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.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Explore the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology during your trip to Rochester. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Strong Memorial Hospital
If Strong Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Things to do

Self-Guided Rochester Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in South Wedge

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Everything was very good
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
Na
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Parking was easy and staff are very nice.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Beautiful room. Spacious and comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Farmington
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
It was a great place to stay for my very early trip the next morning. Very close to Rochester airport. Very convenient.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Wedge

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.

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

Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.

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.

