Historic Southwest Travel Guide
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Visit Historic Southwest
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
"Dedicated gluten free kitchen for dining at Twig restaurant"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
"We got a king bed on the 6th floor. When we first got there, they stated that the housekeeping was behind so they weren’t sure if our room was going to be ready. Yet we were guaranteed a room at 3pm. Luckily, we were able to get one. The room had clean sheets & a clean bathroom. The carpet had blood ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
"Staff is helpful and friendly. Room is clean, comfortable and relaxing."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Rooms had an odor to them that wasn’t appealing, outlets were scarce."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
"The room itself was a good size, but the humidity was unbearable. It was so damp that even the bed sheets felt wet. I left my suitcase open overnight, and by the next morning all of my clothes felt humid and had developed a musty smell after just one night. The rooms are carpeted, and because of ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Affordable stay close to Mayo Clinic."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Historic Southwest

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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.

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.





