Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

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Stay near popular Historic Southwest attractions

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

9.2/10 (45 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

฿412
per adult
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

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 ฿3,779 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿3,779
฿4,351 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"The vocation of the property was excellent for accessing the Clinics at Mayo. It was really nice to have an on-site restaurant. However, the property is very dated. The window, Air Conditioner roared. The bed sagged dramatically on one side. There were limited electrical outlets and charging stations. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

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 ฿3,772 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿3,772
฿4,342 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (928 reviews)
"The lobby was nice, but the hallways were hot and had a musty smell. The rooms are definitely showing their age. We had booked a three-night stay. On the second night, I turned on the shower and the water came out brown. I let the hot water run for about 10 minutes, but it never cleared up. The sink ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

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 ฿3,835 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,835
฿4,415 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,241 reviews)
"Very close to Mayo clinic and the Peace Plaza. Rooms are very small."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

2.5 out of 5
435 16th Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is ฿2,424 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,424
฿2,790 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 ฿3,956 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿3,956
฿4,555 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very good! (1,650 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2.5 out of 5
1517 16th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is ฿3,112 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,112
฿3,583 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Find the best Historic Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Rochester

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

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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 Cascade Lake Beach and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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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, Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic 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 Cascade Lake Beach.

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