Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Rochester
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Popular places to visit
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Civic Center
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
If American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Park
After visiting Mayo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester.
Things to do
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
"Was not told of two functions that happened when we stayed there. Live bands playing music all night on Thursday and an outside wedding with live music on Friday playing until 10:30pm. We were right above the wedding and had a view from our 3rd floor window. It was extremely loud and very uncomfortable ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Excellent breakfast daily. Parking below not user friendly."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
"Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. That made all the difference for us since we were commuting to/from Mayo Clinic. The free breakfast was decent, but lacked variety, wearing thin during our 1 week stay. Trash was not emptied nearly often enough from the small bins near the elevators. Also ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
"The staff were nice and helpful. The room and hotel were clean. Housecleaning is advertised as being included, however it is by request only. Requests for what you want done in your room (i.e. trash can emptied, bed made, bathroom cleaned) must be checked and turned in before 8 am for the room to ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
"You could live with the tired property but the beds felt like there were springs coming out of them and the pillows and sheets were terrible. Needless to say both my husband and I had a horrible night sleep. The location is great. It’s an old hotel that needs renovating badly. I would stay there ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
"Great place to stay if you are visiting the Mayo Clinic."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Rochester
Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
