Upper Monroe Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
Top hotels in Upper Monroe
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We loved it!!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Staff were amazing! Breakfast was top tier and the room was very clean and amenities were all great. Inwill definitely be staying again and highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
The room and bathroom were clean and free breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
All was great!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
My stay was over a week in all for business 5+times police were called to the property rooms are very small. I had to take my own trash out room has not been cleaned the entire time. Hookers coming in and out going from room to room. Not worth the savings.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Monroe
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.
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.
East Avenue
Unique features of East Avenue include the museums and restaurants. Make a stop by Park Avenue or George Eastman Museum while you're exploring the area.
Cobbs Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Cobbs Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum.
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.
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.
