Highland Park
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 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.

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.
Top hotels in Highland Park

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Great
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We didn’t have breakfast there…very pricey! Our room was big & clean. Only 1 elevator working, pool was closed. Daniel at the front desk was great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026

Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Staff was great. Rooms were nice and clean..the breakfast was a great way to start your day.I stay here often
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025

Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026

RIT Inn & Conference Center
Staff and clean room
Reviewed on 24 Dec, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Clean & comfortable. Breakfast okay. Room was set on 75 when I entered. Took a while to cool down.
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 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 Highland Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Monroe Village
Monroe Village might not have many top sights, but Strong and Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink 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.

Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.
