Local Information
Venue
All talks at PEER2025 will take place on the University of Rochester’s River Campus. Details about the specific rooms in which talks and breaks are to be held will be posted closer to the start of the workshop.
Travel
The best options for traveling to Rochester from the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is to take a cab or ride share. The ride to campus as well as all of the hotels listed below is less than 10 miles and usually takes 10-15 minutes.
Hotels
There are two hotels within walking distance of campus:
There are additionally a number of hotels in downtown Rochester, which require a car in order to get to campus. The two we recommend are:
If you are considering a hotel outside of these fours, we recommend consulting the organizers before booking.
Parking
On-campus parking in the Library Lot has been reserved for registered participants who plan to drive to campus. This lot requires an access code that will be provided to registered participants by email prior to the start of the conference.
Food and Drink
The closest food to campus can be found in the College Town area, which is a 10-15 minute walk from Wegmans Hall. College Town is your best bet for a quick lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.
For a more leisurely lunch or dinner, there are a range of excellent culinary offerings a short drive from campus. Some of our favorite restaurants are:
There are quite a few great vegetarian restaurants. Some of our favorites are:
A few good breakfast spots are:
The coffee options near campus are unfortunately exceedingly poor, but there are quite a few excellent places to get well-made espresso drinks and drip coffee. Ugly Duck is by far the best and was even named best coffee shop in New York State by Tasting Table.
Rochester has a vibrant cocktail scene–hosting the annual, week-long Rochester Cocktail Revival festival. Some of our favorite cocktail-focused bars are:
As a former milling boomtown, Rochester has a long history of brewing and is best known for being the home of Genesee Brewery (which is worth a visit for its view of High Falls). But it also has a glut of excellent craft breweries. Some of our favorites are: