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 Clinic
If Mayo Clinic 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.
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 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.
Rochester Art Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rochester Art Center during your travels in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do

Self-Guided Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester

Kahler Grand Hotel
Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
The room was very nice and the front desk people were very friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Clean hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
rooms good
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Brentwood Inn & Suites
Convenient, clean location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 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
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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 Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic 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 Mayo Civic Center 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 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.





