Upper Monroe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Monroe
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.
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.
Strong Memorial Hospital
If Strong Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Our pick of the best Upper Monroe Hotel Deals
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Great stay during Thanksgiving while visiting nearby family. Thank you to the team that worked during the holidays and took great care of us!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Clean room
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
The only reason I did not give this hotel 5 stars is that we were on the ground floor and were woken up several times during the night due to noise above. The soundproofing is seriously lacking.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece
Good
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
RIT Inn & Conference Center
This hotel is reliably clean and pleasant. Room was comfortable and staff was very welcoming.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Monroe
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.
Monroe Village
Monroe Village might not have many top sights, but Strong and Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Cobbs Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Cobbs Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Park Avenue and George Eastman Museum.
Neighborhood of the Arts
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Neighborhood of the Arts. You might want to make time for a stop at Main Street Armory or Rochester Auditorium Theater.
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.
