Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

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Stay near popular Historic Southwest attractions

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

9.2/10 (45 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

฿407
per adult
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

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
The price is ฿3,577 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,577
฿4,118 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Dirty at the pool. Ants on the floor. Room was not really clean."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,780 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿3,780
฿4,352 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,298 reviews)
"The heat was not adjustable. Fan kept running"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

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Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,149 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿4,149
฿4,776 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,699 reviews)
"Breakfast was good and parking was a dood benefit"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 ฿2,611 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,611
฿3,005 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,463 reviews)
"Here's a shorter version: --- **★☆☆☆☆ Disappointing stay — would not recommend** Stayed 3 nights (Aug 27–30) in two rooms at the Americana in Rochester. Rooms were not clean, and elevator carpets were dirty and smelly. Housekeeping after two days only did a towel service — no cleaning of the wash ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
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 ฿3,416 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿3,416
฿3,932 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"This is my first time staying at Hotel Indigo. The staff was amazing. I had to keep adding nights and they were so accommodating. The room was just right. It was clean , well stocked and easy access to the Mayo Clinic. I really liked the front desk people. Super friendly and helpful. Love the attached ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Find the best Historic Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Rochester

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

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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 Mayo Civic Center and Cascade Lake Beach.

Folwell

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

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.

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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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