Downtown Rochester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Rochester
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Downtown Rochester Hotel Deals
Kahler Grand Hotel
For the price parking should be cheaper and breakfast should be free, especially since most people are staying here for medical reasons
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Very clean, nice breakfast and convenient to the clinic via walking subway.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Nice room
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Clean room and helpful, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Pillows were too flat. Only had 3 small pillows 4 would have been nice
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
Great stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial 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 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.
