What to do in Rochester, MN

Activities, attractions and tours
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Rochester Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Rochester has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Rochester, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Rochester with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Rochester

Rochester is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Rochester, and make it a breeze to explore Rochester and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Rochester to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Rochester, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Rochester.

Rochester attractions

Rochester has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Rochester to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Rochester.

Looking for things to do in Rochester can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Rochester or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Rochester attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

While there might not be top attractions in Historic Southwest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Apache Mall.

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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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

Kutzky Park
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East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

East Side Pioneers
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Slatterly Park

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

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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northrup

Day trip destinations from Rochester