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Rochester and the Region The University of Rochester is located on the Genesee River about two miles from the center of Rochester, and about 10 miles south of Lake Ontario. The City of Rochester and its suburbs, a community of about 750,000 people, is rich in amenities and cultural resources. The city has its own orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic, and numerous musical events, (many free), are available through the University's world-famous Eastman School of Music. Rochester possesses a number of established commercial and non-commercial theater groups, a variety of museums, the University's Memorial Art Gallery, and the Rochester is home for professional sports teams in Triple A baseball, A-league soccer, AHL hockey, indoor and outdoor lacrosse, and arena2 football. Greater Rochester has many fine restaurants and casual dining establishments that serve all types of cuisine. The Finger Lakes Region, only 30 minutes drive to the south, and the Adirondack Region three hours to the east, provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors Guide to Greater Rochester
Rochester offers a wide variety of living styles (urban, suburban and rural) within easy commuting distance of the university. Several types of university housing are available to graduate students immediately adjacent to the Medical Center. They include furnished and unfurnished apartments as well as townhouse accommodations. Unfurnished apartments with one bedroom cost (2001 prices) approximately $420/month, and with two bedrooms about $510/month ($560 - $640 where utilities are included). Private apartments and houses are readily available for rental in residential areas a few minutes away from the campus by foot or bicycle, and are often less expensive. An informational brochure about University housing can be obtained from:
Apartment Blue Book of Rochester Park Avenue Merchants Association
Links to the Arts in Rochester
Follow these links to find info about Rochester's Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Some Local Companies of Rochester
Links to Sports Events and Clubs in the Rochester Area
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Living in Rochester, NY
George Eastman House, the home of one of the world's major film and print collections. 
