Downtown Rochester
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Popular places to visit
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester with a visit to 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
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Minnesota-Rochester as part of your travels around 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.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
Though American Cancer Society Hope Lodge might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester while you are here.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can make plans for a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to 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 Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
The hotel is great and cleanliness was better than most 5* hotels. The hotel location for the Mayo Clinic is perfect. The only disappointment was the parking! The parking ramp was full and we had to carry our luggage from where we parked to a block away from the hotel. Understandable due to the major ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
There was NO parking in the Kahler ramp, both of us are handicap & had to park 2 blocks away & paid $12.00 for overnite ...refrig & microwave DIDNOT work... the 1 queen bed mattress was so broken down you rolled off the edge if you layed too close to edge...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
The room was very clean and quiet. We will definitely be back the next time we are at Mayo. They even have a shuttle. Breakfast was hot and delicious. Cody at the front desk made our stay wonderful!
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Good stay
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Breakfast was forgettable. Mattress tired. Decor dated. Place needs a total rehab.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
Everything went fantastic. Everyone was very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 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
Though Northrup might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center.
Pill Hill Historic District
When in Pill Hill Historic District, you can plan a visit to Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Soldiers Field Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
Slatterly Park might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
