Rochester: Practicalities
Greyhound drops off at Broad and Chestnut streets downtown. The Amtrak station, 320 Central Ave, is on the north side beyond the I-490 inner loop road; it's served by RTS buses (tel 716/654-0200). Rochester's visitor center is at 45 East Ave between Chestnut and Main (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm; tel 716/546-3070, ). Accommodation is somewhat expensive. Downtown choices include the excellent 428 Mt Vernon B&B (tel 716/271-0792; $100-130), at the entrance to lush Highland Park, with private baths in all rooms. Among budget options in the south of the city, near the I-90 Thruway, is the Red Roof Inn , 4820 W Henrietta Rd, off I-90 exit 46 (tel 716/359-1100; $50-75).Popular places to eat in the fairly lively downtown include Aladdin's Natural Eatery , 646 Monroe Ave (tel 716/442-5000), serving inexpensive Middle Eastern food, the pub-style Old Toad , 277 Alexander St (tel 716/232-2626), where British staff serve beer and cheap meals, and the restored Art Deco Highland Park Diner , 960 S Clinton Ave (tel 716/461-5040). Jine's Café , 658 Park Ave, is good value for breakfast (tel 716/461-1280) and if you want to sample a Garbage Plate, the local delicacy comprising a platter of just about anything that can be successfully deep fried, head over to Nick Tahou Hots at 320 Main St (tel 716/436-0184). Keep an eye out, too, for the local soft drink, Jolt, which tastes like a normal cola but packs a big wallop of caffeine.
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