Guidebook for Rochester
Arts & Culture
Anderson Arts Building
250 N Goodman StArt studios and classes plus First Friday events each month.
Dryden Theatre
900 East AveArt film house
Little Theatre
240 East AveArt film house
Rochester Main Street Armory
900 E Main StConcerts and shows
Shows and plays
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Rochester Broadway Theatre League / RBTL's Auditorium Theatre
885 E Main StShows and plays
Eastman Theatre
26 Gibbs StConcerts and shows
George Eastman Museum
900 East AvePhotography museum and historical home
Memorial Art Gallery
500 University AveBeautiful collection of ancient and modern art
Rochester Contemporary Art Center (ROCO)
137 East AveContemporary art museum
Blackfriars Theatre
795 E Main StPlays and shows
Drinks & Nightlife
Rohrbachs Railroad Street Brewery
97 Railroad StGreat beer tasting
The Lost Borough Brewing Co.
543 Atlantic AveGreat beer tasting
Swiftwater Brewing Company
378 Mt Hope AveGreat beer tasting
Black Button Distilling
1344 Railroad StGreat locally distilled beverages
Roc Brewing Co.
56 S Union StGreat beer tasting
Edibles restaurant
704 University Avegreat food
Murphy's Law Irish Pub
370 East AveCasual sports bar
Salena's Mexican Restaurant
302 N Goodman Stgreat food and drinks
The Daily Refresher
293 Alexander StGreat drinks and atmosphere
Half Pint Pub
363 Park AveNice little sports bar
Food Scene
Good Luck
50 Anderson AveManhattan style restaurant with great food and ambiance
Village Gate Square
274 N Goodman StGreat dining options
Upscale restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating and outdoor fire pit - very romantic
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Hattie's
550 East AveUpscale restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating and outdoor fire pit - very romantic
The Old Toad
277 Alexander StCasual dining
Havana Cabana
289 Alexander StMid-range Cuban eatery - excellent
Abbott's Frozen Custard
733 Park AveIce cream shop - Rochester's best
Starry Nites Cafe LLC
Cafe
2 Vine
24 Winthrop StUpscale restaurant
California Rollin Inc.
274 N Goodman StGreat sushi
Jines Restaurant
658 Park AveGreat food
The Frog Pond
652 Park AveGreat food
Chocolate and Vines
757 University AveCoffee and fancy desserts
Lento
274 N Goodman StCasual dining - locally sourced foods
Dark Horse Coffee
274 N Goodman StCafe
Espada Brazilian Steak
274 N Goodman StBrazilian steak house
Magnolia's Deli & Cafe
366 Park AveGood food
max
25 Gibbs StUpscale dining
Max at the Gallery
500 University AvenueUpscale restaurant
Nathaniel's Pub
251 Exchange BlvdCasual pub and food
South Wedge Diner
880 S Clinton AveDiner
Entertainment & Activities
I-Strong Museum
1 Manhattan Square DrGreat place to play
Great place to see museum exhibits, play, and watch IMAX movies
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Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East AveGreat place to see museum exhibits, play, and watch IMAX movies
Shopping
Park Avenue
Shopping and dining
Parkleigh
215 Park AveGreat place to pick up unique souvenirs
Craft Company No. 6
785 University AveGreat place for hand crafted souvenirs
Arena's Inc.
260 East AveFlorals, gifts, and furniture
Peppermint
145 Culver RdOne-of-a-kind clothing and accessories
Pair-A-Dice Games, LLC
274 North Goodman StreetGames
Mythic Treasures
727 E Main StNew age store
Outlandish Videos & Gifts
274 N Goodman StAdult gift shop - videos and sexy gifts
Everything Else
Outdoor public market open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - times vary
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Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public MarketOutdoor public market open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - times vary
Hart's Local Grocers
Grocer
Cardtronics ATM
655 University AveATM inside convenience store
Open Sky Yoga Center
5 Arnold ParkYoga studio
Atman Yoga Studio
34 Elton StYoga studio
Siddha Yoga Meditation Center
274 N Goodman StYoga
Get Caked Bakery Inc
274 N Goodman StDesserts
The Nitty Gritty Hair and Waxing Parlor
274 N Goodman StHair salon
Wosa's Of New York
274 N Goodman StHair salon specializing in ethnic hair products and styles
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage
302 N Goodman StMassage school with discounted massages
Rochester Community Acupuncture
132 N Goodman StAcupuncture
High Falls
4 Commercial StLook-out point
Cinema Theater
957 S Clinton AveMovie theater