Best places in Rochester

Discover the best places in Rochester, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.1K places in the city.

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The Strong National Museum of Play
Children's museum
Historic, interactive look at toys & games, from video-game exhibits to a walk down "Sesame Street."
4.80 (8.6K reviews)
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Nature preserve
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
4.80 (4.9K reviews)
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Highland Park
Park
Spring-blooming flowers & trees line a 150-acre park with a castle, sunken garden & amphitheater.
4.80 (3.9K reviews)
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Rochester Municipal Park
Park
Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.
4.80 (2.7K reviews)
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Record Archive
Record store
👍👍 Top-notch retail record store with eclectic items which also has bands play every Wednesday night. They have an excellent liquor/beer/wine selection to help you get your groove on. The manager generates a very positive energy which is reflected in her staff. Very enjoyable overall.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Lipuma's Coney Island
Hot dog restaurant
No-frills roadside spot specializing in hot dogs with an assortment of toppings combinations.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Quarry Hill Park
Park
Peaceful natural area with a nature center, trails, wildlife habitats & educational programming.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Memorial Art Gallery
Art museum
Sprawling collection from medieval to contemporary works, with paintings by Rembrandt & Monet.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Cedar
Mediterranean restaurant
Straightforward, counter-serve stop for hummus, falafel, shawarma & other Middle Eastern favorites.
$ $$$
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Quarry Hill Nature Center
Nature preserve
Large park offering hiking trails, a man-made cave & a nature center with classes & live animals.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Lamberton Conservatory
Botanical garden
This conservatory is a modern reconstruction of a 1911 building housing palms & ferns.
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Geva Theatre Center
Performing arts theater
Professional shows & public programs staged in a renovated 19th-century arsenal with a bar & cafe.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Axes & Ales
Bar
👍👍 Great spot for a few drinks and a little axe throwing. Cool ambiance and get staff. Erick and skipper were great and took care of our axe and drinking needs. Good price for an hour. Highly recommend.
$$ $$
4.90 (468 reviews)
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Eastman Theatre
Performing arts theater
Grand 1922 hall featuring big-name classical musicians & students from Eastman School of Music.
4.80 (909 reviews)
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Master Falafel
Middle Eastern restaurant
👍 Tried Master Falafil for the first time. We have tried the mix platter and it was really good. The garlic sauce was really good and the meat and salad was yummy. The falafil and hummus were good too. Taste wise it was really good Service - really fast and courteous. Only thing in that the pita was...
$ $$$
4.90 (384 reviews)
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Dogtown
Hot dog restaurant
Tiny shack known for German-style franks named after dog breeds, with burgers & veggie options.
$ $$$
4.70 (3.2K reviews)
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Rocky's
Italian restaurant
Local institution serving up traditional Italian home cooking (plus beer & wine) since 1949.
$ $$$
4.80 (653 reviews)
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Chortke
New American restaurant
👍👍 I am so relieved Chortke is re-opened! We checked out the newly renovated, dine-in restaurant and it was AMAZING. Every dish was perfectly delicious, the decor is beautifully redone, and we had phenomenal service. There is no picture of the nan-e-barbari bread they served ahead of dinner because we...
4.80 (630 reviews)
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Cobbs Hill Park
City park
Public 109-acre park with a reservoir, sports fields & a hilltop trail that affords city views.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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George Eastman Museum
Art museum
Photography & film collections in a Colonial Revival mansion with a theater for rare screenings.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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