Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
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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.
Mayo Park
After visiting Mayo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rochester.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
Clean, comfortable room. Meeting space was very nice for our event. Excellent restaurant.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
The rooms are very old and stink. They smell like dirty old people. Beds very uncomfortable the price is expensive. The convenience is the only reason I would return. If I had an appointment at Mayo. Also the parking lot was full and had to go 2 blocks away to park. Had already paid for our parking. ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Bathroom doors could be different, there barn style doors. Not very much privacy. No breakfast offered.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Excellent service at the front desk! I had a tricky situation with a traveling companion and the lady working was so kind, patient, and professional. The hotel itself was clean and comfortable. I was traveling with 2 friends so we loved having the “living space” in our room plus the kitchen and island ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
The room was clean and nice. One bed had a squeak which was a little annoying but truly minor. It was my second stay here in 2 weeks and I'll keep coming back if we are going to Mayo. It's super convenient, great staff, good breakfast and the rooms are really nice. They treat you well here.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Brentwood Inn & Suites
The parking area was safe, open, lit up. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room was really clean and had everything we needed. It was very quiet in our room during our stay. The temp was perfect upon arrival and windows could be opened and air conditioner was there if needed, remote included! ...
Reviewed on 18 Oct 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.
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.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center, 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.
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.
Washington
Washington might not have many top sights, but Rochester Recreation Center and Assisi Heights are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
