East Avenue Travel Guide
Rochester
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Popular places to visit
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.
George Eastman Museum
Once owned by the founder of Kodak, this opulent mansion features a huge collection of early photography equipment, interesting architecture and beautiful gardens.
Memorial Art Gallery
From Ancient Egypt to Jackson Pollock and beyond, this sizable university museum brings works of art from the last 5,000 years to downtown Rochester.
Asbury First United Methodist Church
With a long history and a beautiful American gothic style, this Rochester church is one of the most important and welcoming congregations in the area.
University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in East Avenue
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - DoubleTree by Hilton
Staff great. Room lovely and spacious. Overall good. Couch a little hard/uncomfortable. Hard to keep water in shower and off floor of bathroom but when we asked for extra towels they brought plenty. I’d go back.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown
Staff were courteous and helpful across the board. Our room was clean, beds were comfortable. Would definitely return
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Everything was amazing. I just had very noisy neighbors and after driving from NC to NY all I wanted was quiet and sleep
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The room is what we expected loved the bathroom And the room Was clean and the service was exceptional
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
It looks like a hotel that was high end way back in the day, but its strughling to hang on. I had to get my own hand soap etc.at the front desk. I booked 2 queen beds but was put in a king room. Bed was clean and comfortable though. Im glad my teenager was ok to share. Only one elevator was working ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Parking was safe and easy. Breakfast was delicious, but it was hard to really get enjoy the atmosphere because it was freezing cold in the lobby/lounge area where the bar and restaurant are located. Many guests complained and we were told that it was because of the dampness outside and then we were ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Avenue
Park Avenue Historic District
While Park Avenue Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper Monroe
While Upper Monroe isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cobbs Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Cobbs Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum.
Monroe Village
Monroe Village might not have many top sights, but Strong and Rochester Museum and Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Winton Village
North Winton Village might not have many top sights, but George Eastman Museum and Park Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Marketview Heights
When in Marketview Heights, you can plan a visit to Main Street Armory and Rochester Auditorium Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
