East Avenue Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
Our pick of the best East Avenue Hotel Deals
The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - DoubleTree by Hilton
Construction die. Stairs but room was amazing and bed was super confortable
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown
The room was clean, staffs were nice, but bathroom was not great because one of bath towels and bath mat had some hair, body soap bottle was not refilled.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Everyone from the front desk all the way down to the cleaning services was amazing. I enjoyed the bar. The bartender was very personable and had an amazing personality and massage was done by Anna. She did an excellent job. Best massage in my life. And everyone seen genuinely happy to work there. ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Great stay. Room clean, especially liked the bathroom...very classy!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
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Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Staff was amazing and friendly. Room needed work as the light over the sink didn't work and the toilet seat was the wrong size for the toilet, miscellaneous things. Otherwise a great location and a good, comfortable, quiet stay.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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.
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 Memorial Art Gallery or Main Street Armory.
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.
