This is a historic district in Rochester, NY, that spans about 30 sites total. It is well preserved…read morewith a Visitor Center if you would want more information. However, when I visited the center was locked up tight. This site sits on the Genesee River and has some amazing vantage points of High Falls. This is the site of where there was once a hydroelectric power plant completed in 1815. Many of the buildings have been reused and are still in use today. Others are shells of their former self that lend to the aesthetic of the area. Walking tours are available, there are many informational plaques around the area that you could do it yourself. This is also where you will find entrance to the Pont De Rennes Bridge and a short walk from the Kodak Tower.

In a part of Rochester that I would call "up and coming," this artwork is on the traffic island at…read morethe intersection of Lake Avenue and Route 104. It's hard to miss. Three painted steel arches joined at the peak, connected by cables. It was built in 2006 and incorporates solutions to engineering challenges as part of its aesthetic: the structural beauty of tension and compression. It is 36 feet tall. Maplewood Arch is by artist Dejan Pejovic and it has a small copper plaque at its base that is very hard to read. I believe some of it says, "This gateway protector which includes this sculpture and the welcoming sign at the eastern end to our community is the product of a generous spirit of support among neighbors who, in concert with local businesses, city and state governmental agencies and many private individuals have created symbols of pride which will enhance the Maplewood landscapes for all to enjoy." It lists the names and titles of some public officials and several local businesses. [Review 1405 of 2024 - 409 in New York - 22428 overall]

A quaint, sleepy, picturesque village on Rt 31 and the Erie Canal. They offer free docking,…read morecamping, showers and bathrooms to canal travelers. There's a park filled with trails, a hidden waterfall, a pond and facilities for picnics. The Public Square is historic and offers food establishments, professional offices, a bank, a library and more.

According to my friend Howard, Holley is a speed trap. A charming one at that. As always, these…read moresleepy hamlets take their speed limits seriously. Be very careful & mindful of your speed when travelling through Holley; you WILL get a ticket. Other than that, it's a charming little burg just outside of Brockport.

To know Rochester, NY is to love Rochester, NY. Given that I spend my working days writing love…read morenotes to businesses around our fair city, I thought forced quarantine would be a nice time to reflect and share with the community how lucky I feel to live here every day. Will I be able to accurately and succinctly encapsulate my feelings? No clue. But I DO know that being unable to experience the full breadth of Rochester's panache has left me with some thoughts on what makes us, us. I love the way Rochester ticks. I love the feeling of a perfectly imperfect Rochester day. Stopping by the market on a sunny Saturday to ravage a Flour City Bread pastry. A run around Cobbs Hill Reservoir that's just an excuse to admire the city's dogs for an hour. Swearing at people in the East Ave Wegmans parking lot. Coffee and chats at Ugly Duck or Fuego. Mimosas at Roam. Board games at Starry Nites. A show at Blackfriars. Selfies with South Wedge murals. Accidentally drunk at Swan Dive. $5 movie Monday at The Little (and chilly walks through that little Little alleyway.) A zip trip out to Chili to see my parents and grab noms from Leaf & Bean. And, of course, staring out at the Genesee River from the brewhouse roof, wondering how many more days there are until Kolsch season. I have a million more examples that I'll spare you for now, and instead invite you to think about your best, most *Rochester* day. What did it feel like? Did it smell like lilacs? Or hops? Or coffee beans? Or Parcel 5? Maybe, but also maybe not. The building blocks of my best Rochester days always have and always will stem from the community I've shared them with. The thing that gives Rochester its special tang is it's access to whatever community of people you might be looking for or needing at any moment. For me, it's been the ROC theatre community, social media and marketing communities, my family and friends, and, of course, the generous and supportive Yelp community that I've come to love so deeply. Wherever community lays for you, I know you must be missing it hard right now. I am right there with you, and while I am no longer counting the days to Kolsch season (IT IS HERE, Y'ALL), I am counting the days until I can see Rochester in its full glory again: filled with various communities of people doing the best they can to make a meaningful life in our small NY oasis. I see you and I love you and I hear you, and I take comfort in the fact that we're all in this together. (As for 30 Church Street, the building for which this Yelp page is associated, ALSO five stars! The kindest security guards, stunning architecture, and convenient parking in the Sister Cities garage across the street. BOOM.)

