Neighborhood of the Arts Travel Guide
Rochester
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Popular places to visit
Memorial Art Gallery
From Ancient Egypt to Jackson Pollock and beyond, this sizable university museum brings works of art from the last 5,000 years to downtown Rochester.
University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Strong
Even the most museum-hating children may not want to leave this enormous complex, featuring an arcade, a butterfly museum and a toy hall of fame.
Rochester Museum and Science Center
Fossils, a climbing wall, a planetarium and more fill this extensive museum, which is especially renowned for its kid-friendly Inventor Center.
Highland Park
Full of interesting plants as well as numerous memorials and architectural features, this Olmsted-designed arboretum is one of Rochester’s most-photographed areas.
Ontario Beach Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ontario Beach Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rochester.
Top hotels in Neighborhood of the Arts
School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios
Most definitely enjoy every stay quite relaxing home away from home
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The reason I rated my stay so low was that on two of the five nights, there were very noisy people in neighboring rooms. On one night, a couple was having a fight that included screaming, yelling, and crying. It also sounded like there was physical roughness. It lasted about 20 minutes and made it ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Elevators broke no hot tub listed but was broken ! View of the parking lot and it was during a really heart breaking time dso disappointed !!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Clean room, great amenities, nice atmosphere. Some spaces looked to be forgotten about or should be in renovation but weren't high on the list. Retrofits of HVAC in rooms was interesting and looked unfinished.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
The night manager was wonderful and very responsive. She personally came to remedy the problem. Here is what happened...We checked in late to our room and unfortunately, housekeeping didn't clean our room. When my son was getting ready to go to sleep, he noticed the sheets were soiled. We also noticed ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Everhome Suites Rochester Greece
Very nice stay very clean
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Neighborhood of the Arts
East Avenue
Unique features of East Avenue include the museums and restaurants. Make a stop by Park Avenue or George Eastman Museum while you're exploring the area.
Park Avenue Historic District
While Park Avenue Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Monroe Village
Monroe Village might not have many top sights, but Strong and Rochester Museum and Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper Monroe
While Upper Monroe isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Genesee River.
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
