John Adams Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit John Adams
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.
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.
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.
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.
Olmsted County Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Olmsted County Fairgrounds 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 John Adams Hotel Deals
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
"Absolutely amazing hotel to stay at if you have celiac or need to be gluten free. It was a dream! Rooms are a little dated but overall great place and location to Mayo!"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Kahler Grand Hotel
"The Kahler is always an excellent choice…particularly if you are visiting the Mayo Clinic."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Excellent breakfast daily. Parking below not user friendly."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic
"Easy check in and out. Quiet room"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Med City Inn & Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
"Once hot breakfast was added it was a great improvement. The dining area is keep clean & isn’t crowded. Staff at front desk varied from nice to snarky. My Doctor cancelled my surgery for medical reasons & ordered me back in 2 weeks. No refunds or credits at given or allowed. Think carefully about ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
"Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. That made all the difference for us since we were commuting to/from Mayo Clinic. The free breakfast was decent, but lacked variety, wearing thin during our 1 week stay. Trash was not emptied nearly often enough from the small bins near the elevators. Also ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in John Adams
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.
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
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.
