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
Bathroom doors could be different, there barn style doors. Not very much privacy. No breakfast offered.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Was in town for a big swim meet. Loved having basically an apartment for several days. May things to walk to. Could use a deep clean and some needed upgrades (getting AC to your room via a fan from the main room is loud and no ideal).
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Five night stay, first time at this property. Clean, great to have a fridge & microwave, comfortable beds and bedding, connected to Galleria & Mayo by skywalk, food available for purchase. Was not quiet due to traffic but quieted down after 10pm. Parking is self ($19/day)or valet($25). Would stay ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
Nice property remodel!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center 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 Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
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.
