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
You can take time to visit Strong during your travels to Rochester. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums.

Rochester Museum and Science Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rochester Museum and Science Center during your trip to Rochester. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Highland Park
Enjoy a stop at Highland Park, an entertaining place to visit in Rochester. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Brighton High School
Enjoy the student vibe at Brighton High School during your stay in Rochester. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
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.
Top hotels in Brighton

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rochester-Pittsford/Brighton, NY
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I feel like my room was definitely an upgrade from the last time and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Spark by Hilton Rochester University Area
clean room & friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Oakfield Hotel & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Everything was wonderful
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Hotel on Monroe, BW Signature Collection
Room very nice. Owner was great and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton
The staff at check-in recommended the nearby Erie Canal as a place to take a walk. Great suggestion.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
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.

Highland Park
If you're spending some time in Highland Park, Highland Park and Frederick Douglass Statue are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.

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.
Brighton Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Brighton by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Rochester neighborhoods
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- Tim Hortons Iceplex
- Monroe Community College
- Cinemark Movies 10
- Corbett's Glen Nature Park
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Lake Ontario
- Blue Cross Arena
- Eastview Mall
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center
- Kodak Center for Performing Arts
- St. John Fisher College
- Nazareth College
- Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack
- Marketplace Mall
- Mall at Greece Ridge
- Main Street Armory
- Seabreeze Amusement Park
- George Eastman Museum
- Rochester Auditorium Theater

