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.

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.

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.
Strong Memorial Hospital
Though Strong Memorial Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester while you are here.
Genesee Valley Park
You can take time to visit Genesee Valley Park during your travels to Rochester. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

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Top hotels in Strong

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center
Everything
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We love going there but the rooms need updating. The TV was broken and we called the front desk and no one came. The Spa was Fabulous. We had pedicures and massages. So relaxing. We do love going there a couple times a year.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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 Dec 29, 2025

Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece
Room was really clean staff were nice and informative.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

RIT Inn & Conference Center
Staff and clean room
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Strong

Highland Park
While visiting Highland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue.

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
South Wedge might not have many top sights, but Strong and Blue Cross Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

19th Ward
While there might not be top attractions in 19th Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Genesee Valley Park and Susan B. Anthony House.

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.

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.

