Highland Park Travel Guide
Rochester
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Popular places to visit
University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
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
"Staff was very nice. I was close to a lot of restaurants."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
"The hotel was poorly-maintained and the air-con wasn't functioning. The pool was out of use and there was generally a dirty feel. However, there was a bed to sleep in and it is in a decent, central location."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
"First room bathroom was a little dirty. But I was quickly switched to another that was very clean. Great customer service"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
"I made a reservation for a room via Expedia, but when I arrived a few hours later, the lobby had a whiteboard displayed saying all reservations had been cancelled. There were no employees there and a dozen people were waiting in the lobby. I don't know if this issue was due to the hotel not managing ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
"The eggs at breakfast were inedible, the rest was amazing. Nice staff. Clean room. Just avoid the eggs"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
"Easy check in, check out. Room was perfectly clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Highland Park
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.
Irondequoit
While visiting Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Durand Eastman Park and Seabreeze Amusement Park.
Brighton
You'll enjoy the museums and art galleries in Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at Highland Park or Tim Hortons Iceplex.
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.
East Irondequoit
While visiting East Irondequoit, you might make a stop by sights like Seabreeze Amusement Park and Durand Eastman Park.
