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 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
"The hotel was clean, and the housekeepers were extremely nice! That’s all. When we first arrived, our fridge did not work. We were placed on the second floor with tons of luggage and was told we had to move back down to the first floor for a room with a working fridge. There were no elevators and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
"Bien"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
"The pool wasn’t heated and our room wasn’t cleaned after asking that the room be cleaned. Had to ask for coffee to be replenished."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
"If I could give 0 or negative stars I would given my recent experience here. Upon my arrival, I was informed that all reservations were cancelled for the weekend and I should have received an email about it. This was not the case, and the front desk attendant was not helpful. She kept calling the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
Comfort Suites Rochester Henrietta University Area
"Not the greatest but your availability got me out of a jam."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Where to stay in Highland Park
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.
Irondequoit
If you're spending some time in Irondequoit, Durand Eastman Park and Seabreeze Amusement 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.
Rochester Central Business District
If you're spending some time in Rochester Central Business District, Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
Charlotte
If you're spending some time in Charlotte, Ontario Beach Park and Genesee River are top sights worth seeing.
