Southern Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

Rochester featuring skyline and a city

Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
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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 Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.

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East Side Pioneers

If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Mayo Civic Center 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$214 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$214
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,689 reviews)
Clean, comfortable room. Meeting space was very nice for our event. Excellent restaurant.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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$216 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$216
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,484 reviews)
The rooms are very old and stink. They smell like dirty old people. Beds very uncomfortable the price is expensive. The convenience is the only reason I would return. If I had an appointment at Mayo. Also the parking lot was full and had to go 2 blocks away to park. Had already paid for our parking. ...

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Spark by Hilton Rochester South

Spark by Hilton Rochester South

3 out of 5
4165 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN
The price is AU$125 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$125
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
Nice property remodel!

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton Rochester South
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 3-star golf aparthotel in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (354 reviews)
Everything was great as always as The Berkman

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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 3-star business-friendly apartment in Rochester. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Shops University ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
Great staff, clean room, spacious kitchen and living room.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Root River Valley Cabin ~ Lanesboro, MN

Root River Valley Cabin ~ Lanesboro, MN

Lanesboro
Stay at this cabin in Lanesboro. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Commonweal Theatre Company and Lanesboro Arts Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (330 reviews)
A lovely setting!! Comfortable sitting areas.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Root River Valley Cabin ~ Lanesboro, MN
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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