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 great live music.
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.
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 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.
George Eastman Museum
Once owned by the founder of Kodak, this opulent mansion features a huge collection of early photography equipment, interesting architecture and beautiful gardens.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in South Wedge
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
amazing
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Room is dirty and dust. Rude front desk . There is no one cleaning my room, the front desk said, she could do nothing. Avoid this hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Very nice
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The staff was very kind. The shower leaked and the fire doors keep closing which kept waking me up.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Excellent stay, Bathroom remodel was very modern. Bed was very comfortable with 4 good comfy pillows. Told management about toilet handle sticking and running all night long unless handle was jiggled repeatedly or top of toilet tank removed & flapper put down manually. Also one of the electrical ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Everything was fine so I was happy to spend the night, but the pool was not functioning (closed for repairs or maintenance) and this is something you never find out until you get there. If you have expectant kids in tow, it would be a HUGE disappointment, enough to make me switch, for this trip, ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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 Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
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, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue 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.
