Southern Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

Rochester featuring skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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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
Rochester featuring skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

Historic Southwest
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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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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.

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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.

East Side Pioneers
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is NZ$246 per night from 31 Dec to 1 Jan
NZ$246
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,840 reviews)
Room was great. They put us near their pool which was requested. Food was great at their restaurant.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 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 NZ$254 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
NZ$254
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,519 reviews)
Clean and well kept hotel. Extremely quiet even though in the heart of the city. Tunnels to the Mayo Clinic were extremely beneficial. Kind and efficient staff. Parking was confusing due to construction surrounding the hotel.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Hampton Inn Rochester-South

Hampton Inn Rochester-South

2.5 out of 5
1755 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is NZ$160 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$160
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Very nice selection and it's served until 10:00 am. The pool area is open 24 hrs and very nice. Easy parking with restaurants in walking distance.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hampton Inn Rochester-South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berkman

The Berkman

3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW Rochester MN
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (372 reviews)
Clean rooms, the staff were very friendly! We would love to stay there again.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

The Berkman
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 1st Street Southeast Rochester MN
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
Very spacious, quiet, accessible via a 10 min walk to Mayo campus all indoors via well-marked skyway and subway. And connected to a City parking deck ($18/day) and many amenities like the Hilton Hotel, The Galleria, good views and more. Second bathroom is a nice touch and the full kitchen w d/w is ...

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Root River Valley Cabin ~ Lanesboro, MN

Root River Valley Cabin ~ Lanesboro, MN

Lanesboro MN
Stay at this cabin in Lanesboro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
Another great stay in Lanesboro! 3rd year, cabin is so nice, and so close to Lanesboro. Will be heading back again next year!

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Root River Valley Cabin ~ Lanesboro, MN
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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