Visiting Downtown Rochester, NY

Our Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Rochester is located in a historically significant building from the 1920’s giving the hotel character with a modern twist. The glass- enclosed arboretum from basement to ceiling is the perfect place to relax and recharge when you visit. The hotel is walkable to several of the area’s attractions including the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Geva Theatre, Eastman School of Music and Theater, and Blue Cross Arena. Here are our top 4 things to do in the Rochester area:

1.      Experience history. Woman’s suffragist, Susan B. Anthony’s home is 5 minutes from the hotel in downtown Rochester, NY. Also the George Eastman House, founder of Kodak, offers a look into the past of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books only 1.5 miles from the hotel. The Mount Hope Cemetery, a 196-acre Victorian cemetery, features picturesque scenery, an arboretum, and mausoleums over a century old just 2.7 miles from the hotel in Rochester, NY.

2.      Explore outdoors. Highland Park is only 2.3 miles from the hotel in Rochester, NY created from glacial deposits. The annual Lilac Festival happens in the park every May. The park has over 500 varieties of flowers, walking trails, and picnic areas. It’s home to the Greater Rochester Vietnam Memorial honoring the service, valor, and sacrifice of more than 28,000 Vietnam Veterans from the region as well as the 280 men who gave the ultimate sacrifice. In the heart of the park is the Warner Castle, which is a perfect place for wedding photos with its Sunken Gardens, Shady Border, Rock Garden, Courtyard Garden, Iris and Daylily Bed, Old-Fashioned Rose Bed, Miniature Rose Bed, Fern Bed and a 13th Century Herb Garden. Also, the John Dunbar Memorial Pavilion or Highland Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater and pavilion available for rent, is located in Highland Park.

3.      Local sports. You can catch a local team’s game any season from baseball to basketball near our hotel in Rochester, NY. The Blue Cross Arena is only half a mile from the hotel and is home to the Rochester Americans hockey team, Knighthawks lacrosse team, and Razorsharks basketball team. The Frontier Field is only 0.7 mile from the hotel and is home to the Red Wings baseball team.

4.      Family-friendly fun. The Strong Museum of Play is only 3 minutes from our Rochester hotel and offers fun for the whole family. The museum features interactive toys, dolls and video game exhibits. From scholars to collectors, everyone will enjoy a tour of the museum with its collection of vintage toys and library archives.

Now that you know the top 4 things to do in the Rochester, NY area, you can start building your itinerary. From local sports to historical sites, there is something for everyone to near our Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown.  Book your stay at our hotel here and enjoy the amenities including a heated indoor pool, fitness center, business center, airport shuttle, and more. Visit our site to learn more about Emerald’s portfolio of hotels.