Parkway 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 Parkway
Kahler Grand Hotel
It’s a basic hotel, centrally located to the main Mayo Clinic facilities. Good restaurants.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Aspen Suites
The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. A free shuttle to Mayo Clinic stops right outside the front lobby doors, Mayo St. Mary's Hospital is just across the street, and there are several restaurant options in walking distance from the property. The kitchenette in the suite, complementary ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Staff was very nice and the room was very pleasant
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Very clean. Ɓed was way too soft. The dining menu was limited but good. Had 3 meals there and were very satisfied. Servers were all incredible.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
This was your second time staying here. Our first time we were in a pool side room and it was fine. Our second time thr tub wouldn’t drain. I went to the front desk. The front desk employee was so rude about it. The hot tub wasn’t “hot” and they do not enforce the 15 people in the hot tub rule even ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkway
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
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.
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.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
