Upper Monroe 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 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.
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 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.
Ontario Beach Park
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ontario Beach Park might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Rochester.
Genesee River's High Falls
Rochester’s primary waterfall is a gateway to both the beautiful nature of the Genesee River and the history of the industries that have marked it.
Top hotels in Upper Monroe
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
I Guess you get what you pay for but this place is awful. Horrible smell in room, filthy uncleaned room, breakfast is a joke. Pay a little bit more money and stay anywhere else
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Not the room I reserved an we were told the pool was open 10pm when in fact the pool was not in use
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Overall, I think our visit went extremely well. The staff was helpful and when the coffee pot went out in the room it was replaced quickly. I did feel that the prices of the restaurant, bar, and other facilities were extremely high. Could have used a microwave in the room.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wyndham Rochester Downtown
The hotel keeps charging my card after I’ve already paid. Had to wait a few hour after to get checked in. Rooms were not clean. Did not get what I booked. No clean towels or rags. Toilets were clogged.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Rochester - Marketplace by IHG
We chose this hotel because there was a swimming pool and we wanted to exercise before we got on an airplane. However, the pool was closed due to a broken heater. Their breakfast was okay but certainly wasn't worth paying for when there's so many other restaurants around. There was a big rip carpet ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester/Victor
Staff were nice, room was clean, breakfast fine. Parking confusing and no hot tub and unheated pool
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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 Rochester Museum and Science Center 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.
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.
Brighton
You'll enjoy the museums and art galleries in Brighton. You might want to make time for a stop at Highland Park or Tim Hortons Iceplex.
