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
"Will be on my list for every visit. Great little budget hotel. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
"No a/c, one elevator, faulty doors, no shower curtain, cold breakfast…legendarily bad stay"
Reviewed on 1 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
"Everything about the place is pretty mediocre, except the price point. You can hardly go wrong with this place at this price. Comes with a kitchen, so that's handy"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
"The room was what it said it was except for the king size bed was so close to the mini fridge you could not completely open the fridge. The view next door was of the construction of the restaurant that was torn down. Otherwise the hotel was very clean, bed was comfortable. We were sad they no longer ..."
Reviewed on 2 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
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.
Corn Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corn Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River.
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.
