Highland Park, NY
Rochester
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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.
Highland Park Hotel Deals
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
amazing
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Travel
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Very nice
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
The staff was very kind. The shower leaked and the fire doors keep closing which kept waking me up.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
The room was clean and the breakfast was good. Staff were all very nice. My only complain is that there was no hot water during my stay, but they told me is was due to a problem they were fixing.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Everything was fine so I was happy to spend the night, but the pool was not functioning (closed for repairs or maintenance) and this is something you never find out until you get there. If you have expectant kids in tow, it would be a HUGE disappointment, enough to make me switch, for this trip, ...
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Highland Park
South Wedge
South Wedge might not have many top sights, but Strong and Blue Cross Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Strong
When in Strong, you can plan a visit to Genesee Valley Park and Highland Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Corn Hill
Though Corn Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blue Cross Arena and Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
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
Economic center with an urban setting, Downtown Rochester offers a variety of shops, bars, and restaurants. Enjoy the Mary Jemison Boat Tour on Genesee River or explore attractions like Strong National Museum of Play and High Falls.
Upper Monroe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper Monroe and surrounding area, you can visit Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum.
