Southern Minnesota Travel Guide
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Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
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.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
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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Popular places to visit
Forestville Mystery Cave State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Forestville Mystery Cave State Park during your travels in Preston. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.
Winona State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Winona State University during your trip to Winona. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Lake Shetek State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shetek State Park during your travels in The Lakes. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Niagara Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Niagara Cave during your travels in Harmony. Amble within the natural setting or visit the churches in this family-friendly area.
Pipestone National Monument
Learn about the local history of Pipestone when you take a trip to Pipestone National Monument. You can enjoy the bars while in the 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
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
- Treasure Island Casino
- Mayo Civic Center
- Apache Mall
- Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
- Jackpot Junction Casino
- Root River
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
- Lake Shetek State Park
- Olmsted County Fairgrounds
- Niagara Cave
- Carleton College
- Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato
- Shattuck-St. Mary's School
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- St. Mary's University of Minnesota
- Caswell Park
- Spam Museum
- Perrot State Park
- Minneopa State Park
- Deer Creek Speedway