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 ฿3,736 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿3,736
฿4,301 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,022 reviews)
"We loved our stay! Staff was excellent, we will be back"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 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 ฿3,729 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿3,729
฿4,293 total
12 Sept - 13 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
"very comfortable stay and very easy walk to Mayo Clinic. Front desk was helpful and the maids were very good and helpful. will stay there again."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is ฿4,381 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿4,381
฿5,044 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
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
The price is ฿4,087 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿4,087
฿4,705 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (1,697 reviews)
"The major problem we encountered during our stay was that electronic keys were not getting us into the room. It took 4 attempts to get an electronic keep to work!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 ฿2,470 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿2,470
฿2,843 total
28 Aug - 29 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,015 reviews)
"I have been coming to this place many times over the last 3 years. I gave good ratings previously. However, I think that cleanliness is getting questionable. The carpets are in dire need of steam cleaning or of being replaced. It is inexpensive compare to many other hotel/motels, and well located, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG

4 out of 5
101 11TH Avenue SW Rochester MN
The price is ฿3,304 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿3,304
฿4,246 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
EVEN Hotel 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.

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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.

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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