Highland Park
Rochester
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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
1-Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Rochester
Top hotels in Highland Park
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Our room had a weird smell, the shower leaked and there was no hot water the last morning.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The room is what we expected loved the bathroom And the room Was clean and the service was exceptional
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
The hotel was a great property in a great part of town. Front desk staff were very friendly, they gave me a late check out without any problems.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
Room was dirty. My room didn’t have a refrigerator, phone, microwave, hairdryer, soap, or shampoo. The staff member I dealt with was less than helpful and rude. I would not recommend staying here to anybody. Ever.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Breakfast was Okay.
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Always a great experience
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
South Wedge
South Wedge might not have many top sights, but Strong and Blue Cross Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Strong
When in Strong, you can plan a visit to Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Corn Hill
Though Corn Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 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, theaters, 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 neighborhood.
Upper Monroe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper Monroe and surrounding area, you can visit Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum.
