University of Rochester, Rochester

Name: University of Rochester
Address: 500 Joseph C Wilson Blvd, Rochester, United States

#136 among attractions in Rochester

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The University of Rochester is a private research university in Rochester, New York. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 43°7'46"N, 77°37'38"W

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500 Joseph C Wilson BlvdSouthwest Rochester (Highland)Rochester United States

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University of Rochester – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frederick Douglass Monument, Highland Park, Immaculate Conception Church, Mount Hope Cemetery.

0.9 miE
Memorial
Frederick Douglass Monument, Rochester
24 min walk • A statue of Frederick Douglass sculpted by Sidney W. Edwards, sometimes called the Frederick Douglass Monument, was installed in Rochester, New York in 1899 after it was commissioned by the African-American activist John W. Thompson.
1 miE
Park
Highland Park, Rochester
27 min walk • Highland Park, also known as Highland Botanical Park, is an arboretum in Rochester, New York, United States. Its administrative office is located at 171 Reservoir Avenue in Rochester.
1.3 miNE
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Rochester
34 min walk • Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Complex is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The complex consists of five buildings: the church, former rectory, the former parochial school, the current rectory, and garage.
0.4 miE
Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
11 min walk • Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, founded in 1838, is the first municipal cemetery in the United States. Situated on 196 acres of land adjacent to the University of Rochester on Mount Hope Avenue, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of over 350,000 people.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester
24 min walk • Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The district was the exclusive domain of the Ellwanger and Barry Botanic Gardens and Mt. Hope Cemetery throughout the mid- and late-19th century. It retains its elegant and spacious character of park land.
~490 ftSW
Library, Greek Revival architecture
Rush Rhees Library, Rochester
3 min walk • Rush Rhees Library is the main academic library of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. It is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks on the university's River Campus.
1.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rochester
38 min walk • Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, also known as Calvary-Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is a historic Episcopal church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. Designed by Richard M. Upjohn, it was constructed in phases between 1873 and 1880.
0.6 miN
Church
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester
17 min walk • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, also known as Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is an Arts and Crafts / American Craftsman style building constructed in 1914–1915.
0.8 miNE
Botanical garden
Ellwanger Garden, Rochester
22 min walk • Ellwanger Garden is a historical garden located at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, New York. It is open only during the Lilac Festival, Peony Weekend, and by appointment.
1.2 miN
43°8'48"N • 77°37'11"W
Phillis Wheatley Branch Library, Rochester
32 min walk • Library
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Linden–South Historic District, Rochester
32 min walk • Linden–South Historic District is a national historic district located in the South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The district consists of 136 contributing buildings, including 82 residential buildings, 53 outbuildings, and one church.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Rochester?

Nearby attractions include Rush Rhees Library, Rochester (3 min walk), Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester (11 min walk), Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester (17 min walk), Arvine Heights Historic District, Rochester (17 min walk).

How to get to University of Rochester by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Rochester:

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URMC Connection Hub (16 min walk)