Local guide
Things to do near Charlotte, Rochester NY
Our picks for beaches, parks, museums and places to eat near Ca’n Pearson, the same list we share with our guests. Drive times are approximate, from the house.
Lakefront & outdoors
Turning Point Park
3 min260 Boxart St
Wooded trails, a waterfall and a boardwalk over the Genesee River, great for a morning walk or bike ride.
Ontario Beach Park
5 min50 Beach Ave
Rochester’s Lake Ontario beach, with swimming, boating, rentable shelters and a carousel that is over a century old.
Seneca Park Zoo
10 min2222 St Paul St
Keeper chats and animal feedings make this an easy half-day with kids.
Irondequoit Bay
14 minRight on the water, with summer favorites like Pelican’s Nest, Schooners and Ollie’s.
Museums
The Strong National Museum of Play
15 min1 Manhattan Square Dr
Nearly 150,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits for every age.
George Eastman Museum
18 min900 East Ave
World-class photography and film collections in the Eastman estate.
Breakfast & diners
Karin’s Lakeside Haven Family Restaurant
3212 Lake Ave
A neighborhood diner where you feel like you are eating with family.
Peppermill Restaurant
1776 Dewey Ave
American comfort food and all-day breakfast.
Parkway Family Restaurant
697 Ling Rd
Breakfast, lunch and dinner for over 40 years.
Wise Guys Diner
2811 Dewey Ave
A friendly diner that also caters private events.
Lunch, dinner & drinks
Hose 22 Firehouse Grill
56 Stutson St
American grill in a restored 1916 firehouse, pouring local beer and wine.
Mr. Dominic’s at the Lake
4699 Lake Ave
Italian with patio views of the lake and the Port of Rochester.
Pelican’s Nest Waterfront Restaurant
566 River St
Casual American food on a lively riverside patio.
Windjammers
4695 Lake Ave
Family-owned sports bar known for creative wing flavors.
Romig’s Tavern
18 Bennington Dr
A neighborhood bar about two minutes away with games, sports and great food.
Murph’s Irondequoit Pub
155 Pattonwood Dr
Irondequoit’s favorite neighborhood pub and live music venue.
Groceries & essentials
Wegmans
12 min525 Titus Ave
You are in the city of Wegmans: the family-owned grocery chain started here in Rochester.
ALDI
12–15 min2194 Hudson Ave
Quick, budget-friendly grocery runs.
Aman’s Farm & Market
13 min2458 East Ridge Rd
Local produce and farm goods.
Walgreens
4 min101 Pattonwood Dr
The closest pharmacy.
Day trips & seasons
Finger Lakes wineries
About 1 hrDozens of wineries and lakeside towns for a summer or fall day trip.
Bristol Mountain & Swain
The area’s ski resorts for winter weekends.
Greece Ridge & Eastview malls
10–35 minShopping and chain restaurants along Ridge Rd, or a bigger trip to Eastview in Victor.
Where to stay
Stay minutes from it all at Ca’n Pearson
A modern 3-bedroom home in Charlotte that sleeps six, for weekend getaways or monthly stays.

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