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 great live music.

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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.

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.

Genesee River's High Falls
Rochester’s primary waterfall is a gateway to both the beautiful nature of the Genesee River and the history of the industries that have marked it.
Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in Strong

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center
"Nice property but not worth the price."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
"Must request house keeping in advance before arrivals. One staff member lied and said they didnt work there when I found out they did. It was apparent they didn’t want to help me with my need."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
"My room was unsanitary and unsafe. Standing water in the shower with a clogged drain, smoke detector off the wall. Random staples and debris about the room, dirty towels and walls, trash in the refrigerator. I left within 30 min."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Wyndham Rochester Downtown
"Extremely disappointing stay. Not worth the money. No. My first room was dirty and not ready even hours after I reported it. There is no functioning AC in the building at all, and I was told to “crack the window” if I got hot. I was never informed there was no AC prior to booking or upon arrival. ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
"They charged me 150 while the motel was closed im seeking a refund but they not giving it back to me"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strong

Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Frederick Douglass Statue and Highland Park 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.

Corn Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corn Hill and surrounding area, you can visit Blue Cross Arena and Genesee River.

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.
