Historic Southwest
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 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.
Rochester Recreation Center
Catch an event at Rochester Recreation Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Historic Southwest
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Breakfast was very good. Many selections, fresh. Room was very quiet.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Nice hotel near mayo.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
We did not eat at the hotel or use the pool.
Reviewed on 12 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
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
This hotel is NOT for anyone using a wheelchair. Although it is advertised as wheelchair accessible, it is not easy. The only automatic door was the front lobby entrance, side doors did not have easy access and the threshold of these doors were nearly impossible to get over. Our room was on the first ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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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.
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.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art 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.
