19th Ward Travel Guide
Rochester
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
George Eastman Museum
Once owned by the founder of Kodak, this opulent mansion features a huge collection of early photography equipment, interesting architecture and beautiful gardens.
Top hotels in 19th Ward
Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG
"I don't remember the women's name who checked us in on Saturday, late afternoon, but she was the most professional, helpful, happiest hotel worker we have ever encountered and that's saying a lot because we travel often. The hotel is in a nice location next to a river. The room was large, clean and ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
"Very clean small room. Beds was comfortable"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
"Rooms, hall ways and elevator are all old and have bad smell."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
"We attended a wedding and spent the night. Everything was very nice."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
"I stayed at the Wyndham Rochester downtown address is 70 state street Rochester ny 14614 and had a horrible an experience. I was there for my daughters college commence and the hotel experience was a nightmare. When I arrived it took 40 mins to check in because the computer was down. There was only ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
"The photo of the hotel on the Internet is an old photo and nothing like the actual building. The Manager had no idea as to how to register me. The building is more than twenty years old and looks that way. TV remote didn't work, trash not picked up for several days, dryer didn't work so no clean ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 19th Ward
Corn Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corn Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River.
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Frederick Douglass Statue and Highland Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Wedge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Wedge and surrounding area, you can visit Strong and Blue Cross Arena.
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.
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.