South Wedge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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University of Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Rochester during your travels in Rochester. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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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 which includes a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265453-Highland-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/265000/265603-Rochester-Museum-And-Science-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
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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.
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.
Activities
![45-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Rochester](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45044289/f41be97e-1fc9-44eb-8eb9-12be98344c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
45-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Rochester
Our pick of the best South Wedge Hotel Deals
![Woodcliff Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18500/18460/4d4a0434_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025
![Hyatt Regency Rochester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10400/10380/e0f6247e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025
![Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49500/49479/4042f2d7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/974900/974838/2bec845f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025
![DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18137/ae93e45d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 27 Jan. 2025
![Hampton Inn Rochester-Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21600/21553/b7e5cda1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Wedge
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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 Strong.
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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.
![Genesee River\'s High Falls showing a city and street scenes as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/266000/266034-Genesee-Rivers-High-Falls-Ny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Rochester
Live music, theatres and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Downtown Rochester. Make a stop by Blue Cross Arena or Strong while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
![Mount Hope Cemetery which includes a cemetery and hiking or walking as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/266000/266111-Mount-Hope-Cemetery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.
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Rochester Central Business District
While visiting Rochester Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Cross Arena and Manhattan Square Park and Ice Rink.
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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.