Monroe County
Brighton
Brighton is the inner-ring suburb directly southeast of the city, bordering Rochester along Elmwood Avenue. The Erie Canal cuts across the town's north side, and much of Brighton's identity follows it: the canal path, the Twelve Corners hamlet, and neighborhoods that grew up around the canal era. The town was named for Brighton, England.
It is largely residential, with the University of Rochester's main campus just across the town line and Monroe Avenue forming a busy commercial corridor of shops and restaurants.
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Parks & outdoors
Buckland Park is the town's main park, with sports fields, a lodge, and an ice rink. The Erie Canalway Trail crosses the town for walking, running, and biking.
Shopping
Twelve Corners has local shops and services in a small hamlet center, and Monroe Avenue carries the bigger retail stretch toward Pittsford.
Food & drink
Monroe Avenue and Twelve Corners hold the town's main restaurant rows, from longtime local spots to newer cafes.
Housing stock
Mid-century Colonials, Capes, ranches, and some contemporary construction.
School district
Brighton Central School District
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