Blue Cross Arena, Rochester

The Blue Cross Arena is Rochester's indoor arena that seats over 11,000 for multiple types of events. This building dates back to 1955 and saw a renovation in the 1990s. Teams that play here regularly are the National Lacross League's Rochester Nighthawks and the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans.

In addition to sporting events, the arena is a popular destination for concerts and other live events, such as professional wrestling. Visitors are often impressed with the size of the portable stage, which rivals the stage's size at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The inside of this arena is worth a look, even if nothing is going on at the time.

There is an Adpro Team Store in the lobby, selling merchandise perfect for Rochester Americans fans. Some of the merchandise includes jerseys and T-shirts in adult and youth sizes. This store is open during the early afternoon hours and home games.

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Sight Name: Blue Cross Arena
Sight Location: Rochester, USA (See walking tours in Rochester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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