Highland Park Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Room was not ready at 4PM Wrong key and room was given to me The ice machine was out of orde The elevator was out of service Loud argument's be tween staff and quest in hallway at one in the morning Heater in room sounded like a 747 Never Again
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The room was clean, updated and the bathroom was very nice. Shower worked great and the soap/shampoo dispensers are a nice option (in case you left yours at home).
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Yes the toilet seat was broken and it was also not properly clean. The check in time wasn’t what was advertised. The only thing that was pleasant was the staff upon arrival.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Nicely equipped suite. All the amenities.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Staff was friendly, my only complaint was I was Put in a handicap room in which I didn’t ask for and for someone that is not handicap it was quite awkward. Breakfast was good friendly attendant.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Friendly staff, convenient breakfast and comfortable accommodations.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 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 Highland Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.
