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.
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.
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.
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
It was wonderful
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
3-bedroom Beach House in Beautiful Charlotte near Beach with AC/Heat and Wi-Fi
Clean and well kept
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
One of the receptionists was cool, but the hotel is literally a mess. They say the rooms are non-smoking, yet the first room I got reeked of Marlboro cigarettes — it was like a literal hotbox of smoke. Then the second room I got, because I refused to stay in the first one, was a complete mess. The ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
The facility looks new from the outside, bed comfortable but carpet dirty, cribs on the floor definitely housekeeping did not vacuum. Requested a blanket we were given a fitted sheet that we had to pick up the front desk as only 1 person is working. Breakfast ok. Music blasting on the floor we stayed ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Overall, I think our visit went extremely well. The staff was helpful and when the coffee pot went out in the room it was replaced quickly. I did feel that the prices of the restaurant, bar, and other facilities were extremely high. Could have used a microwave in the room.
Reviewed on 12 May 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 Lake Ontario.
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 Seabreeze Amusement Park and Lake Ontario.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Genesee River.
