Discover Downtown Rochester

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!

No matter your reason from a multitude of motivations (participating in dry January, expecting a little one, or being disinterested in drinking, to name a few), feel good knowing you can enjoy a night out without the alcohol. Allow the following downtown Rochester restaurants take care of your thirst for a non-alcoholic beverage with these refreshing mocktails!

Whether you enjoy it as a brunch cocktail or as a supposed cure after a party-hardy night, the bloody mary has been a staple on drink menus since the 1920's. This unusual concoction of tomato juice and alcohol, along with other add-ons, can be found on these downtown Rochester bar and restaurant menus!

Hosting a meeting or group get-together and need a catered lunch? Lucky for you, you can trust the downtown Rochester's restaurants with the following possibilities. Get a delicious dinner that you didn't have to prepare (other than the ordering!).

In August 2021, John McGivern and his film crew visited Rochester to record stories of what makes Rochester special. We spy many faces and places from downtown Rochester in this featured episode of John McGivern's Main Streets! Can you spot them all?

Downtown Rochester could stake its claim as a Margaritaville when there are so many varieties! So, find your lost shaker of salt and try these sweet, sour, fruity, and everything in between margaritas in downtown Rochester.

They are crispy, golden nuggets of deliciousness. Any idea as to what it could be? If you guessed tater tots, you are correct. Grab your buds and head to these downtown restaurants for some of the best spuds (i.e. tater tots)!

We're dropping names...literally! Eileen Fisher, Melissa & Doug, Joseph Ribkoff, Ralph Lauren, and Stella McCartney, just to name a few. No need for Santa (or you) to check the list twice when these name brands can all be found at these downtown businesses.

Welcome back, students! Summer may be over but the excitement of another year of studies and extracurriculars is upon you. When you need to put in the hard work to get the homework done, look to these outdoor spaces to provide a change of scenery for your study space.

No need to puzzle until your puzzler is sore. From traditional jigsaws to grammatical brain teasers, here are best places to find puzzles in downtown Rochester!