Historic Southwest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Southwest
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 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.
Plummer House
Find out about the history of Rochester with a stop at Plummer House. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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.
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Our pick of the best Historic Southwest Hotel Deals
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
The staff was wonderful and helpful. The shuttle was perfect. With having doctors appts. They were so flexible. Will be staying there again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
No free continental breakfast, but the area shuttle and fruit-infused water were great. Property would benefit by having coffee out all day instead of just during the morning.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
First the toilet clogged n wouldn’t flush. It took about 10 calls to the front desk before anyone answered. Next the bath tub wasn’t draining. I had 2 rooms for 2 nights. This all happened on the second night. I don’t recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Aspen Suites
We appreciate how they go out of their way to cater to families with patients in the hospital. After sitting in the surgical waiting room all day, it was such a wonderful surprise to be offered a bowl of hot soup to take up to our room for the night. We certainly did not feel like eating out ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
EVEN Hotel Rochester - Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Cold room, heater wouldn’t stay on when on very noisy large window with a see through blind, staff both at check in and out were not polite
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Southwest
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.
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 Veterans Memorial.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Apache Mall.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic 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.
