Living in Rochester a Guide to the Flour City by Simon Business School Student Services
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living in rochester a guide to the flour city by simon business school student services 1 | simon rochester guide contents adventure ..................... 3 culture .......................... 6 entertainment ............. 8 health and saftey ..... 12 recreation .................... 15 restaurants ................. 17 shopping ........................ 23 transportation ........... 27 travel .............................. 29 2 | simon rochester guide adventure simon business school living in rochester guide 3 | simon rochester guide ADVENTURE Erie Canal RockVentures “New York’s world-renowned Erie Canal System. Flat, safe, and 1044 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.442.5462 open paths run along the canal side through parks and villages “With RockVentures, you can plan an entire day of fun as all ages for hikes and nature walks. The world-renowned Erie Canalway have a rockin’ good time with us and we are conveniently located Trail offers 450 miles of wonderful views along old towpaths of the near downtown hotels, museums, and shopping. We are the largest legendary waterway created to link Albany and Buffalo. With no ropes course center in North America, with courses that include Pi- motorized vehicles allowed, walkers, joggers, hikers, and cyclists rates Crossing, Giants Ladder, Leap of Faith, and Islands in the Sky. enjoy safe, easy traveling. We challenge our expert climbers with our routes that go up to 42 ft. The Erie Canal Heritage Trail, part of the longer Canalway Trail, RockVentures hosts a unique activity that will provide memories of covers 70 miles between Fairport and Lockport. A promenade-style a lifetime. We host birthday events, corporate team building events, section of this trail through the Corn Hill neighborhood of Roches- and establish the importance of relationship building in climbing. ter also features interpretive signage of canal history along with We promise adventure in a safe environment with our highly trained, benches for resting and docking for boats. (The promenade also friendly staff.” has one of the best views of the Rochester city skyline.) – visitRochester.com If you paddle in the other direction, you’ll find where the Erie Canal Genesee River flows into the Genesee River. “Gliding along the Genesee River toward Rochester in a canoe Today the Canal is a well-maintained recreational paradise rivaling or kayak brings a thrilling sight when the city’s skyline suddenly any canal in the world for beauty and ease of travel. springs into view and the pulse of an urban area mingles with the quiet lapping of oars dipping into the river. Within sight of the Along this historic waterway, paddlers will discover charming skyline, the river’s wildlife share the water. Egrets, herons, turtles, homes and private gardens, stretches of complete quiet and ducks, and more float peaceably near paddlers.” undeveloped vistas, birds, waterfowl, native wildlife, parks, and – visitRochester.com picturesque canal-side villages like Pittsford, Fairport, Spencerport, and Brockport. Each of these canal ports exudes its own special charm while providing helpful services and amenities for visitors traveling a water-filled ‘road.’ Kayak or canoe going through a lock is an experience you won’t forget. The locks are controlled by friendly lockmasters ready to answer questions or just chat as you float gently up or down inside the lock onto your next discovery.” – visitRochester.com 4 | simon rochester guide :: adventure Genesee Waterways Center Darien Lake Amusement Park 149 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14611 585.328.3960 9993 Allegheny Rd. “Genesee Waterways Center (GWC), headquartered in Genesee Darien Center, NY 14040 585.599.4641 Valley Park, is a not-for-profit organization that promotes canoeing, “From rides and attractions to concerts and shows, Darien Lake is kayaking, rowing and sculling on the many waterways of the Gen- an ideal destination for families looking to rediscover time together. esee Region. It offers recreational facilities and classes for all ages Our amusement park features 45 rides, a water park, 160-room and levels of ability, with 600 feet of accessible docks serving as an lodge, 57 cabins, and guest houses.” entry point to both waterways and trails. GWC also provides rentals – visitRochester.com of canoes and flat water kayaks and hosts a variety of community The Rochester Bicycling Club events throughout the year, including regattas, canoe, and kayak “The Rochester Bicycling Club is an excellent resource for rides - races, and a whitewater kayaking festival.” they schedule over 400 rides a year covering the greater Rochester – visitRochester.com area and the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York Letchworth State Park with a focus on fun, safety, and fitness.” 