Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Rochester
Visit Historic Southwest
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 Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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.
Top hotels in Historic Southwest
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Breakfast was on the luke warm side. We did not try the restaurant. The shuttle service was a great plus.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
We didn't do breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
Very friendly and helpful front desk Staff.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
The keys would stop working frequently. This caused us not to get in our room and frequent visits to the front desk. The pool area is very small and the gym had water standing in the floor.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Aspen Suites
Room was clean and comfy. Hotel staff were nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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 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.
