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 great live music.
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.
Main Street Armory
You can make plans for a show at Main Street Armory during your stay in Rochester. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Neighborhood of the Arts
School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios
Just awesome!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Great stay during Thanksgiving while visiting nearby family. Thank you to the team that worked during the holidays and took great care of us!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
Everyone was very nice and polite.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Good price. Room clean. Overall good. However, our room did hardcore smell like cigarette smoke.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece
Good dollar value
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Room was spotless. Self control room temperature was working perfect.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.
Monroe Village
Monroe Village might not have many top sights, but Strong and Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Winton Village
North Winton Village might not have many top sights, but George Eastman Museum and Park Avenue 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.
Neighborhood of the Arts Travel Guide
- Main Street Armory
- Rochester Auditorium Theater
- Memorial Art Gallery
- Village Gate
- University of Rochester
- Strong
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- Nazareth College
- Eastman School of Music
- Park Avenue
- Kodak Center for Performing Arts
- Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Mall at Greece Ridge
- Seabreeze Amusement Park
- Monroe Community College
- Genesee River's High Falls
- Ontario Beach Park
