Folwell Travel Guide
Rochester
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 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.
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.
Rochester Recreation Center
Catch an event at Rochester Recreation Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rochester Community and Technical College
Explore the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College as part of your travels around Rochester. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do

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Top hotels in Folwell

The Berkman
My daughter and I stayed in a queen studio for a 3-day dance competition (only a quick 10 minute drive to the Civic Center👍) The entire complex is very clean and our room was too. We really enjoyed having a kitchen with a full sized fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, full set of CLEAN silverware, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
This was a mix of good and bad. I frequently visit quarterly and this is the first time I stayed at this hotel. Staff were friendly. They had no free coffee available at any time which I found odd since not sure if I have found a hotel that didn't offer this. I did park in the adjacent ramp for 2 ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
There was NO parking in the Kahler ramp, both of us are handicap & had to park 2 blocks away & paid $12.00 for overnite ...refrig & microwave DIDNOT work... the 1 queen bed mattress was so broken down you rolled off the edge if you layed too close to edge...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Great deal for the price
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
We rented 2 rooms, 614 and 612. 612 had missing tiles from the ceiling in the bathroom, and the couch had stains on it (disgusting). The bed though it appeared made had long dark hairs in the bed. Room 614 was clean and comfortable, but the couch and recliner appeared well used and the carpet was ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
The room was very clean and quiet. We will definitely be back the next time we are at Mayo. They even have a shuttle. Breakfast was hot and delicious. Cody at the front desk made our stay wonderful!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Folwell

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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