What to do and see in Rochester, Minnesota (MN): The Best Things to do

February 8, 2022 Hana Mouser

Rochester is a city founded in 1854 in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city located outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2015, the Rochester metropolitan area has a population of 215,884. According to the 2010 United States Census the city has a population of 106,769. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the 2016 population was 114,011. It is the home of the Mayo Clinic and formerly, one of IBM's largest facilities. The city has long been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by multiple publications such as Money and is one of the most educated cities in the world.
Restaurants in Rochester

1. King's Marina

40 Shorewood Ln NE, Rochester, MN 55906-2619 +1 507-367-4585
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

King's Marina

2. Rochester Downtown Farmer's Market

35 Fairgrounds Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 +1 507-273-8232 http://www.rochfarmmkt.org
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Rochester Downtown Farmer's Market

3. Siebens Building

Rochester, MN
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Siebens Building

4. Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

300 7th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904-7310 [email protected] http://www.soldiersfieldmemorial.org/
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Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Reviewed By B2068ZFmartins - Wailea, United States

This is a MUST see for anyone visiting Rochester it is outstanding in the way it honors what challenges our military has had to deal with throughout history. I was impressed with the quality of each part of the exhibit. The statues are especially outstanding. The statue of the wife and son receiving word of the father’s death brought tears to myself and my wife. As a Vietnam combat soldier I was very struck over the tribute to the combat medics and nurses. Don’t miss the respectful and beautiful place of honor.

5. Heritage House

225 1st Ave NW Central Park, Rochester, MN 55901-2883 +1 507-286-9208 http://www.heritagehousevictorianmuseum.com
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Heritage House

6. Mayo Field

403 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904-4650 https://www.rochestermn.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/84/1354?selamenityid=39
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7. Gonda Building

Gonda Building, Rochester, MN http://www.emporis.com/buildings/101051/gonda-building-rochester-mn-usa
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Gonda Building

Reviewed By chips365

Wonderful experience as I was a new patient at Mayo and worried about my visit. Everyone that worked in this beautiful building made us feel very welcome and went out of their way to help us through the two-day visit.

8. Assisi Heights

1001 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901-2590 +1 507-280-2180 http://www.rochesterfranciscan.org/tours.html
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Assisi Heights

9. Douglas Trail

2.5 miles up Country Road 3 On Valleyhigh Drive NW .2 miles east of intersection with West Circle Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 +1 507-285-7176 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/douglas/index.html
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Douglas Trail

Reviewed By grandforksfoodie - Grand Forks, United States

We stumbled upon this trail and sure glad we did! It is pretty shaded and not too difficult with great scenery. Rode 8 miles one way and still could have went further but had to make it back for an appointment. You see lots of nature and other people on the trail. It felt very safe and was well kept up!! Next time we are in town we will pedal further on this trail. It had some hills but nothing drastic.

10. Plummer House

1091 Plummer Ln SW, Rochester, MN 55902-2084 +1 507-328-2525 http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/park/facilities/plummerhouse/index.asp
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Plummer House

Reviewed By 81Maggie11

We were walking around the SW historical area and saw signs for the Plummer House. He were curious so we followed the signs to the house. We were pleasantly surprised. It is a beautiful stone and slate roofed mansion built in the early 1900’s. The green space is spacious and beautiful even in March! Bonus is a beautiful tower on the grounds. It wasn’t open to view the inside when we visited but the outside self guided tour was great. A must see if your i. The area.

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