Monroe Village Travel Guide
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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 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.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Explore the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology during your trip to Rochester. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Eastman School of Music
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Eastman School of Music during your travels in Rochester. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Monroe Village

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

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
We ended up in a Handicap room. Although we didn’t need it, it was very spacious. The staff was very friendly especially the bar staff.
Reviewed on 3 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
Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

RIT Inn & Conference Center
Clean room
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
Clean & comfortable. Breakfast okay. Room was set on 75 when I entered. Took a while to cool down.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Village

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Genesee River and Blue Cross Arena.

East Avenue
Unique features of East Avenue include the museums and restaurants. Make a stop by Park Avenue or George Eastman Museum while you're exploring the area.
