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Visiting Rochester, NY


From family-friendly activities to professional sports, museums and galleries, Rochester has something for everyone. Enjoy the scenic Erie Canal, Genesee River and Lake Ontario. Don't miss the Strong National Museum of Play (America's second-largest children's museum) or the International Museum of Photography. Be sure to sample one of Rochester's famous ‘white hots’, Rochester's version of the hotdog! And don't miss the nearby Finger Lakes region, with its wine trails and gorges.

Traveller Advice on Rochester

48 Hotels & Accommodations

16 Things to Do

849 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
45°F 7°C
31°F 0°C
2 in 5 cm
Dec
35°F 1°C
22°F -5°C
2 in 6 cm
Jan
28°F -2°C
15°F -9°C
3 in 7 cm
Feb
33°F 0°C
17°F -8°C
2 in 4 cm
Mar
38°F 3°C
23°F -5°C
3 in 7 cm
Apr
53°F 11°C
34°F 1°C
2 in 5 cm
Extended Forecast
Wednesday
25 Nov
Hi:
54°F 12°C
Lo:
43°F 6°C
Thursday
26 Nov
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Friday
27 Nov
Hi:
45°F 7°C
Lo:
32°F 0°C

Reviews you can trust

Rochester Plaza Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Stony Brook, NY
23 Nov 2009

The night front person (Robin Depoty) was exceptional with the service she gave me and my partner. We had a couple of minor problems, not hotel related, but personal. She directed us to a great eatery...more

Papa Joe's Italian Eatery

5 of 5 stars
rochester, ny
22 Nov 2009

Always delicious. Extensive menu, large portions, friendly and efficient service. The only downfall is no lounge area and limited space only at entrance to wait for your table. Still worth it. more

Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside

17 Nov 2009

From the moment that we checked in the entire staff of the hotel seemed to go our of there way in helping us with all of our needs, from the check in staff to the restaureant staff to the leaning...more

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