Brighton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
Explore the great outdoors at Corbett's Glen Nature Park, a lovely green space in Rochester. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Activities
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley
Our pick of the best Brighton Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
"Parking staff"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
"Clean room the staff was very nice"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
"This two floor wood structure hotel is extremely hard to sleep in because you hear everything from every adjoining suite. Rooms were fine, and despite having low expectations for our continental breakfast it did not meet those expectations."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton
"Hotel was clean and basic, knowing there were 3 occupants, I wish they set up the room with enough towels and pillows so I didn’t have to call and ask. We booked a suite, the couch was extremely uncomfortable hard as a rock and could have used cushions, there was only 1. Pool was small, but otherwise ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Oakfield Hotel & Suites, Ascend Collection, Rochester-Pittsford NY
"Clean room and great staff!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel on Monroe, BW Signature Collection
"Nice, affordable rooms. Check in process was confusing and the stairs and balconies on the property need work"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Brighton
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.
Swillburg
While Swillburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highland Park and Park Avenue.
Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Frederick Douglass Statue and Highland Park are top sights worth seeing.
Strong
While Strong isn't home to many top sights, Genesee Valley Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
