Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Rochester
Visit Historic Southwest
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
Room was clean and comfortable Staff courteous Comfortable beds Great restaurant
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
This was our 4th or 5th time staying at this hotel and since our last stay, they have updated the lobby. They removed the hotel bar and replaced it with a rolling bar cart that is open 5-9 and no bar stools. Just not as nice as it used to be in that regard. However, the staff is always nice and pleasant, ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Everything was wonderful. The rooms were clean, the staff was fantastic and the shuttle drivers were amazing!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
Room was spotless, shower and bathroom could use some updating
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Clean room. Easy walk to many places to eat, and Mayo right across the street! I had to park at Weat parking lot due to construction and limited parking available at hotel. Construction was loud until 9 pm so not relaxing without the tv on to block out the noise!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Room was nice, 2 queen beds and a very comfortable recliner, spent the whole night in it! The bathroom was small, but adequate. The TV worked great. The free breakfast was more than sufficient: coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider, orange juice, bread, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, waffles with ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Mayo Civic Center 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 Veterans Memorial.
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.
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, Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
