Charlotte Travel Guide
Rochester
Popular places to visit
Ontario Beach Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ontario Beach Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rochester.
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Rochester with a trip to Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Strong
Even the most museum-hating children may not want to leave this enormous complex, featuring an arcade, a butterfly museum and a toy hall of fame.
Highland Park
Full of interesting plants as well as numerous memorials and architectural features, this Olmsted-designed arboretum is one of Rochester’s most-photographed areas.
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Fossils, a climbing wall, a planetarium and more fill this extensive museum, which is especially renowned for its kid-friendly Inventor Center.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in Charlotte
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
First, be warned: THERE IS NO ELEVATOR IN THIS HOTEL, and the stairs are steep. Also, a room for two is actually set up for one person: one desk chair (and a small square rolling ottoman that tips). Someone sitting at the desk blocks the other occupant from getting through. And the hotel supplies ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Not the room I reserved an we were told the pool was open 10pm when in fact the pool was not in use
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Feels dated. Needs new carpeting throughout. Room curtain was broken. Pool and jacuzzi were closed. Staff was friendly however.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
Not good this time
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Studio 6 Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
I didn't like the property at all because they didn't have a room for me and several others even though we had reservations. Beware of this place.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
This hotel looks a little bit like it's from an old horror movie. Very long dark hallways. We entered into our room and there were splatters of something running down the wall, some sort of white stains all over the bag the blow dryer was in, the bottoms if the doors were all splintered and I could ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charlotte
West Irondequoit
If you're spending some time in West Irondequoit, Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
Irondequoit
While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.
Maplewood
If you're spending some time in Maplewood, Kodak Center for Performing Arts and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
Sea Breeze
While visiting Sea Breeze, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.
East Irondequoit
While visiting East Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Genesee River.
