Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

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A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a cityscape with red brick buildings, and a green park area.
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A lake with a wooden pier, people fishing, and a beach with people sunbathing.
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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

£9
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 £92 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£92
19 Sept - 20 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. ...
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 £104 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£104
19 Sept - 20 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! (943 reviews)
"Room was clean, fresh, staff was very helpful, knowledgeable and courteous!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 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 £114 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£114
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,307 reviews)
"First the ramp was full so we had to park elsewhere. Then everything was going smoothly until the AC went out in our room on a 90° day. Then we tried calling the front desk numerous times from the room phone and nobody answered. I had to Google the number for the hotel and call from my cell phone ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
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 £64 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£64
13 Sept - 14 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. ...
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
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 £122 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£122
19 Sept - 20 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 ...
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2.5 out of 5
1517 16th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is £80 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£80
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and rooms, very clean and updated! The kids loved the pool area but the large slide and bball Goal was out of order so a little disappointed, however, we overall enjoyed our room it was very spacious!"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

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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 Apache Mall and Plummer House.

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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