Overview
Henrietta is a town in Monroe County, New York. It contains the hamlets of East Henrietta and West Henrietta.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 5 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Henrietta
Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum
Cobblestone farmhouse built in 1828, now a museum dedicated to farm life in the late 1800s.
Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell Childhood Home
A house built in 1830 that was most notably the childhood home of Antoinette Brown Blackwell, the first female ordained minister in the United States.
Imagine RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology's innovation and creativity festival showcases what happens "when the left brain and right brain collide," featuring hundreds of student projects from every corner of the university. Rob…
Lehigh Valley Trail
This recreational trail, which used to be a railroad track, runs from north to south through Henrietta. It is popular with cyclists, runners, and cross-country skiers. A trail map can be downloaded here.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Rochester)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 5 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo — 57 mi away (major hub). Directions
Henrietta is at the junction of Interstate 90 (the New York State Thruway) and Interstate 390.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $99–$99 a night (typical $100), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$140, mid-range ~$180, comfortable ~$260.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum, Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell Childhood Home
- Lunch Naan-Tastic
- Afternoon Lehigh Valley Trail, Imagine RIT
- Dinner Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint
- Evening MacGregors' Grill & Tap Room
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
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Understand
Henrietta is home to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
Get in
By car
Henrietta is at the junction of Interstate 90 (the New York State Thruway) and Interstate 390.
Get around
On foot
Like many American suburbs, Henrietta is very car-centric. Pedestrian travel isn't generally advisable due to the long distances involved.
By bike
Surprisingly possible depending upon where you are going. There is a network of trails that keeps you away from the main roads.
By bus
Place Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA)
Henrietta is served by routes 24/24a, 68, and 91. Two additional routes service the RIT area: Park Point & Perkins Green and Province & Colony Manor. Schedules for each route are available for download.
By car
A car is easily the best way to get around Henrietta. Although traffic is heavy, the roads are fairly wide so you won't sit in traffic much.
See
See Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell Childhood Home
A house built in 1830 that was most notably the childhood home of Antoinette Brown Blackwell, the first female ordained minister in the United States.
- [http://www.rgvrrm.org Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum] & [http://www.nymtmuseum.org New York Museum of Transportation], 6393 East River Road, +1 585-533-1113, Sundays 11AM-5PM. Railroad- and transportation-themed exhibits, track car and trolley rides between museums, locomotive and caboose rides on selected dates (including some Saturdays). There's a model train layout inside.
Do
Do Imagine RIT
Rochester Institute of Technology's innovation and creativity festival showcases what happens "when the left brain and right brain collide," featuring hundreds of student projects from every corner of the university. Robotics, music, sign language, virtual reality, ecology, and weird science are just a few of the many subject areas covered; in fact, most of the projects take elements from multiple disciplines and combine them in innovative ways. Plenty of food, hands-on exhibits, and kids' activities make for an unbeatable value for a day out.
Buy
Shop Beers of the World
A huge selection of both macro and micro brews from all over the world, plus home-brewing supplies. Also has a large display filled with good cigars. Word to the wise: the owners are quite stand-offish, especially to first time customers and some of the beers are not that fresh. Watch out for dust!
Eat
Eat Bill Gray's
Biggest location of the city-wide diner chain, including a large game room and outdoor seating.
Eat DiBella's Italian Market
This flagship location of the very popular Rochester chain includes soups and salads in addition to the usual subs, chips, and cookies.
Eat The King and I
This fantastic Thai spot features reasonable prices, lightning quick service (seriously, it's like they know what you're going to order before you get there) and food that always tastes uncannily fresh and yummy. The ambiance is not great, with a huge cavernous dining room and terrible, terrible art on the walls, but the food is consistently good and you can always get takeout. Make sure to try the Thai iced tea. No need to bother with reservations. Open for lunch and dinner.
Eat Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint
Has live music just about every night and a full bar. It was absolutely slammed during its first few months, but crowds have moderated a bit; still, it's not a bad idea to get there early on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Eat Naan-Tastic
Think "burrito chain" meets "Indian food". Customizable wraps or bowls with your choice of starch, protein, curry sauces, vegetables, and garnishes. Vegan and gluten-free options. Entrees $12-15.
Drink
Drink MacGregors' Grill & Tap Room
Bar and grill located across from RIT, many beers on tap.
Drink The Distillery
A branch of the popular sports bar and grill. The steaks are quite good. Take out available.
Sleep
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