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 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.
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.
Strong Memorial Hospital
If Strong Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Activities
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley
Our pick of the best 19th Ward Hotel Deals
Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG
Clean room. Convenient
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The room was spotless and very quiet
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Check in person is always so friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Execelente servicio en todo me encanto
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Great value for money. Greg was very friendly and efficient during check in - even though the room type we booked (a larger room) wasn’t available.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Clean room. Convenient location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 Strong while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Cross Arena and Strong.
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.