There's a lot of history with in Rochester. Some of the countries most successful companies were…read morefounded here. And a long with that were the many people who came from other lands to make Rochester their home. Here's a mural that was painted a few years ago on the corner of Lyell and State.

Churchville is a relatively quiet village and community just outside Rochester, NY. It's best…read moredescribed as a "Village" that is about five miles past the last suburban developments. It is largely a bedroom community with workers commuting into and around Rochester for work. Due to its location, on the west side of Rochester, and easy access to the interstate, some residents commute to Buffalo. While housing is relatively cheap and varied (from apartments and townhomes to new and older single family homes), home sizes and prices can vary significantly. The village is embedded within the Town of Riga. Taxes are generally lower than the rest of Monroe County due to the Town having no property tax (a product of Riga being the host community for a landfill). Sidewalks are plentiful within the village, and the village center is condensed and contains a small variety of restaurants, cafes, banks, etc. Favorably, there are little to no vacancies in the village business district (though, there is no demand for additional space). One of the village's best assets is the Churchville County Park, which lies at the northwest boundary of the village. This park straddles the Black Creek (offering fishing, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities) and has various athletic fields, shelters, and a 27 hole golf course, among other typical park amenities. Churchville may be one of the best places in the region to raise a family. It is also nearly perfect for a person wanting to live in a quiet safe neighborly community. It is not, however, a great place if access to restaurants, nightlife, and/or shopping are important. And while commuting (for most residents) may be considerably shorter than other places within the U.S., it's on the lengthier side for commuters in the greater Rochester area.

I know very little anout the town of Greece or the business that is done inside this building. I do…read moreknow and love their playground! A family comes to this playground a decent amount. It has a splash park that's open in the summer. A nice little pond to walk around and a turf playground. The play ground is pretty durable and can be used by most sizes and abilities. It's a great place to come whenever you're in the area.

This is one of Rochester's hidden gems! The hidden sidewalk is beautiful walk through the homes by…read morethe lake! The view is breath taking. Who even knew it was here? Every home is just as beautiful as the next and their gardens and lawns are kept up nicely and their decks are over the water for the perfect view of the lake

Liberty Pole is an ever changing Rochester landmark and piece of public art. I was just doing some…read morereading about the Liberty Pole on the Landmark Society's website and didn't know it was built by the same guy who did the mushroom house in Perinton: https://www.landmarksociety.org/liberty-pole/ This is a great meeting spot for the city in a central location, flanked by gorgeous and historical buildings. Watching this part of town develop over time has been and will continue to be something to behold. Stop by if you're visiting!

Liberty Pole Plaza is a downtown feature that holds holiday memories for many Rochestarians. During…read morethe holiday season, the Liberty Pole twinkles at an annual "tree-lighting" ceremony. In the warmer months, the plaza is a great spot to sit and enjoy lunch from a nearby vendor during the workday. Liberty Pole Plaza is also the home to concerts and other gatherings. After the war, poles were erected in communities to commemorate those struggles and celebrate patriotic pride. Rochester's first Liberty Pole was built on this same spot in 1846. When it was destroyed in a storm, the new one went up in 1860, standing proudly at 102 feet tall with a large wooden ball and weather vane.

Home town of the Pen Fields Five. Oh wait…read more If you ever come up on a field full of pens you may be here. It's a really nice rural butt suburban area to the east of Rochester. I meant to say "but" but my phone decided it prefers the word "butt." It takes after Daddy. Really though, Penfield is one of my favorite parts of the region. And one of my favorite people in the region looks here. I meant to say "lives" but "looks" is accurate too. Hottie. Actually two of them. One of them is a Yelper. Hi bae. There aren't too many good food options around here. For that you should go down to Henrietta. But there are lots of cute girls and a really good YMCA. And some nice Farms. But not Funny Farms. Just because I grew up on one doesn't mean I go looking for them.