Highland Park Travel Guide
Tourist 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 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.
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Room was not cleaned, I had to ask for fresh towels, there was no hand soap, and the shade was broken so I was in perpetual darkness. Also I asked for an extra comforter and they said they did not have any!! Not a do over.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
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Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The site is wonderful. The lobby is very nice. The breakfast was terrific. The room was neat, clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
Like that room had full amenities. Microwave fridge blow dryer Air conditioner not working
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Studio 6 Corporate Extended Stay Rochester Henrietta NY
When I arrived the front desk was closed and a woman and what appeared to be her family was sitting in the lobby. She had a list in her hands and told me I could not check in because her system was down and I would have to go somewhere else. There was no attempt to recommend other services in the ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
Rooms were filthy, breakfast was garbage. No drinks other then coffee. No pool, this place should not be rated 8.2 out of 10 on your page.
Reviewed on 17 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.
