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 vacation is part of your travel plans, Ontario Beach Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rochester.
Brighton High School
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Brighton High School during your visit to Rochester. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
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Other neighbourhoods around Brighton

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.

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 Asbury First United Methodist Church.

Swillburg
When in Swillburg, you can plan a visit to Highland Park and Park Avenue, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

Highland Park
While visiting Highland Park, you might make a stop by sights like Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue.