Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Rochester
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.
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.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Art Center
Enjoy a stop at Rochester Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Civic Theater
You can enjoy a show at Rochester Civic Theater during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
If American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Rochester Hotel Deals
Kahler Grand Hotel
Breakfast is extra. Was told a room was reserved for other family that came two days later & was given the smallest room ever for the same price.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
I’m
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Excelente
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Good stay
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Clean room and bathroom but very outdated.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
Everything went fantastic. Everyone was very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Plummer House and Mayo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
