Lyell-Otis 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.

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

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in Lyell-Otis

Rochester Retreat Near Parks, Entertainment & More

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
yes i loved it i cant wait to come back
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The room was so fresh and clean. It looks newly renovated. Good deal for the price!!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Room was good. Breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Great value for money. Greg was very friendly and efficient during check in - even though the room type we booked (a larger room) wasn’t available.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Clean room. Convenient location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lyell-Otis

Maplewood
If you're spending some time in Maplewood, Kodak Center for Performing Arts and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.

19th Ward
19th Ward might not have many top sights, but Genesee Valley Park and Susan B. Anthony House 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 Strong while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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

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.

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.

