Neighborhood of the Arts Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Neighborhood of the Arts
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Neighborhood of the Arts Hotel Deals
School 31 Lofts at Colors Studios
Every time I come to Rochester, I stay at School 31. I have stayed there many times before, and have always had an amazing experience. However, I was a bit disappointed that I did I was not assigned the loft that I chose on the website #215. While 206 is unique and beautiful, the tub/shower placement/situation ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Room was clean. A little outdated. Elevators were down. No room service for breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Nice room. Easy check-in.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
very noisy, doors slam hard, very noisy other people staying there was in and out all night, party 2 doors down till 2am, worst coffee ever, breakfast was gone by 8am, will never stay there again
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Very nice
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The staff was very kind. The shower leaked and the fire doors keep closing which kept waking me up.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 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 Rochester Riverside Convention Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
