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.

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.
Top hotels in Highland Park

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Good
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Was able to park right outside the main entrance which was very convenient for my wife and me who have heart problems
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Best Western The Inn At Rochester Airport
Overall it was okay for our one-night stay. The two different people we saw at the front desk were both on the phone taking personal calls for extended periods of time and seemed like they could not be bothered. Check-in is regularly 3pm and a room was not ready until 2:45, even with paying an early ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Rochester, NY - Airport
The room was quiet and I was very happy about that. The television did not work and that was disappointing.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
There weren't enough towels for our group.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
I didn't eat the breakfast but it looked good...
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 Genesee Valley Park and Innovative Field are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Highland Park Travel Guide
- University of Rochester
- Mount Hope Cemetery
- Strong
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- Seabreeze Amusement Park
- Kodak Center for Performing Arts
- Eastman School of Music
- Park Avenue
- Nazareth College
- Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Mall at Greece Ridge
- Ontario Beach Park
- Seneca Park Zoo
- Erie Canal
- Monroe Community College
