Historic Southwest, MN
Rochester
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Popular places to visit
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester with a visit to 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 Clinic
Though Mayo Clinic might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester while you are here.
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
Though Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester while you are here.
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 do some window-shopping at Apache Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Historic Southwest Hotel Deals
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
Room was clean and comfortable. Skyway system was great for getting to Mayo as it was rainy, windy, and snowy. Lots of eating options and shopping nearby.
Reviewed on 27 November 2025
Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field - Mayo Clinic Area
The staff here were the most kind, caring, efficient and joyful staff that we've encountered. The hotel was immaculate, but a bit dated. Twigs Restaurant, in the hotel, had amazing food! We highly recommend it for any meal. Breakfast had a large variety of foods, drinks, etc. and was well maintained. ...
Reviewed on 25 November 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown, MN
Nice hotel, good location. But ask for your room to not be along Broadway. Our room was and there is a lot of traffic noise all night that prevented us from getting a good nights sleep prior to my husband’s appointments at Mayo the next day.
Reviewed on 25 November 2025
Kahler Grand Hotel
Construction
Reviewed on 27 November 2025
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Safe and convenient to Mayo clinic
Reviewed on 21 November 2025
Spark by Hilton Rochester South
Staff were friendly and it was a clean hotel. Nice location away from downton.
Reviewed on 26 November 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Southwest
Pill Hill Historic District
When in Pill Hill Historic District, you can plan a visit to Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parkway
Though Parkway might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Apache Mall and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial.
Downtown Rochester
If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Folwell
While there might not be top attractions in Folwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Apache Mall.
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
Slatterly Park might not have many top sights, but Rochester Art Center and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Southwest, MN
- Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
- Plummer House
- Mayo Clinic
- Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
- Mayo Civic Center
- Apache Mall
- Rochester Recreation Center
- National Volleyball Center
- University of Minnesota-Rochester
- Rochester Community and Technical College
- Root River
- Regional Sports Center
- Mayowood Mansion
- Olmsted County Fairgrounds
- Silver Lake Park
- Zumbro Lake
- Rochester Civic Theater
- American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
- Douglas State Trail Head Rochester
- Marcus Rochester Cinema
- Assisi Heights
- Rochester Art Center
- Minnesota Children's Museum
- Shops University Square
- Northern Hills Golf Course
- Mayo Park
- Quarry Hill Nature Center
- Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center
- Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business
- Soldiers Field Golf Course
- Cascade Lake Beach
- Carley State Park
