Southeast Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Southeast Minnesota

Rochester featuring skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

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Kutzky Park

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Kutzky Park
Rochester featuring skyline and a city

Historic Southwest

While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.

Historic Southwest
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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.

Slatterly Park
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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.

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East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.

East Side Pioneers
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
The price is AU$231 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$231
7 Jan - 8 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,848 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room. The staff was very helpful

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Kahler Grand Hotel
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area

3.5 out of 5
9 3rd Ave Nw Rochester MN
The price is AU$218 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$218
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,528 reviews)
Great service. Clean room. Good breakfast

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Treasure Island Resort and Casino

Treasure Island Resort and Casino

3 out of 5
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch MN
The price is AU$157 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$157
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Welch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Treasure Island Casino and Island Xtreme Bowl are ...
8/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
HREAT

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Treasure Island Resort and Casino
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berkman

The Berkman

3 out of 5
217 14th Ave SW Rochester MN
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (375 reviews)
It was a bit tricky finding our area we could park in but it worked out.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The Berkman
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
15 1st Street Southeast Rochester MN
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
Very spacious, quiet, accessible via a 10 min walk to Mayo campus all indoors via well-marked skyway and subway. And connected to a City parking deck ($18/day) and many amenities like the Hilton Hotel, The Galleria, good views and more. Second bathroom is a nice touch and the full kitchen w d/w is ...

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Big River Escape Riverside Cabins

Big River Escape Riverside Cabins

3 out of 5
950 N Front St Cochrane WI
Stay at this cabin in Cochrane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Walnut Grove Golf Course and Danzinger Vineyards are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Very clean well taken care of cabins. Always a very good experience.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Big River Escape Riverside Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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