Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
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Photo provided by Don Anderson
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
Photo provided by Chad Johnson

Popular places to visit

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

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.

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Plummer House

Find out about the history of Rochester with a stop at Plummer House. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Plummer House

Mayo Clinic

If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus

If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus

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.

Mayo Civic Center

Apache Mall

During your visit to Rochester, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Apache Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Apache Mall

Things to do

Rochester Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

฿402
per adult
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
220 S Broadway, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿2,299 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,299
฿2,647 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
Bathroom
"Bathroom doors could be different, there barn style doors. Not very much privacy. No breakfast offered."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
401 6th St Sw, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿4,046 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿4,046
฿4,658 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"every thing is go o d"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

3 out of 5
225 S Broadway, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿3,515 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿3,515
฿4,047 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (818 reviews)
"Hg hmm mmmgzcbv"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿4,159 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,159
฿4,789 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,689 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable room. Meeting space was very nice for our event. Excellent restaurant."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿4,243 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,243
฿4,885 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,484 reviews)
"The rooms are very old and stink. They smell like dirty old people. Beds very uncomfortable the price is expensive. The convenience is the only reason I would return. If I had an appointment at Mayo. Also the parking lot was full and had to go 2 blocks away to park. Had already paid for our parking. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Spark by Hilton Rochester South

Spark by Hilton Rochester South

3 out of 5
4165 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿2,316 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,316
฿2,666 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
"Nice property remodel!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton Rochester South
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest

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Pill Hill Historic District

Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pill Hill Historic District
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Parkway

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkway and surrounding area, you can visit Plummer House and Apache Mall.

Parkway
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Rochester
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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.

Folwell
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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.

Kutzky Park
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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Slatterly Park

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