 | ||
| Brighton (Monroe County, New York) | ||
| State | new York | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 36.609 (2010) | |
| height | 493 feet, 137 m | |
no tourist info on Wikidata:  | ||
| location | ||
| ||
Brighton is a city in the Greater Rochester-Area in Western New York.
&groups=Maske,Track,Aktivitaet,Anderes,Anreise,Ausgehen,Aussicht,Besiedelt,Fehler,Gebiet,Kaufen,Kueche,Sehenswert,Unterkunft,aquamarinblau,cosmos,gold,hellgruen,orange,pflaumenblau,rot,silber,violett)
Map of Brighton (Monroe County, New York)
background
The town, which has been populated by whites since around 1790 and named after a town in England, was officially declared a town in 1814. After the residents had lived from agriculture and brick-making until the 20th century, Brighton experienced a certain industrialization afterwards, but also became a residential area for people who had made Rochester prosperous.
getting there
- With the plane: In the south of Rochester lies the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), from which you can follow every day directly Chicago and Minneapolis - occasionally after Detroit - can fly.
- With the train: From Rochester you can come with Amtrak you can go straight to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, as well as about Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady, Poughkeepsie and Yonkers to New York City drive.
- With the bus: The closest Greyhound- Station is in Rochester; from there you can, among other things, to Buffalo, Syracuse and Binghamton drive.
- On the road: Brighton is just north of the toll-based Interstate Highway 90, the Buffalo With Syracuse, Utica, Schenectady and Albany connects. From the south, i.e. H. of Corning and Elmira, Brighton can be reached directly from Interstate Highway 390. If you are coming from New York City is the shortest way to get through it New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Binghamton, and from there over Elmira.
mobility
The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority operates a network of many bus routes in and around Rochester (Network plan, Inner city network map).
Tourist Attractions
museum
- 1 Stone-Tolan House Museum, 2370 East. Ave. Federal-style residence from the 18th century.Open: Fri Sat 12 noon - 3 p.m. by appointment.Price: Entry $ 3 (children $ 1).
Architectural
- Browncroft Historic District, roughly the area between Browncroft Blvd, Newcastle Rd, Blossom Rd and Winton Rd. Residential area with many interesting villas from the 19th and 20th centuries.
- David Hagaman House, 661 Highland Ave, at Howland Ave. Interesting house built in the Greek Revival style.
- Monroe Community Hospital, 435 E Henrietta Rd, north of Hwy 390. Hospital built between 1931 and 1933 with a splendid Renaissance facade on the southern outskirts of the city.
- Mt Hope-Highland Historic District, around Mt. Hope Cemetery and Highland Park. Historic business district with many Gothic Revival style buildings.
- Nazareth House, 94 Averill Ave, at Ashland St. The architecturally interesting building of a former church boarding school.
- Rochester City School # 24, Corner of Meigs St & Linden St. Former school built in the Spanish missionary style that now houses apartments.
- Timothy Wallace House, 2169 S Clinton Ave, just north of Westfall Rd. House built in the Greek Revival style from the 2nd quarter of the 19th century.
miscellaneous
- Mount Hope Cemetery, Mt. Hope Ave, on the Genesee River. The oldest Victorian cemetery and one of the most attractive green spaces in the region. Many local celebrities are buried here, e.g. B. Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.
activities
movie theater
- The Cinema, 957 S Clinton Ave, at Goodman St. Tel.: 1 585-271-1785. Independent cinema with an interesting program.
shop
To buy something other than groceries, it is best to go to the neighboring one Henrietta.
Food
- Top's, 175 N Winton Rd, at Blossom Rd. Large supermarket with a deli.Open: daily 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Ethnic foods and imported goods
- Baigai African Clothing & Food Market, 1048 S Clinton Ave, at Beaufort St. African import goods.
- Chang's Oriental Food Store, 1867 Mount Hope Ave, north of the freeway. Korean and other Asian foods.
- Hikari Foods & Grocery, 1667 Mount Hope Ave, at Redfern Dr. Regarded as one of the best Asian grocery stores in Greater Rochester.
kitchen
Cheap
- 1 Highland Park Diner, 960 S Clinton Ave, at Goodman St. Old diner with authentic furnishings, opened around 1948. More for architecture fans than for gourmets.
- House of Poon, 2185 Monroe Ave, near Hampshire Dr. One of the best Chinese restaurants in Greater Rochester with dishes from many regions of China.
medium
- 2 Arigato, 2720 W Henrietta Rd, just north of Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd. Sushi bar and hibachi (= Japanese steakhouse).
- Basha's Eatery, 798 S Clinton Ave, near Meigis St. Good restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine.
- Beale Street Cafe, 689 South Ave, at Gregory St. Southern and Cajun cuisine restaurant.Price: Mains $ 12-22.
- 3 Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle, 2800 Monroe Ave, at Clover St, just east of Interstate Highway 590. Tel.: 1 585-461-3290. Restaurant with authentic Thai and Vietnamese rice and noodle cuisine.Open: Mon 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Tues - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Fri 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.Price: Main course in the evening $ 9-20.
Upscale
nightlife
accommodation
A small hotel cluster can be found on the 390 motorway at the East Henrietta Road exit. The Monroe Community College and the local jail are right next door.
- 1 Country Inn & Suites Rochester-University Area, 797 E Henrietta Rd. Tel.: 1.866.522.8891. Highly rated hotel in the Radisson chain. 89 rooms on 4 floors, which can accommodate up to 4 people. All units with refrigerator and microwave. Small indoor pool, sports studio. Breakfast is included in the price. Accommodation prices fluctuate and depend on how busy Rochester and the RIT are. The most interesting eatery within walking distance is Phillips European Restaurant (26 Corporate Woods).Price: from $ 76.
Learn
- University of Rochester, Wilson Blvd.. Located on the banks of the Genesee River, the main campus of the University of Rochester, a private university founded in 1850 with respectable tuition fees. The university's optical institute is considered the most important in the United States. The university has been Greater Rochester's largest employer since 2005.
health
In medical emergencies you can find the Emergency room of Highland Hospital (100 South Ave) and des Strong Memorial Hospital (Crittenden Blvd, near Mt. Hope Ave & Elmwood Ave) 24/7 medical assistance.
Practical advice
- 1 Loehmann's Plaza Post Office, 1900 S Clinton Ave, just south of Elmwood Ave.. Open: Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
trips
From Brighton you can quickly reach other places of the Greater Rochester Area:
- Rochester (Museums and monuments, rich cultural scene)
- Irondequoit (Zoo)
- East Rochester
- Pittsford
- Henrietta (Shopping city)
- Lincoln Park
Web link
- Brighton in the English Wikipedia
