Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Rochester
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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
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
Reviewed on 10 Aug 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 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.
- Plummer House
- Mayo Clinic
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
- Mayo Civic Center
- Apache Mall
- Root River
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Olmsted County Fairgrounds
- National Volleyball Center
- Mayo Park
- Rochester Art Center
- Shops University Square
- Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business
- Northern Hills Golf Course
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
- Douglas State Trail Head Rochester
- History Center of Olmsted County
- Carley State Park