Rochester Central Business District Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Blue Cross Arena
Catch an event at Blue Cross Arena during your trip to Rochester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in Rochester Central Business District
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
One of the elevators was out of order and we didn't have comforters on our beds and were told they didn't have any available because a laundry accident had stained comforters. We eventually got one comforter from the front desk.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Rochester
This property has an ongoing issue with its front desk staff. I’ve been staying here for a few years and every time I checkin there are multiple issue from being told to wait as the individual acts busy addressing other issues to just downright rude behavior. After this last mess where I waited 15 ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
Bathroom floor needed cleaning. And bed was horribly uncomfortable.. was given a handicap room.. and bed seemed to be to accommodate that. Lower on one side and horribly uncomfortable.. staff did offer to change room but wasn’t able as affair we were there for would have been missed.. Why put someone ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY
We had to move rooms because there were ants crawling everywhere, getting on our feet and the bed! There were also two long hairs on the face towels. At breakfast time, there was never any plates or bowls out for us to actually put the food on, the eggs we ordered were never brought to us. The pool ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Inn on Broadway
Hotel stay was great! Beautiful inside, No complaints. Would definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Everything was amazing. I just had very noisy neighbors and after driving from NC to NY all I wanted was quiet and sleep
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Rochester Central Business District
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Rochester Riverside Convention Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Neighborhood of the Arts
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Neighborhood of the Arts. You might want to make time for a stop at Memorial Art Gallery or Main Street Armory.
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.
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.
