Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic 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.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
If American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Activities
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Our pick of the best Downtown Rochester Hotel Deals
Kahler Grand Hotel
Room was great. They put us near their pool which was requested. Food was great at their restaurant.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Great service. Clean room. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
The room was perfect clean and absolutely perfect
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Clean room. Appreciate the shuttle service
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Clean room
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
This was our 4th or 5th time staying at this hotel and since our last stay, they have updated the lobby. They removed the hotel bar and replaced it with a rolling bar cart that is open 5-9 and no bar stools. Just not as nice as it used to be in that regard. However, the staff is always nice and pleasant, ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
