Downtown 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.
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.
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.
Rochester Art Center
Enjoy a stop at Rochester Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
If American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Things to do
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Room needs better attention. Vacuum in corners and along walls. Whomever hung pictures and mirror, didn't know what they were doing. Hire a professional next time. Mirror totally in wrong spot. Breakfast and staff helpful and pleasant. Parking, awful!! Signage badly needs updating. Diagrams on where ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Good
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Clean, comfortable hotel in a great location. It’s surrounded by bars and restaurants. The parking garage attached to the hotel is not included in the nightly price but when we were there, it was only $16 for the night, not bad.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Breakfast menu was awesome. Last place we had to pay for parking. Not an issue here. The Subway tunnel is extremely handy and helpful. Would stay here again. My only bummer, No pool.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic
Very convenient for Mayo appointments
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
