The way to almost everyone’s heart is through his or her stomach, and there’s nowhere better to satisfy the desire for a favorite eat than downtown Rochester! Start off your dine-around with a happy hour, meander your way to a delectable main course, or finish the night at any of the evening hot spots. No matter the craving, downtown Rochester is the place for your next culinary experience!  Read More about Great dining!

Shop ‘til you drop (but not from walking!)! Within a 44-block district, discover quaint, trendy boutiques, hunt-and-find antiques, and everything in between. Find a tailor-made suit for a special occasion or that one-of-a-kind gift for an upcoming event; it all can be found in downtown Rochester!  Read More about Fun shopping!

We know events are one way to fill up your social calendar. Live like a local: attend community events—small or large—to get a real feel for downtown Rochester’s vibrant atmosphere every day of the year!  Read More about Lots to do!

Beautiful days in downtown Rochester are ahead! Take advantage by grabbing lunch from a neighboring restaurant, finding a seat, and enjoying the live music provided by local musicians performing either in Peace Plaza or at The Deck on 4th and Zumbro. Here is who you can see throughout the Sidewalk Sessions 2023 season!  Read More about Sidewalk Sessions line-up

If you're late for a very important date with an activity like Sidewalk Sessions, the Pop-Up Art Cart, Music at The Deck, or Games on the Go, have no fear! Grab-and-go or made to order, here are the to-go options from nearby downtown restaurants to save the day while you savor the fun.  Read More about To-go meals for summer

Summer is on its way; hip-hip-hooray! With the warmer weather season comes the start of Thursdays Downtown, the staple music, arts, and food festival in downtown Rochester. And there are so many bands—48 to be exact—that you can experience. See which ones are performing throughout the Thursdays Downtown season here.  Read More about Thursdays Downtown bands

There is always more to explore in downtown Rochester! It’s true. No matter your age or interests, we compiled a variety of ways to have fun and spend time downtown. Want to know the best part? Free parking exists if you enter and exit a City-owned ramp within an hour and after 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends. How will you spend your time in downtown? Here are the fun ways we found!  Read More about Fun ways to spend time downtown

Want to feel safer walking from point A to point B anywhere within the 44-block downtown district? Call our Clean and Safe Ambassadors for a safety escort, for which they will walk you to your destination!  Read More about Get a Safety Escort

Headed to an appointment or one of your favorite spots in downtown Rochester? Get around to dining, shopping, and so many more fun amenities than make up downtown Rochester’s exciting community. Find out all the parking details here.  Read More about Parking in downtown