World Video Game Hall of Fame, Rochester

#134 among attractions in Rochester

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The World Video Game Hall of Fame is an international hall of fame that opened on June 4, 2015. It is located in The National Museum of Play's eGameRevolution exhibit; the hall's administration is overseen by The Strong and the International Center for the History of Electronic Games. The World Video Game Hall of Fame's creator is Jon-Paul C. Dyson, who is The Strong's Vice President for Exhibit Research and Development and the Director of the International Center for the History of Electronic Games. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°9'9"N, 77°36'5"W

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Southwest Rochester (Downtown Rochester)Rochester United States

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World Video Game Hall of Fame – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Toy Hall of Fame, Blue Cross Arena, Sibley's, The Strong National Museum of Play.

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Museum
National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester
1 min walk • The National Toy Hall of Fame, nestled within the vibrant city of Rochester, New York, is a whimsical destination that celebrates the timeless joy of play. Established in 1998, this museum is a tribute to classic toys and games that have captured the hearts of children...
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
13 min walk • Blue Cross Arena, also known as the War Memorial, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rochester, New York. For hockey and lacrosse, its seating capacity is 11,215. The arena opened on October 18, 1955, as the Rochester Community War Memorial.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Sibley's, Rochester
11 min walk • Sibley's, Lindsay and Curr Building is a historic commercial building located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was designed by noted Rochester architect J. Foster Warner and built for Sibley's in 1904.
~50 ftNE
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester
1 min walk • The Strong National Museum of Play is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, United States.
~1620 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Little Theatre, Rochester
8 min walk • The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York, commonly known as "The Little" is a movie theatre located on historic East Avenue in downtown Rochester, New York and a modest non-profit multiplex specializing in art film, including independent and foreign productions outside the United States.
~930 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Geva Theatre Center, Rochester
5 min walk • Geva Theatre Center is a regional, not-for-profit, professional theatre company based in Rochester, New York. It is housed in an 1868 building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, located in Rochester at 75 Woodbury Boulevard.
~1940 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Eastman Theatre, Rochester
10 min walk • Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is the largest performance venue at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, located in downtown Rochester, New York.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, Rochester
11 min walk • The Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge is a triple steel arch bridge carrying Interstate 490 over the Genesee River and New York State Route 383 in downtown Rochester, New York. The bridge, officially completed on June 18, 2007, replaced a 50-year-old multi-girder bridge situated in the same location.
~1050 ftW
Park
Washington Square Park, Rochester
6 min walk • Washington Square Park is an urban park in Rochester, New York. It contains the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, erected in 1892.
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Universities and schools
Eastman School of Music, Rochester
10 min walk • The Eastman School of Music is the music school of the University of Rochester, a private research university in Rochester, New York. It was established in 1921 by industrialist and philanthropist George Eastman.
~1330 ftW
Church, Cemetery
St. Mary's Church, Rochester
7 min walk • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Rectory are located in downtown Rochester, New York. St. Mary's Parish was created in 1834 as Rochester's second Roman Catholic parish, after St. Patrick's Parish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to World Video Game Hall of Fame?

Nearby attractions include National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester (1 min walk), The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester (1 min walk), Manhattan Square Park, Rochester (3 min walk), Five Star Bank Plaza, Rochester (5 min walk).

How to get to World Video Game Hall of Fame by public transport?

The nearest stations to World Video Game Hall of Fame:

Bus

FlixBus Rochester • Lines: 2686 (5 min walk)
RTS Transit Center (14 min walk)

Train

Rochester (22 min walk)