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.
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Historic Southwest
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Great place. Nicest staff anywhere.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Nice breakfast selection. My only complaint is the coffee was too weak.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
The employees were very nice and polite.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
The staff was courteous and the room was a suite so it had a lot of nice area.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Nice hotel. Reservation stated that parking was included and that is not true. Parking is $16 per day
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest
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.
Parkway
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkway and surrounding area, you can visit Apache Mall and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Apache Mall.
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, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
