Overview
Rochester is a town on Massachusetts' SouthCoast.
1 things to do · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Rochester
Rochester Golf Club
Rounseville Road (Route 105). 18 holes, 5,250 yards, Par 69. Public.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Newport)
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.
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 8 mi away. Directions
- NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 27 mi away. Directions
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
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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Do
Sleep
Camping
Stay Knight and Look Campgrounds
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