Area Attractions

Offering culinary twists on classic, Midwest comfort food and riotous martinis, this downtown lively spot is the place for good food and fun. Featured within a stylishly, rustic atmosphere that includes light jazz, this restaurant keeps both the locals and visitors happy and satiated.

Enjoy deliciously hand crafted Dutch home-cooking at Hollandberry, we not only serve breakfast, but also lunch and dinner. Be sure to try one of our 20 varieties of Magnificent Muffins – baked fresh daily.

Located in the historic armory building, the diversity of Rochester is reflected in their menu and a nod to the community. Dishes at Cameo are influenced by cultures from around the world, while maintaining a Midwest flair. Delight in options like bouillabaisse, burgers, and Banhi Mi, or tuck into short ribs, salmon and schnitzel.

Modern destination featuring upscale American fare & cocktails in a stylish venue with patio seating.

Informal Italian restaurant & bar serving large portions of pasta & meat dishes for lunch or dinner. They Offer many different appetizers, salads, entrees and decadent desserts. All of these items are accompanied by an extensive wine selection as well as a broad selection of beers, and mixed drinks made to your liking.

The atmosphere of Newt’s is warm and welcoming. On a day-to-day basis, you can find each restaurant playing classic rock from the 80s and 90s. The staff is friendly and committed to providing a great dining experience to each and every guest. Cooks are continuously busy patty-ing the burgers to half a pound, and then seasoning and cooking them to your temperature specifications. In addition to fresh meat, Newt’s also receives freshly baked Kaiser buns daily, these are buttered and grilled and are the perfect complement to our delicious burgers.

Committed to clinical practice, education and research, the Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization that offers expert and total care. The clinic and its associated facilities in Rochester have provided services to humanity and healthcare for more than 150 years. It’s the world’s first and largest nonprofit medical practice and research center and is globally renowned for its research and services.

The Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization that offers expert and total care. The clinic in Rochester has two campuses providing services and healthcare for more than 150 years. It’s the world’s first and largest nonprofit medical practice and research center and is globally renowned for its research and services. The Mayo Clinic health system operates many locations in several states.

A classic downtown Rochester experience, located steps from the hotel. The park is a historical site that’s easy to navigate and enjoy the natural scenes, picnics, a game of horseshoes, and more. A great spot to people watch and take in outdoor art.

The Civic Center is home to local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, and sporting events. The dual-venue complex first opened in 1939. A premium destination, you’ll also find great works of public art dotted throughout the center. Items like the 9/11 Memorial Stained Glass and the Doctors Will and Charlie Mayo statue are two must-see displays.

Rochester Art Center offers the opportunity for all people to understand and value the arts through innovative experiences with contemporary art. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, we present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. These exhibitions and programs are designed to reflect the dynamic relationship between art and society. They educate, challenge, and connect individuals to our world in compelling new ways. We are committed to being a cultural center in our community and to enhancing our region as a destination for creativity and innovation. We provide value through engagement with broad communities, strong collaborations with other organizations, and a history of excellence.

Imagine a creative environment where young, old, rich, poor, artsy, and fartsy can escape, dream, and celebrate together. Imagine a creative Castle Community. Castle Community houses Cameo at the Castle, Queen City Coffee & Juice, Collective Records, community events and entertainment, and more.

World-Class shopping, dining, and personal services...all under one roof! Open seven days a week with free parking nights and weekends.

The National Volleyball Center is a multi-use building, which is highly tuned for the sport of volleyball. Located adjacent to Century High School, it gives southern Minnesota a sporting complex surpassed by none. The building and equipment are of world class standards, from the Bio-Cushion II floor to the Olympic quality lighting. There are Eleven courts within the Center with three additional courts in Century High School.

The Rochester Recreation Center is an indoor sports facility designed to host multiple sporting events under one roof. The Recreation Center offers specific times for the public to participate in events, such as ice skating, lap swimming, and playing pickleball. There are four basic sporting events available; water sports, ice sports, gymnasium sports and two general community meeting rooms.

The Graham Arena Complex is managed and operated by the Rochester Park & Recreation Department. The complex, consisting of four large arenas and over 100,000 square feet, is located at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. The arenas are used for a variety of dry floor events year-round and ice-skating events for ten months out of the year. The Graham Arena Complex is open for ice skating rentals and dry floor event rentals.