Why visit Greece
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Apple Cinemas Greece Ridge, Craig Hill, William Covert Cobblestone Farmhouse and Aquinas Institute.
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 Greece
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greece
Greece is a suburban community and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Greece in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP was 14,429 at the 2020 census, out of 96,926 in the entire town of Greece. It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.
From the Wikipedia article Greece (CDP), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Apple Cinemas Greece Ridge
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
176 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Rochester
Museums and landmarks10
William Covert Cobblestone Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Aquinas Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
School in Rochester, New York state, USA
Greece Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in the United States of America
Holy Rosary Church Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic church in New York, United States
Maplewood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Rochester, New York, NRHP-listed
Ramona Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Vanderbeck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
William Payne House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic home located at Greece, Monroe County, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Maplewood Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Park near Rochester, New York
Holleder Memorial Stadium
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in New York, United States of America, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes58
Caraglio's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
Local pizza chain.
1169 North Greece Road, Rochester
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Bella Pasta Restaurant and Catering
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
2500 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
New Roots Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop
1273 Long Pond Road, Greece
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00, Sa 08:00-20:00, Su 10:00-16:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2600 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester
Mo-We 05:00-18:00; Fr-Su 05:00-18:00
Mi Rancho Alegre
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
Mexican restaurant with bar
300 Center Place Drive, Rochester
Bill Gray's
Restaurant · Burger, American, Regional, Hot Dog, Salad · 1.7 mi
1177 North Greece Road, Rochester
46 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rochester West/Greece
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
400 Paddy Creek Circle, Rochester
Homewood Suites by Hilton Rochester/Greece, NY
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
400 Center Place Drive, Rochester
Residence Inn By Marriott Rochester West/Greece
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
500 Paddy Creek Circle, Rochester
Churches and places of worship13
Our Mother of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Saint Bernard's Seminary
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Saint Lawrence Church
Church · Catholic · 2.0 mi
1000 North Greece Road, Rochester
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Academy of Health Sciences Charter School
School · 2.3 mi
1151 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester
Healthcare6
Map of Greece
177 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 (7 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, 7 miles away.
- North Gates 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Gates 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Rochester 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Spencerport 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Irondequoit 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Brighton 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Batavia 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Canandaigua 31 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Geneva 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Depew 55 mi west, 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
- Greece Baptist Church, Greece, New York - 20221029, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MallAtGreeceRidgeChristmas2018BrockportBigBandRear, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MallAtGreeceRidgeChristmas2018BrockportBigBandFront, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rochester Mall at Greece Ridge, Matthew D. Wilson ( LtPowers ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- MallAtGreeceRidgeChristmas2018Decorations, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MallAtGreeceRidgeChristmas2018Carousel, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MallAtGreeceRidgeChristmas2018Santa, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MallAtGreeceRidgeRegalCinemas, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cobblestone House Greece NY, Wheelski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 978 North Greece Rd 03, Blue Ice Eastman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Bernard's Seminary front entrance, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vanderbeck House, 1295 Lake Ave, Rochester NY, Wheelski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aquinas Institute front entrance, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HOLY ROSARY CHURCH, ROCHESTER, MONROE COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Mother of Sorrows (Greece, NY) from SW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- MaplewoodParkRochesterFountain, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wm Payne Home Greece NY, Wheelski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SacredHeartCathedralRochesterNewYorkComplex, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS059-E-119633 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-119632 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-60600 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS064-E-51436 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-58743 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hyperplatys maculata 84672551, Kimberely Goodwin, CC BY 4.0
- Hyperplatys maculata 84672614, Kimberely Goodwin, CC BY 4.0
- RogerJRobachMemorialLakeway, DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shrines near Eleusis (3678428103), Cornell University Library, No restrictions
- SENIOR LIVING IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK - The Village at Mill Landing, Leisure Care, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morchella esculenta 39842950, Kimberely Goodwin, CC BY 4.0
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