Timeline
14:00
Stand by the railing and watch the 96-foot Genesee River waterfall crash into the gorge. This is the historic heart of Rochester that first attracted settlers.
14:45
Walk five minutes to Tapas 177 for a late lunch. Order shareable appetizers and a martini to relax after the walk. The vibe is designed for unwinding.
15:45
Stroll up Park Avenue to browse the trendy shops in the historic district. Note that things close relatively early, so you have a limited window to shop.
Local tip
Park Avenue shops close early, so make sure you finish your browsing before they shut. Tapas 177 is open until 11 PM on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to linger.
Check before you go
- Tapas 177 is open Mon-Sat from 4:30 PM to 11 PM (bar until 2 AM).
- Park Avenue shops close relatively early; check individual store hours as they vary.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rochester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).