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.
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.
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.
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
Lovely old family home
This house was fine for my group of 4 to visit the University of Rochester during alumni weekend. The price was fair for what we got, and I personally felt fine for the most part, but there were a few things that could have been a better based on what my friends shared throughout the weekend. The ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Very relaxing
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
Easy check in and comfortable clean room
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Comfortable room, good service
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Building looked fairly new and fro mint desk service was quick and friendly. However, breakfast and coffee dispenser was a little to be desired based on our frequent stays in other places. Overall, it was mostly a pleasurable stay with a few suggestions to make it better.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
There weren't enough towels for our group.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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.
Corn Hill
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corn Hill and surrounding area, you can visit 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, 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.
19th Ward
19th Ward might not have many top sights, but Innovative Field and Genesee Valley Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
