Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Rochester
Visit Historic Southwest
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rochester Recreation Center
Catch an event at Rochester Recreation Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Regional Sports Center
Catch an event at Regional Sports Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
"Room great and clean. Front desk staff extremely helpful and thorough"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
"Clean property and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
"The Kahler is always an excellent choice…particularly if you are visiting the Mayo Clinic."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
"The room was neat and clean although the property less so. The location is near chain and ethnic restaurants and had a nice pub on the property which offered a discount. I would return because of price and location."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Nice"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
"Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. That made all the difference for us since we were commuting to/from Mayo Clinic. The free breakfast was decent, but lacked variety, wearing thin during our 1 week stay. Trash was not emptied nearly often enough from the small bins near the elevators. Also ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
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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, 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.
