Southern Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson
Photo provided by Don Anderson
Photo provided by Howard Lower Photography
Photo provided by Chad Johnson

Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
Default Image

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.

Kutzky Park
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

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

Historic Southwest
Default Image

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.

Slatterly Park
Default Image

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.

Folwell
Default Image

East Side Pioneers

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

East Side Pioneers
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,623 reviews)
"There’s a lot of street work in progress around the hotel right now; but the inconvenience is manageable. You can’t beat the price and convenience for proximity and accessibility to the Mayo Clinic."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
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
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,439 reviews)
"resturants near by are fast food or mediocre, except Caribou Coffee in Lobby which is comparable to Starbucks (Don't have Caribou where we live). ..better to go over to Grand Kahler for meals. Gave 4 on Area around Hotel averaging 3 to shops surrounding hotel but 5 because its just across the street ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Spark by Hilton Rochester South

Spark by Hilton Rochester South

3 out of 5
4165 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN
The price is Rp1.352.865 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp1.352.865
Rp1.557.487 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (182 reviews)
"We are pleased with Hilton’s Spark hotels."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Spark by Hilton Rochester South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berkman

The Berkman

3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (345 reviews)
"It was a lovely place for my family to return to each night."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Berkman
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 1st Street Southeast, Rochester, MN
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
"Great spacious apartments for long stay."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow

Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow

3 out of 5
717 Grand St, Winona, MN
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Winona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Huff Center and Altra Federal Credit Union ...
Big River Escape Parkside Bungalow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Southern Minnesota