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile NY 14427 – visitRochester.com “White water rafting through “The Grand Canyon of the East” as the Genesee River gathers full force through magnificent Letchworth State Park.” –visitRochester.com Seabreeze (Amusement) Park 4600 Culver Rd., Rochester NY 14622 585.323.1900 “Seabreeze is the 4th oldest operating amusement park and the oldest family owned park in America. It’s pure fun with 65+ family attractions for everyone, from big-kid and adult thrill rides like the Whirlwind—one of only three spinning coasters of its type in the U.S.—to gentle kiddie-speed rides! Ride the thrilling “woody”: the Jack Rabbit—the oldest continuously operating wooden coaster in North America. Cool off with a splash on the Log Flume. Watch live shows. There’s liquid fun at the Waterpark - filled with tube slides, a wave pool, and kiddie area - overlooking Lake Ontario.” – visitRochester.com 5 | simon rochester guide :: adventure culture simon business school living in rochester guide 6 | simon rochester guide MUSEUMS Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum 70 Lighthouse St., Rochester, NY 14612 585.621.6179 282 Rush Scottsville Rd., Scottsville, NY 14546 585.533.1431 Hinchey Historical House & Park Greece Historical Society and Museum 634 Hinchey Rd., Rochester, NY 14624 585.464.9740 595 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14612 585.225.7221 Rochester Museum & Science Center Susan B. Anthony House 657 East Ave., Rochester NY 14607 585.271.4320 17 Madison St., Rochester, NY 14608 585.235.6124 Rochester Historical Society Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum Rundel Memorial Bldg. 1585 Calkins Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467 585.359.7042 115 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14604 585.428.8470 Fairport Historical Museum High Falls Museum 18 Perrin St., Fairport, NY 14450 585.223.3989 60 Browns Race #1, Rochester, NY 14614 585.325.2030 New York Museum of Transportation Strong National Museum of Play 6393 E River Rd., West Henrietta, NY 14586 585.533.1113 1 Manhattan Square Dr., Rochester, NY 14607 585.263.2700 Corning Museum of Glass Frederick Douglass Museum & Cultural Center 1 Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830 607.937.5371 550 Clarissa St., Rochester, NY 14608 585.328.3898 Genesee Country Village & Museum Museum of Kids Art 1410 Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511 585.538.6822 90 Webster Ave., Rochester, NY 14609 585.317.9191 George Eastman International Museum Rochester Medical Museum and Archives of Photography & Film 1441 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14610 585.922.1847 900 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.271.3361 ART GALLERIES Memorial Art Gallery Jembetat African Art Gallery 500 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.276.8900 645 Park Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.442.8960 Rochester Contemporary Art Center Mercer Gallery 137 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14604 585.461.2222 1000 E Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 585.292.2021 ARTISANworks Gallery R 565 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY 14610 585.288.7170 100 College Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.256.3312 Oxford Gallery Inc Rochester Artists Market and Antiques 267 Oxford St., Rochester, NY 14607 585.271.5885 632 Winton Rd. N., Rochester, NY 14609 585.370.0076 Image City Photography Gallery Craft Company No. 6 722 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.271.2540 785 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.473.3413 The Shoe Factory Art Co-op Galvin Davis Studio 250 Goodman St. N., Rochester, NY 14607 585.732.0036 339 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14604 585.770.0715 Axom Gallery & Exhibition Space Creator’s Hands 176 Anderson Ave. #2, Rochester, NY 14607 585.232.6030 155 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.235.8550 Bevier Gallery Nan Miller Gallery 73 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623 585.475.2646 3450 Winton Pl., Rochester, NY 14623 585.292.1430 7 | simon rochester guide :: culture entertainment simon business school living in rochester guide 8 | simon rochester guide MOVIES Cinema Theatre The Little Theatre 957 Clinton Ave. S., Rochester, NY 14620 585.271.1785 240 East Ave., #100, Rochester, NY 14604 585.258.0400 Cinemark Movies 10 Regal Henrietta Stadium 18 2609 W. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623 585.292.0303 525 Marketplace Dr., Rochester, NY 14623 585.424.5461 Dryden Theatre Pittsford Plaza Cinema 9 900 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 585.454.7635 3349 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 585.424.6220 MUSIC Eastman School of Music Rochester International Jazz Festival 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, NY 14604 585.274.1000 “The nine-day Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of Hochstein School of Music & Dance the nation’s largest and fastest growing music festivals, drawing 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester, NY 14614 585.454.4596 more than 195,000 fans from across the US and around the world last year. Hear more than 1200 artists from legendary Grammy - Rochester