Rochester
Where History Meets Innovation
Home of the Mayo Clinic, verdant parks, historic sites and friendly locals, Rochester offers an intriguing array of things to do. Belly up to an ice bar, stroll the halls of an opulent mansion and take in a spectacular performance, all in the heart of southern Minnesota's biggest city.
Head to Historic 3rd Street in downtown Rochester for shopping, restaurants and entertainment
Ice sculpture on display at the 2018 SocialICE festival in Rochester / Alexandra Petrova/@Rochester_MN
Mayowood Mansion / Alexandra & Bharath Photography, courtesy of Experience Rochester
Exterior design of the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester
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