Highland Park Travel Guide
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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
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We were greeted by James at the front desk, who was beyond pleasant! Thank you, James! The room was clean, but in need of repairs. The HVAC unit was making noises all night which make it hard to sleep. All in all, we had a good stay.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
The hotel was updated and clean and the staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the really nice gym. It had everything I could have wanted. I dined in the bar/restaurant. The service was attentive, but the food took a long time. The manager discounted my meal as a result, which I ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Amazing all around! Rooms were big and clean! Staff was friendly!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
The room was good. The shower surround needed a good scub, very curious as to why that isn't done everytime a guest checks out. THe breaksfast was very good, but the breakfast attendant literally had a countdown of when it was over. 9:00 am! Her phone alarm went off. Prior to 9:00, she was putting ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
I was in what's called an accessible room. The bed is very high to get on and the shower head is extremely high. Also the walkway going to the property has a number of cracks.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Clean great breakfast
Reviewed on 13 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 Genesee River 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 Genesee River.
