Where World-Class Medicine
Meets Cascade Lake.
Seven walkable blocks of local food, independent retail, wellness clinics, and modern living along West 2nd Street. Free parking on every block, wide sidewalks, and minutes from Saint Marys Hospital and Cascade Lake Park.
Rochester's West Side, Built for Everyday Life.
Stretching from 17th to 23rd Avenue along West 2nd Street, Uptown is Rochester’s most walkable stretch of local businesses. Low-rise buildings, wide sidewalks, and dedicated free parking make it an easy stop between shifts at Saint Marys, on the way to the lake, or for an afternoon out.
Grab a morning cortado in a greenhouse setting, get your Nordic skis tuned, stop by the neighborhood medspa, or walk the dog along the paved trail to Cascade Lake. It’s practical, local, and easy to get around.
Morning Coffee to Evening Pints.
Start your morning with specialty espresso and fresh pastries inside a sunlit plant nursery at Café Aquí. Stop into Beetle’s for crispy broasted chicken and a cold draft after work, or grab an acai bowl at Nautical Bowls after a run around the lake. Good food, local owners, and no parking hassles.
Outdoor Outfitters, Plants & Specialty Shops.
Tyrol Ski & Sports has outfitted Rochester for skiing and cycling since 1965. Across the street, Sargent’s on 2nd keeps gardens green year-round. Add retro gaming at NerdinOut, scuba training at SSE Dive, and the Pella architectural showroom, and you have a shopping strip run by people who know their craft.
Live Steps From Saint Marys & Cascade Lake.
Skip the highway commute. Uptown’s residences range from modern apartments with rooftop views at The Gryff and Uptown Apartments to pet-friendly layouts at The Colby and private-garage living at Highland Townhomes. You get quiet residential side streets with coffee, shops, and clinics right out your door.
Neighborhood Healthcare, Salons & Lake Trails.
Personal care without the hospital parking maze. Uptown hosts Enliven Psych + Health, HELPcare direct primary care, Lasata Aveda Salon & Spa, Crystal Dental, Ageless Esthetics, and Amy Swain Hearing—plus dog care at Vanity Fur and Central Bark. Walk out of your appointment and you're two blocks from Cascade Lake.
Financial Advisors, Legal Counsel & Daily Services.
Get business done on your own schedule. West 2nd Street is home to Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union, Northwestern Mutual, Ameriprise Landmark Financial, DiFiore & Benitez law office, Allstate, auto service at The Muffler Center and Quick Lane, and full-service contractors like Construction Collaborative.
Free Parking on Every Block. No Ramps, No Meters.
Every storefront and plaza along West 2nd Street has its own free parking lot right out front. You pull in, walk in, and go about your day. The upcoming Link Bus Rapid Transit line is currently under construction to connect Uptown straight to Downtown and Saint Marys.