Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

A sunset over a city skyline reflected in a calm lake, with industrial buildings and trees in the foreground.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a cityscape with red brick buildings, and a green park area.
A river surrounded by dense green forest under a clear blue sky.
A lake with a wooden pier, people fishing, and a beach with people sunbathing.
A memorial with an American flag, surrounded by a circular wall and illuminated by streetlights.

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Things to do


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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,837 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿3,837
฿4,418 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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. ...
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 ฿3,954 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿3,954
฿4,552 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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 ...
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
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 ฿2,530 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,530
฿2,913 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is ฿4,617 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿4,617
฿5,315 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (2,398 reviews)
"The Kahlers had ties to the Mayos and the clinic going back a century. It is perfectly located on the skyway across the street and skyway from the clinic’s Gonda building, near Methodist hospital, and about four skyway blocks to the Civic Center. The subway walkways will also cover most of the Mayo ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

3 out of 5
1625 Broadway Ave S Rochester MN
The price is ฿2,442 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,442
฿2,812 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,599 reviews)
"We stayed for 2 nights going to the Mayo clinic. They offer a shuttle which is very nice even though we didn't use it. The hot tub was not hot so we didn't get to use it. The restaurant was very nice to have right there and we ate there several times. The room was decent. The beds were great. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
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 ฿4,731 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿4,731
฿5,446 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,713 reviews)
"My one complaint is the lack of sufficient AC outlets near the beds. There was a single duplex outlet between the beds that had a lamp and an alarm clock plugged in. There was no way to plug in my CPAP machine without unplugging the clock. A simple solution would be to use a table lamp with additional ..."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

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

Downtown Rochester

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

Kutzky Park

While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.

Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Mayo Civic Center and Olmsted County Fairgrounds 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.

Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Historic Southwest Travel Guide