How to navigate Rochester
  • 1. What is the main river that runs through Rochester?
A) Irondequoit Creek
B) Black Creek
C) Honeoye Creek
D) Genesee River
  • 2. Which major highway runs east-west through Rochester?
A) I-490
B) I-90
C) I-390
D) I-590
  • 3. Which lake borders Rochester to the north?
A) Lake Erie
B) Lake Canandaigua
C) Lake Ontario
D) Lake Seneca
  • 4. What is the name of Rochester's major airport?
A) Greater Rochester International Airport
B) Monroe County Airport
C) Frederick Douglass Airport
D) Rochester Municipal Airport
  • 5. Which of these neighborhoods is known for its art scene?
A) South Wedge
B) Park Avenue
C) Corn Hill
D) Neighborhood of the Arts
  • 6. What is the best way to get around Rochester without a car?
A) Trolley
B) Light Rail
C) Subway
D) RTS Bus
  • 7. Which bridge is a prominent landmark downtown, crossing the Genesee River?
A) Plymouth Avenue Bridge
B) Ford Street Bridge
C) Pont de Rennes Bridge
D) Veterans Memorial Bridge
  • 8. Where is the Strong National Museum of Play located?
A) Irondequoit
B) Brighton
C) Downtown Rochester
D) Pittsford
  • 9. Which of these is a popular park along the Genesee River?
A) Durand Eastman Park
B) Genesee Valley Park
C) Highland Park
D) Cobbs Hill Park
  • 10. What is the name of Rochester's main train station?
A) Rochester Transit Center
B) Central Station
C) Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
D) Exchange Street Station
  • 11. Which major university is located in Rochester?
A) Nazareth College
B) University of Rochester
C) Roberts Wesleyan College
D) St. John Fisher College
  • 12. Which of these is a historic cemetery in Rochester?
A) Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
B) Mount Hope Cemetery
C) Riverside Cemetery
D) Woodlawn Cemetery
  • 13. What is the address convention in Rochester (N, S, E, W)?
A) South Avenue divides E/W, Park Avenue divides N/S
B) Genesee River divides E/W, Main Street divides N/S
C) Lake Avenue divides E/W, University Ave divides N/S
D) I-490 divides E/W, I-390 divides N/S
  • 14. What's the best way to travel to Charlotte from downtown?
A) East Avenue East
B) Lyell Avenue West
C) Lake Avenue North
D) West Henrietta Rd South
  • 15. Which neighborhood is known for its historic architecture and tree-lined streets?
A) Maplewood
B) Swillburg
C) Browncroft
D) Park Avenue
  • 16. What is the primary industry that historically fueled Rochester's growth?
A) Steel Production
B) Textile Mills
C) Photography (Kodak)
D) Automobile Manufacturing
  • 17. Which park is popular for hiking and offers scenic views of the Genesee River gorge?
A) Letchworth State Park (nearby)
B) Seneca Park
C) Mendon Ponds Park
D) Ellison Park
  • 18. If you are heading to Eastview Mall, in which suburb would you be driving?
A) Victor
B) Fairport
C) Penfield
D) Pittsford
  • 19. What is a popular local food specialty in Rochester?
A) Garbage Plate
B) Salt Potatoes
C) Buffalo Wings
D) Spiedies
  • 20. Which major art museum is located in Rochester?
A) Memorial Art Gallery
B) Everson Museum of Art
C) Albright-Knox Art Gallery
D) Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
  • 21. Which suburb is known for its Erie Canal heritage and charming village?
A) Fairport
B) Gates
C) Irondequoit
D) Brighton
  • 22. If you need to transfer between RTS routes, where is the main hub located?
A) University of Rochester
B) Eastview Mall
C) Marketplace Mall
D) RTS Transit Center (Downtown)
  • 23. Which highway is best to use if you are traveling to Buffalo?
A) I-590 South
B) I-390 North
C) I-90 West
D) I-490 West
  • 24. What is the name of the minor league baseball team in Rochester?
A) Rochester Knighthawks
B) Rochester Rhinos
C) Rochester Americans
D) Rochester Red Wings
  • 25. Which cultural festival is celebrated annually in Rochester with lilac displays?
A) Park Avenue Festival
B) Lilac Festival
C) Corn Hill Arts Festival
D) Rochester Fringe Festival
  • 26. What type of event happens at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial?
A) Farmers market
B) Art exhibits
C) Sporting events and concerts
D) Political debates
  • 27. Which of these neighborhoods is known for its historic homes and proximity to Highland Park?
A) Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood
B) Maplewood
C) South Wedge
D) Charlotte
  • 28. Where would you go in Rochester to see a show at a performing arts center?
A) Kodak Center
B) Turning Point Park
C) Seabreeze Amusement Park
D) Frontier Field
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