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
Great stay during a stressful time. Room was cleaned excellently every time and we didn’t have to worry about anything
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean. Only thing is the pool area- very strong chlorine smell, no ventilation and water dripping from the ceiling from condensation getting everything wet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
Clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Staff at check in was friendly and efficient!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
good staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 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 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 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.
Historic Southwest Travel Guide
- Plummer House
- Mayo Clinic
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
- Mayo Civic Center
- Apache Mall
- National Volleyball Center
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Root River
- Olmsted County Fairgrounds
- Douglas State Trail Head Rochester
- Rochester Art Center
- Marcus Rochester Cinema
- Northern Hills Golf Course
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
- Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center
- Carley State Park
- Shops University Square
- Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business
- Mayo Park
