Upper Monroe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Monroe
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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
Seneca Park Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Seneca Park Zoo during your holiday in Rochester? Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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.
Activities
Self-Guided Rochester Scavenger Hunt: Big Little Rochester
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Rochester
Our pick of the best Upper Monroe Hotel Deals
Baymont by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Henrietta/Rochester Area
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
RIT Inn & Conference Center
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Rochester
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
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 Asbury First United Methodist Church.
Brighton
Brighton is well liked for its museums and art galleries. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Highland Park and Park Avenue are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Neighborhood of the Arts
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in Neighborhood of the Arts. You might want to make time for a stop at Main Street Armory or Rochester Auditorium Theater.