Neighborhood of the Arts Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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
Very unique and cool looking place. I took a lot of photos in the halls of the decor. It’s cool. Room itself was very nice. Just note - the bathroom is not enclosed- no walls around toilet area or bathing area. I was alone so no big deal - but some might like to know the scenario. Very cool ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
No hot water the last day at 430 am. Sorry towel in Room when I arrived
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Not the room I reserved an we were told the pool was open 10pm when in fact the pool was not in use
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Overall, I think our visit went extremely well. The staff was helpful and when the coffee pot went out in the room it was replaced quickly. I did feel that the prices of the restaurant, bar, and other facilities were extremely high. Could have used a microwave in the room.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Wyndham Rochester Downtown
Room was nasty, no tissue in bathroom toulet was very disgusting, trash under the bed.Used bandage at the head of the bed. It was a bery nasty place. No pop or food in vending machines. Breakfast started and it was going 5 min into it being served and they stated they was out of food. had to wait ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
We chose this hotel because there was a swimming pool and we wanted to exercise before we got on an airplane. However, the pool was closed due to a broken heater. Their breakfast was okay but certainly wasn't worth paying for when there's so many other restaurants around. There was a big rip carpet ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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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.
