Location: Rochester
New York (NY), United States
Country: United States
State: New York
County: Monroe
Founded: 1788
Incorporated as a Village: March 21, 1817 (as Rochesterville)
Incorporated as a City: April 28, 1834
Government• Type: Mayor-Council
• Mayor: Lovely Warren (D)
• City Council: Members' List
At-Large Members
• Carolee A. Conklin (D)
• Dana K. Miller (D) VP
• Jacklyn Ortiz (D)
• Matt Haag (D)
• Loretta C. Scott (D) President
Northeast District:
•Michael A. Patterson (D)
East District:
• Elaine G. Spaull (D)
South District:
• Adam McFadden (D)
Northwest District:
• Carla M. Palumbo (D)
Area• City: 37.14 sq mi (59.77 km)
• Land: 35.78 sq mi (57.61 km)
• Water: 1.36 sq mi (2.18 km) 3.6%
Elevation: 505 ft (154 m)
Population (2010)• City: 210,565
• Estimate (2016): 208,880
• Density: 5,884.99/sq mi (3,522.91/km)
• Urban: 720,572 (US: 60th)
• Metro: 1,082,284 (US: 51st)
Demonym(s): Rochesterian
Time zone: EST (UTC−5)
• Summer (DST): EDT (UTC−4)
ZIP Code: 146xx (14604=downtown)
Area code: 585
FIPS code: 36-63000
GNIS feature ID: 0962684
Website: www.cityofrochester.gov
Top Things to do in Rochester
What to do and see in Rochester, New York (NY): The Best Architectural Buildings
August 11, 2021 Nicolette Lion
From family-friendly activities to professional sports teams, museums and galleries, Rochester has something for everyone. Enjoy the scenic Erie Canal, Genesee River and Lake Ontario. Don't miss the Strong National Museum of Play (America's second-largest children's museum) or the International Museum of Photography. Be sure to sample one of Rochester's famous "white hots," Rochester's version of the hotdog! And don't miss the nearby Finger Lakes region with its wine trails and gorges.
Restaurants in Rochester
1. City Hall
2. Saint Michael's Church
869 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14605-1114 +1 585-325-4040 http://www.sfxcrochester.org
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
3. Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
115 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14604-1817 +1 585-428-7300 http://www3.libraryweb.org/
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
4. Times Square Building
45 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14614-2005 +1 585-232-6568
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. The Academy building
13 Fitzhugh St S, Rochester, NY 14614-1422 http://www.theacademybuilding.com
6. The Powers Building
16 W Main St, Rochester, NY 14614-1602 +1 585-454-4840 http://www.powersbuilding.com
7. Warner Castle
5 Castle Park Highland Park, Rochester, NY 14620-2711 +1 585-473-5130 http://www.rcgc.org/about-warner-castle
