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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in South Wedge
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Our room still looked under construction!!! The shower leaked onto floor and when discovering how found mildew….. the floor of the room turned our socks or feet black from the dirty floor. Lose wires in the wall. Checked out a day early due to conditions of room and hotel. Was told I could not get ...
Reviewed on 4 May 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
There are no amenities, not very welcoming environment, very run down, sad feeling, rooms are not well maintained and towels not available unless asked for. I don’t recommend this hotel to anyone!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
The staff was very nice and helpful. Very friendly people. The outlets in my room didn’t work, except by the sink and by the bed. The outlet in those lamps did not work at all. Also, the microwave in the coffee maker were not plugged in when I looked to see if there was an outlet near them now that ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
One of the very best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The place itself was beautiful, the atriums really set the peaceful vibe. The indoor pool was the real reason we picked this place and it did not disappoint! The staff was beyond welcoming and helpful. This will be our pick every time in ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
The nice suite. We only stayed ine night. The breakfast was of poor quality as are all hotel breakfasts. We always go out to eat. The staff person at check-in did not mention the breakfast nor time of breakfast. We asked to ckeckin 45 minutes early and ibformed room was not ready. Came back at 3:01, ...
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Genesee River 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 Genesee River.
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.
