Irondequoit Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Seabreeze Amusement Park

Seabreeze Amusement Park, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  This has been a local favorite for kids of all ages. In the last 15 years the park has seen some bad times but has rebounded greatly with the addition of waterpark attractions and refurbishing some of the older rides.From June to September, people flock with their kids to... 

Durand Eastman Park

Durand Eastman Park, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  Durand Eastman Park is a large area at the north end of Irondequoit on the east side of the river and the west side of the bay. There are a ton of things to do there depending on the time of year.BIRDINGBird watchers "flock" to this area in the spring to see the migratory... 

Restaurants  

Rubinos: great sub sandwiches

Rubinos: great sub sandwiches, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  This is an Italian delicatessant with more types of Italian food than I have seen in most restaurants.Antipasto, prosciutto, provolone, several tpes of sausage, olive salad, fontinella, pepperoni, bocconcini, capicola, lasagna, ricatoni, spaghettini, veal parmigiana,... 

Bill Gray's: a family favorite

Bill Gray's: a family favorite, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  This Bill Gray's is one of the more sedate franchises in the chain of restaurants.All Bill Gray's stores are aimed at pleasing the kids, getting adults to bring their kids to eat here and enticing familes to spend some time and money at the restaurant.The interior is bright... 

Cordellos: subs and pizzas

Cordellos: subs and pizzas, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  Cordello's first opened as a sandwich shop and expanded quickly to include pizzas and then expanded into 5 other locations in the Rochester area.The shop itself is a typical American pizza shop; counter service, very small sit-down area, primarily pick-up and delivery... 

Marks Pizzeria: second best

Marks Pizzeria: second best, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  These guys make the second best pizza in the area (Pontillos is best).This shop has been open for decades and hasn't changed much over the years. The pizza is still a bit too thin for me and a little bit oily but my kids like the sauce and the choice of toppings. To grab... 

OLD SEADOGS NEVER DIE... THEY SAIL ON TO: Summerville Grill

OLD SEADOGS NEVER DIE... THEY SAIL ON TO: Summerville Grill, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  Summerville Grill...Nice little restaurant with good Italian-American food. The dining area is adjacent to the bar and separated by a small wall. It is fairly subdued lighting inside with dark wood furnishings and nautical decor on the wall.Dress and atmosphere is casual;... 

Shopping  

Rubino's: Now that's Italian!!!!

Rubino's: Now that's Italian!!!!, Irondequoit

 rdywenur Says:  If your looking for some great Italian foods then this is the place to go. They have a huge selection of imported Italian food stuffs. Also subs and pasta to go. (or eat in as they have a small cafe area) You won't be disappointed. Coffee and canoli anybody? Rochester's best... 

House of Guitars: a Rochester-area institution

House of Guitars: a Rochester-area institution, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  If it has anything to do with music especially rock-and-roll, then it is here that you'll find it.The owners are sharp enterpreneurs who have ties into many of the music industry's big names. Anyone who is anyone in rock and roll and comes to entertain in Rochester, ends up... 

Local Customs  

Ukrainian Fest

Ukrainian Fest, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  The Rochester Ukrainian Festival is held annually for four days in mid-August. Each evening there is live entertainment (mostly of ethnic origin) and folk dancing. Face painting and egg decorations are for the kids. For the adults, arts and crafts by local artisans are on... 

Soap Box Derby

Soap Box Derby, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  For decades the Soap Box Derby was held in Durand Eastman Park on the main road (Lakshore Boulevard). They would block off the street and paint the racing lanes and set up the judges booths and the starting gates. The kids would roll up their "cars" to the gate when their... 

local areas

local areas, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  Irondequoit has a long history of population shifts within its boundaries. Today there are many sub-populations with economic and social affinity within their neighborhood boundaries.Some of these areas within the governance of Irondequoit are:Bayview... on the west side of... 

Warnings and Dangers  

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use a car alarm

Irondequoit is rated much safer than an average American city in respect to any violent crimes.
However it is rated in the risky class when rated for crimes of theft (Burglary, Shop-lifting, Car Break-ins).
So, as long as you keep your car doors locked, use the chain on the doorlatch at the motel and don't flash a wallet full of cash, you should be safe during your visit to Irondequoit.
Basically, just use common sense.

Written Mar 9, 2007

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Off The Beaten Path  

Irondequoit Bay from Empire Blvd

Irondequoit Bay from Empire Blvd, Irondequoit

 rdywenur Says:  If you get off of 590N and take Empire Blvd, just as you get to the bottom of the hill you will see the Reststop where the marker is. Directly across the street is an antiques store a great shop. (you can spend all day in here and still not see everything) Just past it are a... 

Going down Kings HWY

Going down Kings HWY, Irondequoit

 rdywenur Says:  This is the road I travel to the Lake. Take 104 east or west and get off at Goodman. heading north down Goodman once you cross Titus it turns into Kings HWY. Take this road all the way to Lake Rd and in front of you will be Lake Ontario. (check out the new walking / biking... 

Straberry Salt Box Museum

Straberry Salt Box Museum, Irondequoit

 rdywenur Says:  Built in 1830. It has been moved twice. I have known it when it was called the Strawbery Salt Box, a gift shop, located on Portland Ave. near E. Ridge Road. It has since been moved to 1280 Titus Ave. right next door to the Town Hall (behind the gazebo) It is currently... 

Durand Eastman Park

Durand Eastman Park, Irondequoit

 rdywenur Says:  Golfing, Swimming, Picnicing, Skiing You willl find me here most of the summer at the beach on Lake Ontario. I have been coming here since I was 16yrs old. The best part is that you can just pull up, park and you are there. 

Gazebo Concerts

Gazebo Concerts, Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  The place is 1280 Titus Avenue, the venue is the town gazebo, the time is 2:30PM. It is summer, it is Sunday, it is music time.Bring your own chair or lay a blanket on the grass and listen to two hours of commercial-free, entertaining, music. The genre of the music is all... 

Favorites  

Wildflowers

Wildflowers, Irondequoit

 rdywenur Says:  Lots of places to go hiking or just a walk and enjoy the views, discover something new each time. These flowers were growing at my Empire Blvd/Irondequoit page. Being a city girl here is my best shot at each flower:- milkweed- amur honeysuckle- crown vetch- St. John's Wort 

just like the TV show (NOT)

just like the TV show (NOT), Irondequoit

 davecallahan Says:  Irondequoit has its own Wisteria Lane but it is nothing like the one in the TV series "Desperate Housewives". The one here is quiet and peaceful, a family neighborhood with no drama. Kids play ball in the street, ladies water their gardens, gentlemen mow the lawns. Typical... 

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