Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Southwest
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Our pick of the best Historic Southwest Hotel Deals
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Staff was kind in all my interactions. Hotel was clean and well cared for. The room itself was very nice!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Our toilet didn't work properly for the first day and the shower had soap buildup.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Five night stay, first time at this property. Clean, great to have a fridge & microwave, comfortable beds and bedding, connected to Galleria & Mayo by skywalk, food available for purchase. Was not quiet due to traffic but quieted down after 10pm. Parking is self ($19/day)or valet($25). Would stay ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
The hotel stay was fine except for fluctuating water temperature that made showering a challenge. The Grand Kahler is an interesting place. Food and drinks at the attached restaurants were very good.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
So very convenient to Mayo buildings. Caribou, Jimmy Jones and Aisian food all right there. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
It was wonderful
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest
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.
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.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
