Lyell-Otis 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.
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.
Seneca Park Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Seneca Park Zoo during your holiday in Rochester? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Rochester
Top hotels in Lyell-Otis
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Good
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
Overall it was okay for our one-night stay. The two different people we saw at the front desk were both on the phone taking personal calls for extended periods of time and seemed like they could not be bothered. Check-in is regularly 3pm and a room was not ready until 2:45, even with paying an early ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Great stay! Cozy and cute
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Building looked fairly new and fro mint desk service was quick and friendly. However, breakfast and coffee dispenser was a little to be desired based on our frequent stays in other places. Overall, it was mostly a pleasurable stay with a few suggestions to make it better.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
There weren't enough towels for our group.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
The temperature in the room was easily adjusted to our comfort. The breakfast was served early, as we needed, complimentary tea and coffee made a big difference!
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lyell-Otis
Maplewood
If you're spending some time in Maplewood, Kodak Center for Performing Arts and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.
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.
