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.
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
"Absolutely poorly kept room and rude staff. Upon going into the room, we noticed the bed had large, brown stains across it and that the toilet was leaking. When asking staff at the desk if we could have another blanket since ours was stained, we were told that it was “Just a stain”. After that, someone ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
"N/A"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
"The site is wonderful. The lobby is very nice. The breakfast was terrific. The room was neat, clean and the bed was very comfortable."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
"There was no housekeeping services. They had covered parking. There was trash in the hallways. Breakfast was offered between 6 and 10 AM but if you came after 8:45 AM, the pancakes were hard, the eggs were stuck to the bottom of the pan, sausage was dried out, the yogurt was non existent and decaf ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
"Upon entering the room there was a gel pill on the floor so the floors were not swept. Walking on the bathroom and kitchen floors our shoes stuck so they were not cleaned either. The inside of the fridge was clean but the outside was not stuff was splattered on the doors. There was no way to use ..."
Reviewed on 18 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.
