Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
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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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(1 review)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Activities

Rochester Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

AU$20
per adult
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Our pick of the best Historic Southwest Hotel Deals

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
220 S Broadway, Rochester, MN
Fully refundable
The price is AU$223 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (674 reviews)
"Clean, modern, easy to get to food and Skywalk to the clinic. Recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area, an IHG Hotel
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 AU$226 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The employees at the front desk were very helpful and kind. This was our first time here and we would come back."

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 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 AU$217 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$217
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (734 reviews)
"Excellent location, nise staff, close to many restauraunts. Connected to skywalk to get anywhere, including everything at the MAYO clinic, mall, restauraunts, art and civic center, library.Had everything we needed. Pool and hottub were wonderful. Breakfast and parking not including so take that into ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Next to Mayo Clinic 518A
Next to Mayo Clinic 518A
Rochester
Stay at this vacation home in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Shops ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Excellent Stay!
"I really appreciated the cleanliness of the house, location to Mayo Clinic was perfect, spacious enough, and all the high quality amenities in the house and kitchen to be able to cook there too. Thanks for having a grill too! Parking was conveniently located by the house. The host was very prompt, ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

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Next to Mayo Clinic 518A
Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Grand Hotel
3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
The price is AU$284 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$284
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,264 reviews)
"Location to Mayo."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
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 AU$255 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,289 reviews)
"The heat was too high and made sleeping difficult despite attempts to turn down the thermostat. Otherwise like the accommodations."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest

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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 Apache Mall and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

Parkway
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Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater 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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Apache Mall.

Folwell
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Kutzky Park

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Slatterly Park
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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Minnesota Children's Museum and Rochester Civic Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northrup

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