Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Rochester





Visit Historic Southwest
Stay near popular Historic Southwest attractions
Things to do

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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
"The shuttle to Mayo and St Mary's was super convenient and reliable."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
"Great location for walking about and restaurants. Clean and modern hotel."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
"The location could not be better."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"We had an issue with our first room battery was dead on door lock so they were able to move us. We appreciated the accomadati9n and the breakfast. Staff was helpful. Could use maybe a swing or slide outside by the dinosaur statue. My son pived it."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Shops University Square 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 Cascade Lake Beach and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Cascade Lake Beach.





