Folwell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Rochester Recreation Center
Catch an event at Rochester Recreation Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rochester Community and Technical College
Explore the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College as part of your travels around Rochester. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
Activities

Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Our pick of the best Folwell Hotel Deals

The Berkman
My daughter and I stayed in a queen studio for a 3-day dance competition (only a quick 10 minute drive to the Civic Center👍) The entire complex is very clean and our room was too. We really enjoyed having a kitchen with a full sized fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, full set of CLEAN silverware, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Convenient location
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
The lobby is dilapidated with broken floor tiles. Checkin desk is a small area and crowded area. Discovered the toilet would not flush. We had to call front twice before maintenance came over an hour later. Carpeting in the room and throughout hotel was old and full of stains. Furnishing and bathroom ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Staff was great checking us in and very clean hotel.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
Had patio room which was nice to have. Breakfast not much variety, our last night lost hanging in parking lot playing bags. It was loud and hard to go to bed early. Room phone from next door rang and rang and rang. So frustrated
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Rochester-Mayo Clinic/St Marys
It was an ok place. Old dirty small parking area. Suits for a quick overnight
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Folwell

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.

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.

Parkway
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parkway and surrounding area, you can visit Apache Mall and Soldiers Field Golf Course.

Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.

Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
