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
Some areas need paint between floors
Reviewed on 3 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
Terrible property
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Parking was safe and easy. Breakfast was delicious, but it was hard to really get enjoy the atmosphere because it was freezing cold in the lobby/lounge area where the bar and restaurant are located. Many guests complained and we were told that it was because of the dampness outside and then we were ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Love the breakfast. Best hotel breakfast I’ve had in a long time. They had two different types of waffles with chocolate batter or vanilla batter. They had strawberries, sliced almonds, chocolate chips and whipped cream to put on them. Excellent coffee choices, and good quality. Nice little blueberry ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
Clean and the staff was extremely nice and attentive. We’ll be back!
Reviewed on 2 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.
