Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
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Photo provided by Don Anderson
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
Photo provided by Chad Johnson

Popular places to visit

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

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.

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Plummer House

Find out about the history of Rochester with a stop at Plummer House. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Plummer House

Mayo Clinic

If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus

If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.

Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus

Mayo Civic Center

Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Mayo Civic Center

Apache Mall

During your visit to Rochester, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Apache Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Apache Mall

Things to do

Rochester Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

£9
per adult
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

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 £68 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
£68
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (814 reviews)
"Generally, we found the staff at Mayo Clinic and others met in Rochester very friendly and helpful. The Indigo hotel staff not so much."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
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 £105 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£105
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Close to Mayo Clnic with hotel providing very convenient shuttle service."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

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 £101 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£101
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (803 reviews)
"A room of the expected quality, although the air conditioner was extremely loud and I had to sleep with earplugs. Hotel did not notify me of a package delivery and I had to chase it down. Cooked breakfast options were poor. The pool and hot tub area is nice. Convenient location to restaurants."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £110 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£110
30 Aug - 31 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,535 reviews)
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Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic S

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic S

3 out of 5
4353 Canal Pl SE, Rochester, MN
The price is £61 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£61
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"The staff are very friendly and for the price it’s a very nice and clean hotel! Would recommend to anyone visiting Rochester"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rochester Mayo Clinic S
Spark by Hilton Rochester South

Spark by Hilton Rochester South

3 out of 5
4165 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN
The price is £63 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£63
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
"This place was convenient and nice. There were a few things that needed attention. There was no shower gel in the shower- was never refilled, the laundry area was dirty, the elevator doors needed a good wipe down, and the jets in the hot tub were not working. The room was clean, the bed and pillows ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Spark by Hilton Rochester South
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest

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Pill Hill Historic District

Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Pill Hill Historic District
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Parkway

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkway and surrounding area, you can visit Plummer House and Apache Mall.

Parkway
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
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Folwell

Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

Folwell
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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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.

Kutzky Park
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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Slatterly Park

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