Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

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Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
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Photo provided by Don Anderson
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
Photo provided by Chad Johnson

Popular places to visit

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

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.

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

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.

Plummer House

Mayo Clinic

If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus

If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus

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.

Mayo Civic Center

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.

Apache Mall

Things to do

Rochester Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

฿399
per adult
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

3.5 out of 5
220 S Broadway, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿3,089 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,089
฿3,653 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (796 reviews)
"This is a pleasant place to stay if you’re being seen at the Mayo Clinic. It’s a 5 minute walk to the subway level, via the skyway. There are numerous restaurants nearby. The restaurant in the hotel, Crave, is convenient and very good. Disappointed that the hotel did not provide bottled water in ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
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 ฿3,961 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿3,961
฿4,560 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Shuttle direct to Mayo Clinic good bar and restaurant with reasonable pricing"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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 ฿3,799 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,799
฿4,373 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (786 reviews)
"Front desk staff were awesome. Always a pleasure to stay here."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
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 ฿2,514 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,514
฿2,895 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (944 reviews)
"Nice large rooms, good dining options on site"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
The price is ฿4,154 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿4,154
฿4,782 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,465 reviews)
"So convenient to the Mayo Clinic to which it is connected. Biggest minus is the parking which is owned by the city and makes going in and out difficult and expensive(at times the parking was added to the room which made it much more convenient than having to give your Visa card every time going in ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
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 ฿2,575 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿2,575
฿2,965 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly, professional, and accommodating. Beds are comfortable, good selection of pillows, plenty of clean towels. Has pool & small exercise room. Fantastic continental breakfast!! I love that it is connected to Famous Dave’s!! There is a shuttle to & from the medical center, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest

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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.

Pill Hill Historic District
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Parkway

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkway and surrounding area, you can visit Plummer House and Apache Mall.

Parkway
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
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Folwell

Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

Folwell
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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.

Kutzky Park
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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.

Slatterly Park

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