Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
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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.
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Art Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rochester Art Center during your travels in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
Room was clean, rooftop, pool, and sauna was a great spot to relax. The convenience of walking around underground in the winter to get to stores and restaurants is genius! Check out at noon too! Only issue was we have a large truck
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Perfect location for Mayo Clinic. Wonderful options for food. Great hotel amenities.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Good location for Mayo business. Friendly staff. Noisy - due to active train tracks literally next to the building.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Overall great stay with clean roos
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Clean room and comfortable beds
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
This was our 4th or 5th time staying at this hotel and since our last stay, they have updated the lobby. They removed the hotel bar and replaced it with a rolling bar cart that is open 5-9 and no bar stools. Just not as nice as it used to be in that regard. However, the staff is always nice and pleasant, ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
Washington
Washington might not have many top sights, but Assisi Heights and Rochester Recreation Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
