Attractions in Rochester, Minnesota

Amusements

Rochester Balloon Company, LLC 507-282-2932
664 Itasca Court, Rochester, MN 55901
Rochester Balloon Company offers exciting hot air balloon rides that include guided tours that provide information on the Rochester and South East Minnesota area. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Assisi Heights 507-280-7441
1001 14th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901
One hour tours are available at this Italian Romanesque structure that is the home of the Sisters of Saint Francis and the Assisi Community Centre. the building... more info map
Chateau Theatre 507-288-4331
15 First Street, Rochester, MN 55902
This was one of the most elaborate theatres built in Rochester in the early 1900s, and features a unique French village décor; interesting architectural elements... more info map
Heritage House of Rochester 507-286-9208
225 First Avenue, Rochester, MN 55903
Historic Town Square
This historic home exhibits the way of life of middle-class families from one hundred twenty five years ago, and is authentically furnished with antiques, quilts, dolls,... more info map
Mayowood Mansion 507-282-9447
3720 Mayowood Road, Rochester, MN 55902
This historic mansion, featuring original furnishings, is the former home of Doctor Charles H. Mayo, co-founder of the world renowned Mayo Clinic; one hour guided... more info map
Plummer House 507-281-6160
1091 Plummer Lane, Rochester, MN 55902
This five story house is the former home of Henry S. Plummer, who was a member of the Mayo Clinic Staff in 1901; the house features forty nine rooms and eleven acres of... more info map
Saint Mary's Hospital 507-284-9258
150 Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904
This historic hospital was supported by the Sisters of Saint Francis and became a leading care facility under the leadership of Doctor William W. Mayo; self guided tours... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Soldiers Field Veteran's Memorial 507-288-4331
downtown Rochester
This impressive war memorial was built to honour those who died as a result of injuries sustained while in the Armed Forces; features include "The Wall of Remembrance,"... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Olmsted County History Center 507-282-9447
1195 Circle Drive, Rochester, MN 55902
This museum features interpretive exhibits detailing the history of Rochester and the surrounding area, as well as offering a research library and archives containing... more info map
Rochester Art Center 507-282-8629
320 Center Street, Rochester, MN 55904
This centre for the arts presents contemporary fine arts and crafts exhibitions from artists throughout the Midwest and the United States, as well as offering classes,... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Quarry Hill Nature Center 507-281-6114
701 Silver Creek Road, Rochester, MN 55906
Nestled within three hundred acres of park land, this nature centre houses over one hundred mounted animals, a one-thousand-seven-hundred-gallon fish tank, live animals,... more info map

Science & Technology

Mayo Clinic 507-284-2511
200 First Street, Rochester, MN 55905
This world renowned medical and research centre offers free one and a half hour tours of the clinic each Monday through Friday at 9:40 AM, beginning in the Judd... more info map

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