Highland Park 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.
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.
Frederick Douglass Statue
Make an essential stop in your historical tour of the city at this monumental tribute to Rochester’s famous anti-slavery and civil rights advocate.
Mount Hope Cemetery
The final resting place of some of Rochester’s most famous residents is also one of the city’s most beautiful parks, marked by a deep serenity and arresting vistas.
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.
Things to do
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley
Top hotels in Highland Park
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
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
"The only comply we had was there were many items missing on the breakfast buffet line. They seemed short staffed and also just didn’t have the food available. Room was clean. Bed comfortable and the pool was refreshing. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
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.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
