Northwest Travel Guide
Rochester
Popular places to visit
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rochester Community and Technical College
Explore the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College as part of your travels around Rochester. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Northwest
Kahler Grand Hotel
Toilet plugged when we checked in. Took a long time to get it fixed. Room was hot. No air conditioning.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Proximity to the Mayo Clinic was so convenient. You could connect the subway level from our hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Closet space incredibly limited. No parking validation. Almost impossible to find luggage cart; carried most by hand needing multiple trips. Font desk person super disinterested and rarely at desk. Really like Crave. Too many other options to stay with Indigo anymore.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Parking lot was full and had to park on street, did get a parking ticket.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Room was very clean with comfortable sitting and good lighting for reading. This place is much nicer that the Best Western down the street and cheaper.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Great place
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northwest
Cimarron
Though Cimarron may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Northern Hills Golf Course and Douglas State Trail Head Rochester.
John Adams
John Adams might not have many top sights, but Assisi Heights and Rochester Recreation Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Washington
Washington might not have many top sights, but Assisi Heights and Rochester Recreation Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Glendale
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glendale and surrounding area, you can visit National Volleyball Center and Rochester Recreation Center.
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.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
