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I went to RIT and Rochester is definitely a city trying to recreate itself, but it runs into the same problem that most every other north eastern city outside o

I went to RIT and Rochester is definitely a city trying to recreate itself, but it runs into the same problem that most every other north eastern city outside of NYC and Boston do. The weather sucks 6-8 months a year and there's not enough there to make up for that fact. I think it's a much more attractive option for families because it's so cheap and the schools are good. Still I think for a lot of personality types the lack of nightlife and comparatively small demo of post grad but pre middle aged people (what do we even call that age range) kills it. Anecdotal obviously but after graduation everyone I know left, and those who couldn't still mostly want to. And to me that's the difference between say a city like Philly that's growing because people want to stay there after graduating.

overcast 9y ago
Regarding the nightlife, that has done a total 180 in the last five years. Seriously, if you're into killer craft cocktails, seasonal farm to market type food. It's here, in droves. Yes, the weather sucks sometimes, but welcome to the Northeast. I'll take seasons over the same day over, and over.
- dcole2929 9y ago
  I still wouldn't classify the nightlife as great. There is a lot for the college scene but Rochester is really missing that in between stage. I'd say even Buffalo's nightlife is better. And it helps that stuff is open til 4 there. Side note Rochester is the same day over and over. And that day is cold, dreary and probably snowing. The 4-5 months of Spring/Summer/Fall though is amazing though.
  - overcast 9y ago
    Venture out past East and Alexander then. There is TONS of nightlife for adults. Revelry, Nosh, Cure, Branca, Cub Room, Lento, Roux, Nox, Goodluck, Daily Refresher, Lux, and the general park ave area are all a good start. Buffalo's college scene is MUCH bigger. 4-5 months of amazing is fine with me, spend the rest working on projects, and making money.
yardie 9y ago
I live in the SE and from the opposite end it's not that great. A/C bill is high and only getting higher. And some days the trip outside leaves you drenched in sweat. Our "good" weather is really only from Nov-March and then it's a humid inferno. I have a few friends that are looking to move north. Georgia seems to be absorbing a lot of Florida residents.

overcast 9y ago

Regarding the nightlife, that has done a total 180 in the last five years. Seriously, if you're into killer craft cocktails, seasonal farm to market type food. It's here, in droves. Yes, the weather sucks sometimes, but welcome to the Northeast. I'll take seasons over the same day over, and over.

dcole2929 9y ago
I still wouldn't classify the nightlife as great. There is a lot for the college scene but Rochester is really missing that in between stage. I'd say even Buffalo's nightlife is better. And it helps that stuff is open til 4 there. Side note Rochester is the same day over and over. And that day is cold, dreary and probably snowing. The 4-5 months of Spring/Summer/Fall though is amazing though.
- overcast 9y ago
  Venture out past East and Alexander then. There is TONS of nightlife for adults. Revelry, Nosh, Cure, Branca, Cub Room, Lento, Roux, Nox, Goodluck, Daily Refresher, Lux, and the general park ave area are all a good start. Buffalo's college scene is MUCH bigger. 4-5 months of amazing is fine with me, spend the rest working on projects, and making money.

yardie 9y ago

I live in the SE and from the opposite end it's not that great. A/C bill is high and only getting higher. And some days the trip outside leaves you drenched in sweat. Our "good" weather is really only from Nov-March and then it's a humid inferno. I have a few friends that are looking to move north. Georgia seems to be absorbing a lot of Florida residents.