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.
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.
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.
Regional Sports Center
Catch an event at Regional Sports Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Historic Southwest Hotel Deals
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
"Nice to have a good bar/restaurant on site"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
"Q"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Upper Rooms
"Loved that we had our own parking spot. We were able to walk to most places downtown in about 15 minutes. Was nice and clean, beds were comfortable. Plenty of space to spread out."
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
"The plumbing has problems. The room I was checked into on the 9th floor had a toilet that randomly ran & sometimes wouldn't flush because there was no water in the tank. Other times, even through there was water in the tank, the toilet still wouldn't flush. I was moved to another room, on the 10th ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
"1"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Historic Southwest
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, Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Art Center are top sights worth seeing.
Folwell
Though Folwell may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
