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Sure, you could get your travel hit flicking through your mates' holiday pics. But you'll have a whole lot more fun making your own sweet memories in Rochester!
Prepare to make some new besties! Approximately 110,000 people call this place home.
If you head 110 kilometres northwest of Rochester, you'll find St. Paul, the state capital. Travel 14 kilometres northwest and you'll come upon Oronoco.
There's loads of family fun to be had here. From the Minnesota Children's Museum to the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, the kids certainly won't be disappointed!
Feel your seat tremble underneath you as the expert drivers at the Deer Creek Speedway do battle for first place. These mighty engines are sure to impress.
Discover how local wines are produced, and later sample a handful of them, during an excursion to the Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery.
Spread out a blanket and watch the clouds drift by at an urban oasis like Wildwood Park and Lafayette Park. Alternatively, head outside and get active at Silver Lake Park or Community Park.
The combination of fresh air and gently lapping water make Zumbro Lake and Root River pleasurable places to spend an afternoon.
Rochester features a collection of nature reserves, such as Quarry Hill Nature Center and Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. For a little bit more downtime, head to Forestville Mystery Cave State Park and Douglas State Trail Head Rochester.
Go to Spam Museum or the Ed's Museum if the weather's not looking nice. Study the captivating exhibits or just take five in the calm surroundings. Looking for more? Also head to the Slim's Woodshed and Museum and Greibroks Mini History Farm.
Discover Rochester's past and come to understand the present by visiting the History Center of Olmsted County. The Lanesboro Historical Museum and the Mower County Historical Society are also dedicated to telling the story of the area's rich and unique heritage.
Exploring historic sites is a good way to get a better sense of times gone by. Discover Rochester's past at Mayowood Mansion and the Hormel Historic Home. If that's not enough to satisfy your inner history geek, also swing by the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Covered Bridge Park is a fixture of the urban landscape here. While some locals may seem to take it for granted, most travellers leave impressed by this relic of a different era.
Whether you're religious or just curious about its story, an excursion to Assisi Heights is sure to add some deeper meaning to your holiday.
The Riverland Community College - Austin Campus and the University of Minnesota-Rochester are two of the major centres for higher learning. Find out if you can take a guided tour or simply admire the interesting architecture. The Rochester Campus of Minnesota School of Business and the Rochester Community and Technical College are also worth looking at if you've got some extra time.
Track down a bargain, pick up some holiday mementos or just head directly towards the food and drink. Whatever your shopping style, Apache Mall and Shops University Square will have what you're looking for. For even more retail therapy, Rydjor Bike Museum also contains a fantastic range of options.
See some top entertainment at the Paramount Theatre or the Rochester Civic Theater. The Jon Hassler Theater and the Commonweal Theatre Company are also renowned. Remember to inspect the schedule of events.
It's far better to think back on your life and say, 'I can't believe I did that,' instead of, 'I wish I did that.' So, while you are here you shouldn't miss the chance to see some of the more unknown attractions, such as the Rochester Art Center and the Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center. King's Marina and the Austin ArtWorks Center are some other alternatives.
If you book in at one of our highly recommended accommodations, the experienced staff will make certain that your stay is a comfortable one. The Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic and Residence Inn by Marriott Rochester Mayo Clinic Area are worth checking out.
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You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
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