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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 min

    260 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 min

    50 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 min

    2222 St Paul St

    Keeper chats and animal feedings make this an easy half-day with kids.

  • Irondequoit Bay

    14 min

    Right on the water, with summer favorites like Pelican’s Nest, Schooners and Ollie’s.

Museums

  • The Strong National Museum of Play

    15 min

    1 Manhattan Square Dr

    Nearly 150,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits for every age.

  • George Eastman Museum

    18 min

    900 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 min

    525 Titus Ave

    You are in the city of Wegmans: the family-owned grocery chain started here in Rochester.

  • ALDI

    12–15 min

    2194 Hudson Ave

    Quick, budget-friendly grocery runs.

  • Aman’s Farm & Market

    13 min

    2458 East Ridge Rd

    Local produce and farm goods.

  • Walgreens

    4 min

    101 Pattonwood Dr

    The closest pharmacy.

Day trips & seasons

  • Finger Lakes wineries

    About 1 hr

    Dozens 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 min

    Shopping 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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