Why visit Brighton
Townapedia lists 117 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 290 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Cinema Theater, Pittsford Cinemas, First Unitarian Church of Rochester and George Eastman Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 102 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Brighton
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About Brighton
Brighton is a town and census-designated place in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 37,137 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Brighton, Monroe County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
The Lyric Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Located in the former First Church of Christ, Scientist, Lyric Theater is a medium sized performing arts venue in one of the city's...
440 East Avenue, Rochester
Museums and landmarks117
First Unitarian Church of Rochester
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Church building in Rochester, United States of America
220 South Winton Road, Rochester
George Eastman Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Film and photography museum and archive in Rochester, New York, United States
900 East Avenue, Rochester
Immanuel Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
140 Brunswick Street, Rochester
Stone-Tolan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Timothy Wallace House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
2169 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester
Alcoa Care-free Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Experimental home in Brighton, New York
Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell Childhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Henrietta, New York
Arvine Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Rochester, New York, United States
Bridge Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Broad Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge and aqueduct in Rochester, New York, United States
Brown's Race Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Browncroft Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
105 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
Lock 32 State Canal Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Historic park located along the Erie Canal with access to and overlooking Lock E32.
2759 Clover Street, Pittsford
490 Farms
Park · 1.9 mi
Community Garden with plots for reserve and a free food forest. Also accepts compost material
Persimmon Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Picturesque 10-acre wooded plot offers a half-acre open lawn with walking paths & a sitting area.
Oak Hill Country Club (West Course)
Golf course · 2.2 mi
145 Kilbourn Road, Rochester
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes290
Grass Fed Vegan Butcher
Cafe · Sandwich, Deli · 1.5 mi
Small-batch, handcrafted vegan meats made from plant-based ingredients, as well as made-to-order sandwiches.
980-982 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
Su,Mo,Th,Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Swiftwater Brewing
Brewery and winery · 2.3 mi
Serving beer on draft and to go, and offering indoor and outdoor seating and dining.
378 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester
Tu 18:00-22:00; We-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Cinnaholic
Bakery · 2.2 mi
Chain vegan bakery which specializes in cinnamon rolls with a wide assortment of types and toppings.
3349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Crisp Rochester
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
819 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester
Su,Mo 11:00-14:45; Su,Mo 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-22:00
Dorado
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
690 Park Avenue, Rochester
Mo 11:30-21:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-00:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Dragonfly Tavern
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger · 2.0 mi
725 Park Avenue, Rochester
Su 12:00-23:00; Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00
E Suki
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 1.9 mi
1370 Mount Hope Avenue
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30
Equal Grounds Community Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.9 mi
750 South Avenue, Rochester
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Flora
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
Flora is a queer owned LGBTQ+ Bar offering craft cocktails
190 Monroe Avenue, Rochester
Su 16:00-24:00; We-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00
278 more on the map.
History
The town of Brighton, located on the southeastern border of the city of Rochester, is located on the traditional homelands of the Onöndowa'ga:' (Seneca), part of the Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy, the People of the Long House, called Iroquois by the French. The first Europeans in the area were French trappers in the seventeenth century, who visited frequently but did not settle there. English colonists built permanent structures in approximately 1790, and formally established the town in 1814—earning it recognition as one of the oldest towns in Monroe County. Named for Brighton, England, it remained a farming and brick-making community until the 20th century, when the town began its evolution into an upscale suburban residential area, occupying some 15 square miles (39 km2).
During the Civil War the men of Brighton helped form Company D of the 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in September 1862, which included Rochester. The total population of Brighton at the time was approximately 3,100. The 140th New York Regiment served in the XII Corps and then the V Corps of the Army of the Potomac. They saw battle during the battles of Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House, as well as the Appomattox campaign during the war. The 140th New York was disbanded from service on June 3, 1865.
From the History section of Brighton, Monroe County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Churches and places of worship39
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.9 mi
835 South Avenue, Rochester
Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.5 mi
855 South Goodman Street, Rochester
Victory Baptist Chinese Church of Rochester
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
285 East Henrietta Road, Rochester
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Monroe Community College
School · 1.8 mi
1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester
Healthcare26
The Center for Menstrual Disorders & Reproductive Choice
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
2020 South Clinton Avenue, Rochester
Map of Brighton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 27.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 23.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 17.9 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.8 in | 8.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 22.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rochester Gtr Intl Ap Hcn 72529 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-14: Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-30: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-10-01: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Nazareth College 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Rochester 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- St. John Fisher College 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Pittsford 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- East Rochester 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Rochester Institute of Technology 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Irondequoit 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Canandaigua 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Batavia 31 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Auburn 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BrightonTownHallLobby, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BrightonTownHallBonifaceAuditorium, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BrightonTownHall1902Map, DanielPenfield, Public domain
- BrightonHighSchoolNewYorkFront, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BrightonHighSchoolTrophyCase, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BrightonHighSchoolProductionOfHighSchoolMusical, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George-Eastman-House=Exterior, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, ROCHESTER, MONROE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Unitarian Church of Rochester NY North Side at West end 1227-8, Whywhynot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StoneTolanHouseBrightonNewYork, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester - Court Street Bridge panorama, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 280MelroseStreetRochesterNewYork, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester-NY-Christ-Church-Tower, Jfaust42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SaintMarksAndSaintJohnsEpiscopalChurchRochesterNewYork, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- University Club Rochester NY, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester-NY-Our-Lady-of-Victory-Church, Jfaust42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 551-555 North Goodman Street, en:User:DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChurchOfSaintsPeterAndPaulRochesterNewYorkFrontView, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester-NY-Ellwanger-Barry-School-24, Jfaust42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Powers Building, Rochester, New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0
- BRIDGE SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT, ROCHESTER, MONROE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Josephs Park, Marduk, Public domain
- Rochester-NY-94-Averill-Street, Jfaust42, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LeopoldStreetShuleFront, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester - State Street Historic District, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Sunken Gardens at Warner Castle 02, Somebleu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phoenix Building Pittsford NY Dec 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ely House Looking NW, RocPX, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Linden-South Historic District, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Gannett Building, Drpetit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrews Building Rochester NY, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AhavasAchimAnshiAustriaSynagogueFront, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Susan-b-anthony-house, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pittsford Town Hall Dec 09, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chester Dewey School, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester Campbell-Whittlesey House 2, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rochester - Tinker Cobblestone Farmstead, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salem Church Rochester NY, Tim Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SOUTH WEDGE HISTORIC DISTRICT, ROCHESTER, MONROE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reynolds Arcade front view, Santanacarballo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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