Southeast Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Red Wing MN. Home of the worlds largest boot!
Red Wing MN. Home of the worlds largest boot!
Beautiful trout stream in SE MN.  The fly fishing is amazing.  #browntrout #flyfishing #redwing #minnesota
Nestled amongst the grand bluffs of the Mississippi River in Lake City, The Jewel Golf Club offers an unsurpassed golf experience. The course winds throughout 800 acres of the river valley routed through a variety of terrain. It was also designed with five sets of tee boxes in order to accommodate golfers of any ability level. Bring a friend!

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Canoes for rent in the summer on Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota

Where to stay in Southeast Minnesota

Skyline of Downtown Rochester, Minnesota, Looking Over the Zumbro River

Downtown Rochester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Kutzky Park
Rochester which includes landscape views, a sunset and a lake or waterhole

Historic Southwest

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

Historic Southwest
Mural in Rochester MN

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.

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East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Folwell
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is ₹11,386 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
₹11,386
₹13,109 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,858 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Treasure Island Resort and Casino

Treasure Island Resort and Casino

3 out of 5
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch MN
The price is ₹7,747 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
₹7,747
₹9,654 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Welch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Treasure Island Casino and Island Xtreme Bowl are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Treasure Island Resort and Casino
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic

3 out of 5
1625 Broadway Ave S Rochester MN
The price is ₹7,218 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
₹7,218
₹8,310 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,181 reviews)
Very helpful staff. Wasn't able to try breakfast due to my schedule

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berkman

The Berkman

3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW Rochester MN
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (380 reviews)
This is a wonderful, comfortable space. My mom was hospitalized at St. Mary’s and I was able to run back over within 5 minutes when I needed to. It was so nice to have a cozy welcoming space during the chaos of having someone hospitalized.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Berkman
Big River Escape Riverside Cabins

Big River Escape Riverside Cabins

3 out of 5
950 N Front St Cochrane WI
Stay at this cabin in Cochrane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Walnut Grove Golf Course and Danzinger Vineyards are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
I was not aware that the property did not provide towels and wash cloths. (I didn’t read the whole description. Lesson learned). When I called about it they directed me to a stash of towels in another building. He didn’t have to do that! Great customer service!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Big River Escape Riverside Cabins
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 1st Street Southeast Rochester MN
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
Very spacious, quiet, accessible via a 10 min walk to Mayo campus all indoors via well-marked skyway and subway. And connected to a City parking deck ($18/day) and many amenities like the Hilton Hotel, The Galleria, good views and more. Second bathroom is a nice touch and the full kitchen w d/w is ...

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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