Blue Cross Arena
Rochester, NY
1 War Memorial Square 14614
VENUE GUIDE
Blue Cross Arena
Plan more than your event at Blue Cross Arena. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Blue Cross Arena
Make the event easier by staying close to Blue Cross Arena and the surrounding Rochester area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.0 (907 reviews)
Hyatt Regency Rochester
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (2,496 reviews)
The Inn On Broadway
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (729 reviews)
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown
0.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.6 (225 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Blue Cross Arena & the Area
Blue Cross Arena is an event venue in Rochester, NY. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Blue Cross Arena for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
T's Eats
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
Squatcho's
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (257 reviews)
Elevated Sol
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (43 reviews)
Peach blossom
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (340 reviews)
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (9,428 reviews)
Galleria Pizza
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (270 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Biltmore Bar and Lounge
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)
Legacy Wine Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (45 reviews)
Flight Wine Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (188 reviews)
Bar Bantam
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (332 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
1872 Cafe
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (493 reviews)
Sapori Café & Catering
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (79 reviews)
Founders Cafe
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (518 reviews)
Fuego Coffee Roasters
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (866 reviews)
Museums
The Strong National Museum of Play
0.5 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (11,134 reviews)
National Toy Hall of Fame
0.5 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (11 reviews)
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
0.9 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (596 reviews)
Art Museum of Rochester-AMoR
1.2 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (69 reviews)
RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (786 reviews)
Military History Society of Rochester
1.4 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
Attractions
Rochester Abandoned Subway
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (200 reviews)
The Powers Building
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (110 reviews)
Sister Cities Bridge
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (15 reviews)
Washington Square Park
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (191 reviews)
I Love ROC Sign
0.4 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (45 reviews)
St. Joseph's Park
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Blue Cross Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (87 reviews)
Shopping
Village Gate Square
1.4 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,699 reviews)
Culver Road Armory
1.9 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (136 reviews)
College Town Rochester
2.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (2,617 reviews)
Shoppes at Lac De Ville
2.5 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,134 reviews)
Lyell and Mt Read Blvd Shopping Center
2.6 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (771 reviews)
Ridge Clinton Plaza
2.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (150 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Blue Cross Arena. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Bars & Nightlife
Biltmore Bar and Lounge
0.2 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)
Legacy Wine Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Drinks near Blue Cross Arena after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (45 reviews)
Flight Wine Bar
0.3 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (188 reviews)
Bar Bantam
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (332 reviews)
Getting to Blue Cross Arena
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • RTS serves the Rochester metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Blue Cross Arena.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Blue Cross Arena can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Blue Cross Arena have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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