The City of Rochester
In 2010, USA Today named Rochester one of the the top-ten college towns among mid-sized metropolitan areas. In 2007, the city of Rochester was named one of the top ten most livable cities in America by the Places Ranked Almanac in their 25th anniversary edition. Rochester placed sixth on the list, which evaluates several criteria in making its selections: local economy, recreation, housing, education, health care, transportation, ambiance, crime, and climate.
| Driving Distances to Rochester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 390 miles | 6 hrs 15 min |
| Chicago | 600 miles | 9 hrs 45 min |
| Cleveland | 260 miles | 4 hrs 10 min |
| New York City | 330 miles | 5 hrs 35 min |
| Philadelphia | 340 miles | 5 hrs 30 min |
| Toronto | 170 miles | 3 hrs |
| Washington, DC | 400 miles | 7 hrs |
Snow is certainly a fact of life here; Rochester averages about 93 inches on snow a year. Winter sports enthusiasts can try their hand at cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing at Bristol Mountain, even curling. There are also plenty of places to escape from the winter weather: take shelter in the city's coffee shops, restaurants, book stores, movie theaters, and museums. For music lovers, Rochester is home to a surprising number of concert venues for a medium-sized city, from grand theaters to a thriving club scene.
Once the snow melts, Rochesterians head out to the city's parks and area lakes for some well-earned spring time recreation. Located on the historic Erie Canal and the Genesee River, and just five miles south of Lake Ontario, Rochester offers plenty of sailing, canoeing, and hiking opportunities.
During the spring and summer months, Rochester's neighborhoods come alive with festivals and arts fairs, including the Lilac Festival in Highland Park, the Park Avenue Festival, the Corn Hill Arts Festival, and the Clothesline Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery.
Rochester has professional baseball (Red Wings), hockey (Amerks), and soccer (Rhinos) teams. And did we mention—there's a waterfall in the heart of downtown. Regional Transit Service buses, the University shuttle bus, and the UR Special all serve the campus, making the City of Rochester—and all it has to offer—available for students to explore.
Greater Rochester Visitors Association
Includes detailed descriptions, maps, directions, and streaming videos of the Rochester area's experiences. Whether you're in the mood for museum hopping or antique shopping, cultural pleasures or sporting adventures, scenic cruising or bargain choosing, history, mystery, artistry...when you visit Rochester you'll discover an exceptional place to indulge all your senses!
Democrat & Chronicle
Daily newspaper for the city of Rochester and the surrounding area contains local news, sports, weather, entertainment guides, and classified ads.
City Newspaper
Rochester's alternative news weekly offers coverage of local politics, film reviews, and guides and calendars for the local music and arts scene.
MyRochester
Your comprehensive Internet guide to food and entertainment for the Greater Rochester, NY area. You can browse restaurants, search for Clubs, Pubs, and Bars, find out what movies are playing around town and take a peek at the local events and happenings.
Yahoo! Rochester Web Directory
Rochester City Resources, Yellow Pages, New York UPI Headlines, Local Weather, Sports Scoreboard, Other Resources
Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
Information about cultural events—including exhibits, concerts, lectures, and dance--throughout the Rochester area (available by type, date, organization), as well as general information arts and cultural resources for the local community.
Rochester City Hall
Fun Stuff, Services/Programs, From the Mayor, City Search, About Rochester, Rochester Sights, Rochester Public Library
