East Avenue Travel Guide
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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
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Rochester
Top hotels in East Avenue
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - DoubleTree by Hilton
My two-night stay was excellent. I appreciated the text message check in from the front desk asking how my stay has been and if I needed anything to make my stay better. My room was clean, the only thing that was a little inconvenient was the fact that my microwave was unplugged and I had to uncomfortably ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown
Great location. Close to the strong museum if you are planing to visit there.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Good
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
Overall it was okay for our one-night stay. The two different people we saw at the front desk were both on the phone taking personal calls for extended periods of time and seemed like they could not be bothered. Check-in is regularly 3pm and a room was not ready until 2:45, even with paying an early ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Great stay! Cozy and cute
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Building looked fairly new and fro mint desk service was quick and friendly. However, breakfast and coffee dispenser was a little to be desired based on our frequent stays in other places. Overall, it was mostly a pleasurable stay with a few suggestions to make it better.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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.
Neighborhood of the Arts
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Neighborhood of the Arts. You might want to make time for a stop at Main Street Armory or Rochester Auditorium Theater.
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.
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.
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.
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.
