For great shopping, dining and cultural establishments be sure to visit Village Gate Square just 2 blocks from the Strathallan Hotel in Rochester, New York.

The Village Gate Square is part of Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) and is home to The Memorial Art Gallery, The George Eastman House/The International Museum of Photography, Writers and Books and The Visual Studies Workshop. Next door to Village Gate Square and is The Fabrics and Finding Building, housing some of Rochester’s most talented individual artists. These artists open their studios to visitors the second Saturday of each month.

The Village Gate is actually an old factory which has been converted into a pseudo-urban-mall like area. It is home to several interesting shops including Comics Etc., Mood Makers Books, Outlandish Videos & Gifts, Yankee Peddler Bookshop and The Bop Shop. For dining visitors may enjoy Bodhi’s Café & Lounge, California Rollin’, Gate House Café, Leno and Salena’s. It is also only about three blocks to the Public Market. The shops and restaurants are unique, an eclectic collection unlike anything else you'll find gathered together in the area. It is a great space to explore on a rainy day. There are art studios and chic modern offices on the upper floors. And not far behind the Village Gate is the Legal Wall, a popular graffiti spot named for the fact that the landlord has granted permission for it to be tagged.

Visit the official website for Village Gate Square for more information on this interesting site.

The Strathallan Rochester Hotel is conveniently located to all downtown Rochester and the surrounding areas have to offer. Whether your trip is for business or leisure, an extended stay or a quick weekend get-a-way, our hotel has all that you need to serve you during your stay.

Guests of the Strathallan Rochester Hotel will enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet access, a full-service restaurant, comfortable spacious suites and more.  We look forward to your visit and we are proud to be your host hotel when visiting Rochester, New York!