Southern Minnesota Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Canoes for rent in the summer on Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota
Canoes for rent in the summer on Lake Winona in Winona, Minnesota
Sugarloaf trail....360 degree views from the top of sugar loaf of the Mississippi River valley. 28 routes for rock climbing to the peak....nice hiking trail to the base!
Pipestone National Monument is an incredible place. The historical and spiritual significance of the site is palpable. A place of deep reverence and peace. Visit when the sun is low in the west, lighting up the quartzite cliffs as they rise from the vast golden prairie surrounding them.
This enormous slab of red tinted rock contains Native American drawings that date back hundreds to thousands of years. The path allows visitors to walk onto this sacred rock and glimpse history first hand, incredible experience! #TroverDetour
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Where to stay in Southern Minnesota

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Downtown Rochester

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

Downtown Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota. Civic Center, River, Skyline

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 which includes landscape views, a sunset and a lake or waterhole

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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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
Split in path, snowy forest and trail in Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester, Minnesota on a snowy day

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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Northrup

When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northrup
Kahler Grand Hotel

Kahler Grand Hotel

3 out of 5
20 2nd Ave Sw Rochester MN
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,946 reviews)
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

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
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,544 reviews)
Clean and quiet

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Aspen Suites

Aspen Suites

3 out of 5
1211 2nd Street Rochester MN
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rochester. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (753 reviews)
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

Aspen Suites
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! (387 reviews)
Exceeded all expectations. Rooms were great, spacious, lots of light and had everything we needed for an extended stay.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Berkman
Sunrise on Skyline - Indoor spa - Arcades - Amazing Views!

Sunrise on Skyline - Indoor spa - Arcades - Amazing Views!

Wabasha MN
Stay at this golf holiday home in Wabasha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Coffee Mill Ski Area and Coffee Mill Country Club ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Great views of Wabasha! Great place to stay! Kids loved the pool

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Sunrise on Skyline - Indoor spa - Arcades - Amazing Views!
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 ...
Broadway Plaza, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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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