Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

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A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a cityscape with red brick buildings, and a green park area.
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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 ฿3,840 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,840
฿4,421 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
"I have been going to Center Stone for 18 years, before It Was Center, Stone. I liked it better when it was Soldier Field, but the facilities are still clean, and they still offer shuttle service. Harder to get through by phone anymore I have found, but otherwise very nice and still within walking ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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 ฿3,833 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,833
฿4,412 total
8 Aug - 9 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! (923 reviews)
"very clean room, convenient to Mayo Clinic, very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,896 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,896
฿4,485 total
31 Jul - 1 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 ...
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 ฿2,421 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿2,421
฿2,787 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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 ฿4,035 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,035
฿4,645 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,621 reviews)
"I paid a little more to have the convenience of bringing my wife to the room via the Mayo subway tunnels. This worked out well but the hallway carpet outside the elevator on the 2nd floor had a hole in it which raised a red flag. The standard room was small with narrow doorways which made the entry ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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 ฿3,163 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,163
฿3,641 total
2 Aug - 3 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (993 reviews)
"Friendly staff and nice space!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Historic Southwest Travel Guide