Charlotte Travel Guide
Rochester
Popular places to visit
Ontario Beach Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ontario Beach Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rochester.
Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Rochester with a trip to Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Strong
Even the most museum-hating children may not want to leave this enormous complex, featuring an arcade, a butterfly museum and a toy hall of fame.
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Fossils, a climbing wall, a planetarium and more fill this extensive museum, which is especially renowned for its kid-friendly Inventor Center.
Highland Park
Full of interesting plants as well as numerous memorials and architectural features, this Olmsted-designed arboretum is one of Rochester’s most-photographed areas.
Top hotels in Charlotte
Beautiful Lake home, Private Beach with a 5-minute walk to the Public Beach Area
Good spot.
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
3-Bedroom Private Home with Game Room, Fully Fenced, Near Lake Ontario Shoreline
Very clean, comfortable, relaxing. Very quiet, convenient neighborhood. Would definitely use again.
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The staff was very courteous. Hotel and room were clean. The room had a few minor issues but even so we plan to stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Great stay. Room clean, especially liked the bathroom...very classy!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Great
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charlotte
West Irondequoit
If you're spending some time in West Irondequoit, Seneca Park Zoo and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
Irondequoit
While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park.
Maplewood
If you're spending some time in Maplewood, Kodak Center for Performing Arts and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
Sea Breeze
While visiting Sea Breeze, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.
East Irondequoit
While visiting East Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Irondeqouit Bay State Marine Park and Seabreeze Amusement Park.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.
