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 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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in East Avenue
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - DoubleTree by Hilton
Clean and well maintained, large parking lot. The lobby was very loud on a Saturday night but the room was quiet. Overall a beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 5 May 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
Our room still looked under construction!!! The shower leaked onto floor and when discovering how found mildew….. the floor of the room turned our socks or feet black from the dirty floor. Lose wires in the wall. Checked out a day early due to conditions of room and hotel. Was told I could not get ...
Reviewed on 4 May 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
There are no amenities, not very welcoming environment, very run down, sad feeling, rooms are not well maintained and towels not available unless asked for. I don’t recommend this hotel to anyone!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
The staff was very nice and helpful. Very friendly people. The outlets in my room didn’t work, except by the sink and by the bed. The outlet in those lamps did not work at all. Also, the microwave in the coffee maker were not plugged in when I looked to see if there was an outlet near them now that ...
Reviewed on 6 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.
