Highland Park Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Highland Park
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The hotel was pretty clean and modern. I would have rated it higher except for a couple of reasons. I asked the front desk to have maintenance fix the blind on the first night. The next two days, same thing. I finally fixed it myself so the blind would stay up and let some light in the room. The ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Breakfast wasn’t replenished until we alerted staff there wasn’t a person working in that area to anticipate the needs of travelers.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Very clean room, helpful friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
There wasn’t any breakfast
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
We booked a reservation two weeks ago. We arrived at 4:00pm on May 14, 2026 and were told by the person manning the reception counter that there were no rooms available and our reservation would not be honored. There were multiple people loitering in the lobby and the desk person acted as if we were ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
This hotel looks a little bit like it's from an old horror movie. Very long dark hallways. We entered into our room and there were splatters of something running down the wall, some sort of white stains all over the bag the blow dryer was in, the bottoms if the doors were all splintered and I could ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
