.netlify.app
995 Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
1273 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · 320 West Main Street, Rochester, 14608 · garbageplate.com
Coffee Shop, Soup, Sandwich, Tea, Burger, Cafe · Café serving breakfast, brunch, specialty coffee, and espresso drinks. Opening hours: Mo-Tu 06:00-12:00… · amfm.cafe
Sandwich, Deli, Cafe · Small-batch, handcrafted vegan meats made from plant-based ingredients, as well as made-to-order sandwiches. Opening hours: Su,Mo,Th,Fr… · grassfedrochester.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Boba Tea Cafe Opening hours: Mo, We-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2829 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, 14623 · kongfuboba.com
Italian, Restaurant · Bright space in a historic building serving an Authentic Italian menu, with a terrace with waterfall views. Also features large event… · lalunahighfalls.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant with bar Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 300 Center Place Drive, Rochester, 14615 · miranchoalegre.us
Chinese, Restaurant · Award winning Chinese Restaurant voted Best of Rochester multiple years in a row. Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1763 Empire… · royaldynastyrest.com
Restaurant · Han Noodle Bar is a Chinese restaurant focused on various noodle dishes including soups and stir-fries. Opening hours: Mo, Tu, Su 11:30-22:00; Th… · hannoodlebar.com
Korean, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-19:30, Mo 11:00-20:30 · 510 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · bbqchicken.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 04:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1587 Long Pond Road, Rochester, 14626 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 541 Lake Avenue, Rochester, 14613 · popeyes.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 149 East Ridge Road, Rochester, 14621 · salvatores.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1005 East Ridge Road, Rochester, 14621 · locations.sonicdrivein.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr, Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00; We, Th 17:00-21:00 · 1290 University Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · rev-bbq.com
Hot Dog, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:45; Su closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 691 Monroe Avenue, Rochester,… · dogtownhots.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 682 Park Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · furoshikiramen.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-12:00 Features: outdoor seating · 360 Park Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · thebagelshopbyfoxs.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00 · 745 Penfield Road, Rochester, 14625 · treetowncafe.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 376 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Rochester, 14626 · auntieannes.com
American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 432 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Rochester, 14626 · tgifridays.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1837 West Ridge Road, Rochester, 14615 · longhornsteakhouse.com
Wine, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 247 North Goodman Street, Rochester, 14607 · carnegiecellars.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00 · 746 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · cedarlebaneserochester.com
Deli, Tea, Sandwich, Grill, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 13 South… · founderscaferochester.com
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-02:00 Features: delivery, halal · 449 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · halalnoutroc.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 1761 Mount Hope Avenue, 14620 · jasminerestaurantcafe.com
Diner, Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Tu 07:00-15:00; We-Sa 07:00-21:00 · 658 Park Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · jinesrestaurant.com
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 2003 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, 14606 · kamaraafricanrestaurant.com
Spanish, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00 · 240 East Main Street, Rochester, 14604 · labolarochester.com
Slow Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu,Th-Sa 17:00-20:30 · 274 North Goodman Street, Rochester, 14607 · lentorestaurant.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su, We-Th 16:00-21:00; Sa 04:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-15:00,16:00-22:00 · 703 Park Avenue, 14607 · iloveleonores.com
Australian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 08:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 696 University Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · melocoffeeandkitchen.com
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-15:00; We-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Su off Features: vegan options · 288 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · naturaloasisny.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 55 Russell Street, Rochester, 14607 · oldpueblogrillroc.com
Deli, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 230 Monroe Avenue, 14607 · parkavepaninoteca.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-19:30; Su 12:00-18:00 · eatatpeppapot.com
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 26 Corporate Woods, Rochester, 14623 · phillipseuropean.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00 · 733 Park Avenue, Rochester, 14607 · pittsfordfarmsdairy.com
Polish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-16:00; Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-15:00 · 32 Vinedale Avenue, Rochester, 14622 · polskachatallc.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00; Tu-Th 17:00-22:00 · 3 Rochester Public Market, 14609 · velvet-belly.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th,Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa,Su 09:00-14:30 Features: vegan options · 850 Merchants Road, Rochester, 14609 · voulasrochester.com
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-14:00 · 231 Parsells Avenue, 14609-5203 · swanmarket.com
Southern Cuisine, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:30-02:00 · 120 East Avenue, Rochester, 14604
Crumpets, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 08:30-14:30 · 441 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14607
New Orleans, Cajun, Creole, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-10:00,11:00-16:00 · 240 East Main Street, Rochester, 14604
311 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) 4.7 mi to the centre
1200 Brooks Ave, Rochester, NY 14624 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 11 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, ERD, ERJ-145, Dash 8-300, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, M90, MD-88, CRJ-900, CRJ, ERJ) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 170, A319, ERJ-145, DH8, Embraer 175) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, Dash 8-300, A319, A320, 737-800, ERJ…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Newark*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Orlando*
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Canandaigua Airport (IUA) 23 mi to the centre
Ontario County IDA, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Williamson Sodus Airport 25 mi to the centre
Williamson/Sodus, NY, US
Manitou Field 7.3 mi to the centre
Spencerport, NY, US
Spencerport Airpark 11 mi to the centre
Spencerport, NY, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROC has direct flights to 18 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rochester, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Utica, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Rochester, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.