Highland Park
Rochester
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University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Frederick Douglass Statue
Make an essential stop in your historical tour of the city at this monumental tribute to Rochester’s famous anti-slavery and civil rights advocate.
Mount Hope Cemetery
The final resting place of some of Rochester’s most famous residents is also one of the city’s most beautiful parks, marked by a deep serenity and arresting vistas.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in Highland Park
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The room was relatively clean but there was no hand soap (the front desk told me that didn't have any), the phone in the room didn't work, the bed was creaky, and the walls (and ceiling) were very thin. I woke up to some very loud talking and music multiple times during my two-day stay, I thought ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The room is what we expected loved the bathroom And the room Was clean and the service was exceptional
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
One of the elevators was out of order and we didn't have comforters on our beds and were told they didn't have any available because a laundry accident had stained comforters. We eventually got one comforter from the front desk.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Parking was easy and secure. Room was clean and sufficient. My go to place when visiting Rochester.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
I arrived at 430 to be told my room wasn’t ready. I had to wait an hour for my room. I have an 11 month old baby and if my family wasn’t there I would’ve been left to wait in the lobby. When asked how they could compensate I was told there was nothing they could do for me. My room was 2.5 hours late. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Everhome Suites Rochester Greece
Clean room/property and the staff were great!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
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.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are some notable places to visit nearby.
Monroe Village
Monroe Village might not have many top sights, but Strong and Rochester Museum and Science Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Rochester Riverside Convention Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Upper Monroe
While Upper Monroe isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Blue Cross Arena.
