Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Rochester
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Historic Southwest
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Good service. Restaurant is excellent
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
The staff was excellent. We were there for a hockey tournament and the lobby was packed with people trying to check in. Staff was courteous and helpful in handling the crowd.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Great stay. We’ll be back again next year!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
Perfect staff to greet you and answer all your inquiries.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Overall, the room was very clean. Needs some updating. Beds were comfortable but heater fan very noisey. You have to pay for parking but very limited places to park in one of their ramps. The other ramp can only accommodate vehicles under six feet. None of these things are mentioned on thier website. ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
Fresh yogurt option was nice but needed a better way to be flavored. Beyond that everything else was basically carbs.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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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 Plummer House 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 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.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
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.
