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.
Mayo Park
After visiting Mayo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester.
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
The hotel stay was fine except for fluctuating water temperature that made showering a challenge. The Grand Kahler is an interesting place. Food and drinks at the attached restaurants were very good.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
So very convenient to Mayo buildings. Caribou, Jimmy Jones and Aisian food all right there. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Staff was kind in all my interactions. Hotel was clean and well cared for. The room itself was very nice!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Clean hotel with a good breakfast close to Mayo Clinic
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Friendly staff, very clean. Quiet rooms. Very dated
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
The room was clean and nice. One bed had a squeak which was a little annoying but truly minor. It was my second stay here in 2 weeks and I'll keep coming back if we are going to Mayo. It's super convenient, great staff, good breakfast and the rooms are really nice. They treat you well here.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 Plummer House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art 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 Mayo Civic Center 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 Rochester Recreation Center and Assisi Heights are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
