Rochester Central Business District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 great live music.
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.
Genesee River's High Falls
Rochester’s primary waterfall is a gateway to both the beautiful nature of the Genesee River and the history of the industries that have marked it.
Our pick of the best Rochester Central Business District Hotel Deals
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
Terrible breakfast
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Rochester
It is old buildingin in the downtown. House keeping is in the hall way until 9 pm. Parking is under the construction hard to find main entrance when we parked.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, NY
We were there for multiple nites. After the first one we had to ask the front desk to have our room serviced as had not been. The staf dealing with guests are excellent, very friendly and goi g out of their way to accommodate us. The breakfast cook was excellent
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
Clean room, kind staff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Inn on Broadway
Convenient location, clean room, very cool jazz bar in basement, loved this place and would certainly be back!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Cozy 1BR Apt in the heart of Downtown
Cute place, tentative host.
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Genesee River while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
