Historic Southwest

Rochester

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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

HK$96
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 HK$623 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
HK$623
HK$717 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (833 reviews)
"Great room."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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 HK$959 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
HK$959
HK$1,104 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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 HK$919 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
HK$919
HK$1,059 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (813 reviews)
"Very helpful, and kind staff."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
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! (1,623 reviews)
"There’s a lot of street work in progress around the hotel right now; but the inconvenience is manageable. You can’t beat the price and convenience for proximity and accessibility to the Mayo Clinic."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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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
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,439 reviews)
"resturants near by are fast food or mediocre, except Caribou Coffee in Lobby which is comparable to Starbucks (Don't have Caribou where we live). ..better to go over to Grand Kahler for meals. Gave 4 on Area around Hotel averaging 3 to shops surrounding hotel but 5 because its just across the street ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Spark by Hilton Rochester South

Spark by Hilton Rochester South

3 out of 5
4165 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$609 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
HK$609
HK$701 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"We are pleased with Hilton’s Spark hotels."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 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 featuring 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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