Brighton
Rochester
Popular places to visit
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
Explore the great outdoors at Corbett's Glen Nature Park, a lovely green space in Rochester. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Monroe Community College
Explore the campus of Monroe Community College during your trip to Rochester. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Top hotels in Brighton
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
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Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Great stay. Spacious room
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
Room was clean. Everything worked. Breakfast was not great, Its basic.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hotel on Monroe, BW Signature Collection
Very cute motel, rooms are small but still spacious enough. Beautiful bathroom with heated toilet seats, nice on a cold night. Beds are comfortable. Easy friendly check-in. Nice location on Monroe St with all sorts of shopping and restaurants close by and easy to get to highway. Have stayed here ...
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton
The staff was courteous, room clean. We enjoyed our stay as always. The pool is the big draw for us. We had a enjoyable time swimming, reading, and cuddling.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Oakfield Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything was perfect! Staff was always warm and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
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.
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Frederick Douglass Statue and Highland Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are some notable places to visit nearby.
Park Avenue Historic District
While Park Avenue Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
