What to do in Rochester, MN

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Places to Visit in Rochester

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Rochester

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Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

While there might not be top attractions in Historic Southwest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Apache Mall.

Historic Southwest
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Kutzky Park

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While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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East Side Pioneers

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

East Side Pioneers
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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Mayo Civic Center and Olmsted County Fairgrounds are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Recreation Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northrup

Day trip destinations from Rochester