Historic Southwest Travel 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Our pick of the best Historic Southwest Hotel Deals
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Very convenient when needing Mayo Clinic.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Clean room, friendly staff. All kinds of services and great food. We also got gift bags for our dogs and our toddler filled with toys, and goodies. Would recommend this hotel to a friend and stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
It was clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. Best of all, it is across the street from Mayo's Gonda Building. Parking is expensive.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Aspen Suites
Everybody was polite. Morning breakfast was similar to other places I have stayed. In the afternoon they have light foods that were also complimentary. Hallways are tight coming off elevator.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Staff, able to eat to the bar and grill connecting to the motel
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Everything at the hotel wqs great!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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 Soldiers Field Golf Course 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 Apache Mall and Soldiers Field Golf Course.
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 Soldiers Field Golf Course.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic 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, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Southwest Travel Guide
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