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.
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.
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
"They do not have an elevator, the place was dirty."
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
"The staff was always helpful and accommodating to my needs. The breakfast was good and met my expectations. There was self parking on the premises. Also the room itself was very clean, everything worked, I would definitely stay there again. Also there was a wine bar directly across the street and ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
"I had a reservation for a one night stay over the weekend and they gave away my room without notifying me. I didn't find out until I wanted to check in."
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.
