South Wedge 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 entertainment choices.

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.

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.

Ontario Beach Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ontario Beach Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rochester.

Seneca Park Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Seneca Park Zoo during your holiday in Rochester? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in South Wedge

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
I didn't like the place at all and actually checked out within an hour of checking in. I was told by expedia that I would get a refund but didn't receive one. I was assigned a room on the second floor but there was no elevator. Access doors locks were not working and the door was catching. I also ...
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
The room was filthy. There was trash in the room, the bed was unmade and there was a wet towel on it, the building is falling apart and only one elevator was working. My family and I left and had to find another place right away.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
This hotel will meet your needs...that's it...not what I expected from a Hilton property....check in was quick and efficient...parking was plentiful...my room was dated and even had a leak in the ceiling...staff was great...but would I stay here again...no
Reviewed on 27 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 South Wedge

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.

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.

Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Frederick Douglass Statue and Highland Park are top sights worth seeing.

Park Avenue Historic District
While Park Avenue Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.


