19th Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 entertainment choices.
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.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Explore the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology during your trip to Rochester. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Eastman School of Music
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Eastman School of Music during your travels in Rochester. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Activities
All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley
Self-Guided Rochester Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Our pick of the best 19th Ward Hotel Deals
Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG
This was our second stay with this particular hotel and it was clean, friendly , and stress free
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Great
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We didn’t have breakfast there…very pricey! Our room was big & clean. Only 1 elevator working, pool was closed. Daniel at the front desk was great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Staff was great. Rooms were nice and clean..the breakfast was a great way to start your day.I stay here often
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece
Room was really clean staff were nice and informative.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
RIT Inn & Conference Center
Clean room
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 19th Ward
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Highland Park 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 Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.
Lyell-Otis
Lyell-Otis might not have many top sights, but Kodak Center for Performing Arts and Genesee River's High Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
