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Overnight in Rochester

Kodak. Xerox. Dinosaur Bar-b-que. Rochester has a rich history developing groundbreaking technology and in being just plain delicious. Let’s start with delicious.
People gather outside a historic brick building with motorcycles parked nearby; a neon BAR-B-QUE sign hangs over the entrance, and diners sit at outdoor tables under a covered patio—the perfect spot to savor a meal during your Rochester Overnight Itinerary.
Dinosaur

Dinosaur, less than ten minutes by Uber or Lyft from the Amtrak station, offers a menu with some delectable decisions to make. Options include the “Power Couple”—prime brisket and pork Memphis sliders on potato rolls; and brisket cheesesteak— chopped brisket, tangy onions, poblano peppers, original barbecue sauce and melted cheddar on a pressed long roll. Excuse me, waiter, more napkins please!

A large, elegant mansion with beige brick walls is surrounded by lush gardens filled with colorful flowers, green shrubs, and a brick walkway on a sunny day—an idyllic stop for your Rochester Overnight Itinerary.
George Eastman Museum

Also a less-than-ten-minute ride share from Rochester Station, the George Eastman Museum is housed in the estate of George Eastman, the late founder of Kodak. The museum dates to 1947 and houses some 400,000 photographs, 28,000 motion pictures and millions of cinematic objects, including scripts and musical scores.

A wooden flight board holds five small glasses of beer, each a different color. A tasting notes card and a glass of water are nearby on the reddish-brown tabletop in a casual restaurant setting—a perfect stop on your Rochester Overnight Itinerary.
The Genesee Brewing Company

Beer anyone? The Genesee Brewing Company, one of the largest and oldest continuously operating breweries in the US, welcomes visitors for tours, tastings, a bar and restaurant.

A modern glass and brick arena sits at a busy city intersection with cars and traffic lights—a must-see stop on any Rochester overnight itinerary. The building is labeled Blue Cross Arena near the top, set against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial

After sipping and noshing, head over to the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, which hosts a range of events, including the Stars on Ice 2026 Tour May 5, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton May 8 and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live June 20-21.

Wide view of a baseball stadium with green grass, infield dirt, and partially filled stands under a blue sky. City buildings are visible in the background beyond the outfield—an ideal stop for any Rochester Overnight Itinerary.
ESL Ballpark

Rochester also has its very own “Field Of Dreams.” ESL Ballpark, the former Innovative Field, is home to the Minor League Baseball Rochester Red Wings. The Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals is the oldest non-Major League team in the US. ESL Ballpark is a seven-minute ride from Rochester’s Amtrak station.

Time to call it a day? The Hyatt Regency Rochester hotel and Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown are both four-minute rides from the station. And both will provide a space for rest and relaxation when you finish conquering Rochester.

Getting to Rochester

Take Amtrak to your weekend getaway in Rochester via the Rochester Station. Also, don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!

Pick up your reserved rental #NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car at the Rochester Station (ROC). Click here to reserve your car, or call Enterprise’s Rochester office at 585-423-2220.

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