The fastest way to understand Rochester is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
High Falls
A 96-foot waterfall in the heart of downtown, lit up at night.
Park Avenue
A walkable strip of Victorian homes, cafes and boutique shops.
South Wedge
A revitalized arts district with indie restaurants and galleries.
Corn Hill
Rochester's oldest neighborhood, full of preserved 19th-century homes.
East End
The downtown entertainment district with theaters and nightlife.
Neighborhood of the Arts
Home to the Memorial Art Gallery and creative studio spaces.
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