South Wedge Travel Guide
Rochester
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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.

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.
Top hotels in South Wedge

Modern 4 BR/2 Bath House near University of Rochester
Great home in Rochester for our family of five adults. Plenty of space for all of us- huge bedrooms upstairs, two full baths and a spacious kitchen with a table big enough for the whole family.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
The staff was very courteous. Hotel and room were clean. The room had a few minor issues but even so we plan to stay here again.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Great stay. Room clean, especially liked the bathroom...very classy!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Best Western Rochester Marketplace Inn
Great
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
The first room was too hot from a faulty thermostat, but they were able to get me another room without issue. The 2nd room had a good amount of wear and tear. Some of the furniture is dated as well. Overall, the stay was clean and a good value for the price.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Wedge

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.

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

Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.

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.
