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 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.
Strong Memorial Hospital
If Strong Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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
Top hotels in Strong
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center
Good hotel close to UofR
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Charming 3-bedroom house in Rochester/UofR & RIT
Location was great house heat was warm and awesome beds are confrotable
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We didn’t have breakfast there…very pricey! Our room was big & clean. Only 1 elevator working, pool was closed. Daniel at the front desk was great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Good stay. No serious complaints bed could be a little more comfy but that's all
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Clean room. Great stay. Front desk was super sweet and accomodating.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece
Jay at the front desk was absolutely amazing!! He made a stressful situation a lot more calm...especially as we had a 4 year old in tow. Jay we can't thank you enough for your kindness and patience. Cathy & family
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Strong
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue 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.
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.
19th Ward
19th Ward might not have many top sights, but Genesee Valley Park and Susan B. Anthony House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
While Upper Monroe isn't home to many top sights, Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
