Strong Travel Guide
Rochester
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 entertainment choices.
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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.
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.
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 Strong
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center
Very helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We were greeted by James at the front desk, who was beyond pleasant! Thank you, James! The room was clean, but in need of repairs. The HVAC unit was making noises all night which make it hard to sleep. All in all, we had a good stay.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Everything was wonderful
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Tv did not work in room, low on staff, front desk phone never answered, trash around the property my entire stay, room was decently clean
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Loved staying here! Everything was very clean, staff friendly & great location.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
No pool. No laundry room
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strong
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.
Brighton
You'll enjoy the museums and art galleries in Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at Highland Park or Tim Hortons Iceplex.
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.
19th Ward
19th Ward might not have many top sights, but Innovative Field and Genesee Valley Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
