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
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Our pick of the best Downtown Rochester Hotel Deals
Kahler Grand Hotel
It was close to Mayo Clinic which was the reason we were there. It’s an older hotel and its age is starting to show. We had a few problems with our room which were fixed the following day but no housekeeping. Maybe housekeeping is only every few days? We did not eat in their restaurants so cannot ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
We paid extra for covered parking but there weren’t enough spaces. Their garage was almost always full. Frustrating to search for alternative parking late at night. Staff was helpful and refunded our parking charge.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 1 May 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Clean room and bathroom but very outdated.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 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art 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 Mayo Civic 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.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
