Southern Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

Rochester showing skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
Rochester showing skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

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

Historic Southwest
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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
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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.

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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.

East Side Pioneers
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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.

Slatterly Park
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 ₹6,721 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹6,721
₹7,737 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (933 reviews)
"Room needed maintenance. I did not ask for handicapped room but got stuck with it cuz they said “no other room available “ I sincerely doubt that."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw, Rochester, MN
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! (1,452 reviews)
"Nice stay, convient. Very clean"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Kahler Grand Hotel
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

2.5 out of 5
435 16th Ave Nw, Rochester, MN
The price is ₹6,884 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹6,884
₹7,925 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and nice. Room was clean but old. Nice pool. I would stay there again. Has a Famous Dave's attached to it. Nice little honey hole in Rochester."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
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 3-star golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely top notch!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Berkman
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 3-star business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"Kitchen was good for an extended stay. We were here for almost 3 weeks. It was more convenient to be able to prepare our own meals instead of going out for each. The skywalks made the walk to the clinic easy so we did not have to rent a car, worry about parking and we saved a lot of money by dping ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Charming Home: 3 Blocks to Winona State University

Charming Home: 3 Blocks to Winona State University

3 out of 5
Winona
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Winona. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Windom Park and Winona Public Library are located nearby.
Charming Home: 3 Blocks to Winona State University
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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