Monroe Village Travel Guide
Tourist 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.

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.
Activities

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester

All Inclusive VIP Wine or Beer Tour in Hudson Valley
Our pick of the best Monroe Village Hotel Deals

Your Perfect Retreat Awaits: Comfortable Haven in the Heart of Convenience!
Very clean well kept property host was great to work with walking distance to a ton of awesome stuff. Can’t recommend it enough.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Clean and spacious room. Welcoming staff and great lunch menu.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 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
Room was clean, staff was friendly, the kids and I had a great time at the pool. We enjoyed our stay :)
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Village

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.

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.

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.

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.

