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.
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 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.
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
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Clean, quiet room and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Everything was wonderful! Helpful, friendly staff, great location, nice amenities.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Bed was good. Tub faucet leaks when simply shut off so it had to get tightened. I couldn’t I tighten it I had to call maintenance bc I didn’t want to break something… breakfast was half decent, eggs were cold.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
Staff was friendly and helpful! Will continue to stay here while at the Mayo,
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
all the above
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Rochester-South
Tiny room. TV reception is terrible! Few electric outlets available. Charging ports don’t work! Very low water flow! Terrible experience!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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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 Mayo Civic Center 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 Apache Mall 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.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Apache Mall.
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.
