Historic Southwest Travel Guide

Rochester

A sunset over a city skyline reflected in a calm lake, with industrial buildings and trees in the foreground.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing, a cityscape with red brick buildings, and a green park area.
A river surrounded by dense green forest under a clear blue sky.
A lake with a wooden pier, people fishing, and a beach with people sunbathing.
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Stay near popular Historic Southwest attractions

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

9.2/10 (45 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle

Rp222.380
per adult
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
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Top hotels in Historic Southwest

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area

3 out of 5
401 6th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.055.252 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.055.252
Rp2.366.111 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Nothing to complain about"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN

3 out of 5
225 S Broadway Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.054.717 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
Rp2.054.717
Rp2.365.494 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (927 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, room was very clean(smelled great) and the whole facility is beautiful! Our second time staying and definitely will stay again."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp2.063.911 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.063.911
Rp2.375.959 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
Kahler Grand Hotel
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

2.5 out of 5
435 16th Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is Rp1.314.168 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp1.314.168
Rp1.512.826 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 Rp2.235.348 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.235.348
Rp2.573.535 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,649 reviews)
"The check in was good, the room was great. Thanks"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's

2.5 out of 5
1517 16th St Sw Rochester MN
The price is Rp1.695.439 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.695.439
Rp1.951.873 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,015 reviews)
"Good location, breakfast, wifi is touchy"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's
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Where to stay in Historic Southwest

Find the best Historic Southwest areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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

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

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Slatterly Park

While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic 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 Cascade Lake Beach.

Historic Southwest Travel Guide