Timeline
14:00
Grab a coffee or light meal at ROAM Cafe. It is a cozy spot on Park Avenue, perfect for settling in before your walk.
14:45
Walk to The Gate House nearby. Even if you are full, it is worth noting this upscale burger and pizza spot in Village Gate Square for its creative local ingredients.
15:15
Head to High Falls. The 96-foot waterfall is the reason settlers came to Rochester. Viewing is best from the banks here.
Local tip
Park Avenue closes relatively early, so this late afternoon plan lets you enjoy the shops and cafes before they shut. The walk from Park Avenue to High Falls takes about 30 minutes, so pace yourself.
Check before you go
- ROAM Cafe is open Mo-Sa 11:30-23:00 and Su 10:30-22:00.
- The Gate House is open Tu-Thu 11:30AM-9PM, Fri 11:30AM-10PM, Sat 11AM-10PM, and Sun 11AM-9PM.
- High Falls is a public viewpoint accessible at any time, but checking the weather is wise for the walk.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rochester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).