Welcome to Rochester, New York! Welcome To Rochester!
We are excited for the 2019 NFPA Convention and want welcome you to Rochester, NY and the surrounding Finger Lakes region! We hope the following provides useful information to you during your stay! - Discover Rochester, NY: check out the Visit Rochester website. PLANNING AND - Weather: in our region October can be as warm as 75°F and as PACKING cool as 40°F so layers are key! - Sunglasses, umbrellas, and a light jacket are a must this time of year! Traveling To Rochester
By:
Plane - RochesterAirport.org is your one stop site for Rochester NY flight information, airport parking, car rentals, and terminal maps.
Train - Amtrak Train
Car - local taxi. car rental, Uber/Lift
RTS Bus Service Getting To Your Hotel
Airport Taxi – (585) 957-2470
Rochester Taxi – (585) 957-2470
Uber – download the app
Lyft – download the app
RTS Bus (see next slide) Rochester Transit System (RTS) Trip Planner
Use the trip planner to plan your trips around Rochester.
RTS has a bus that will take you from the airport to the Hyatt. The Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Onsite: Visit Starbucks, The Street Craft Kitchen and Bar, Center City Terrace and Lounge. Take a step back in time and take in the decor while dining at Morton’s The Steakhouse*! With advance notice Morton’s chef can prepare specialty gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options for you to enjoy! (*dress at Morton’s is business casual) FYI:
Pharmacy/Convenience Stores/Groceries and more:
● Wegmans: East Avenue-Wegmans delivers via DoorDash ● Rite Aid: 565 Monroe Avenue ● Walgreens: 792 W Main Street ● Metro Mini Mart: 318 E Main Street ● Quick Mini Mart: 117 N Clinton Avenue
GrubHub is a website/app that will deliver food to your hotel lobby
Wine and Liquor – Pinnacle Liquor Within walking distance (or short bus/car ride)
Rochester Auto Museum – across Main Street from the Hyatt (by appointment only)
Strong National Museum of Play – the ultimate play destination for all ages!
Geva Theatre – National level theatre and programs
The Little Theatre – indie and foreign films
City, County, Supreme, and Federal Buildings
Genesee Bridges
Genesee Brew House
Bar Bantam – right around the corner with coffee and meals Food and Fun
Crush Wine Tours – schedule pickup from the Hyatt Regency here
Radio Social – Bowling with cocktails and apps
Nick Tahou Hots – famous for its garbage plates
Fifth Frame Brewing Co. (Brewery with coffee, craft beer, and food) – 155 St Paul Street
Malls
● Eastview Mall ● Marketplace Mall Short ride by bus or car
National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Mount Hope Cemetery – visit Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass’ grave, among many other famous Rochesterians
Rochester Museum and Science Center – hands-on exhibits and planetarium shows
Memorial Art Gallery
Erie Canal – Sam Patch boat tour
George Eastman Museum Coffee within walking distance
Bar Bantam – 1 South Clinton Avenue
Starbucks – located in the first floor of the Hyatt
Dunkin’ – 111 East Avenue Suite 121 or 89 State Street
Glen Edith – 23 Somerton Street or 44 Elton Street
Fuego – 1 Woodbury Boulevard
Java’s – 16 Gibbs Street Safety
Like any city, it’s best to travel in numbers
NFPA suggests you don’t wear your badge outside of convention Welcome to Rochester and we hope you enjoy your visit!