Welcome to Rochester, Minnesota!
Experience Rochester welcomes you to the Mayo Civic Center in the heart of downtown Rochester. Check out all of the exciting things our town has to offer during your stay.
TASTE OF ROCHESTER
Rochester has a plethora of international cuisine options across 130 different restaurants that are unique to Rochester - nearly half of these are within walking distance of the Convention District! Be sure to also check out the many artisan coffee shops, wineries & breweries that are locally owned and operated!
Walkable Downtown Restaurants
Night Life
Check out our late night venues and restaurants that offer your guests weekly events like trivia, karaoke and live music - just steps away from your hotel within the downtown convention district. For more restaurants with a lively atmosphere, check out our other Bars in Rochester
STEPS AWAY FROM THE EVENT CENTER
ART, HISTORY & CULTURE
For a small town in the Midwest, you may be surprised to learn that Rochester is anything but short of diversity and culture. Rochester not only see's thousands of patients and visitors year round, but thanks to the Mayo Clinic, expert practitioners and researchers come from all over the world to replant their roots and call Rochester home. From art and music to food from nearly every inch of the globe, you are bound to find something that enriches Rochester's history and heritage
unique to rochester
Local Tours & Attractions
These experiences are ideal for business travelers coming to Rochester with their families, or just need an escape after a full day of meetings! Visit Soldier's Field for a round of golf, enjoy a beer at the Honker's Baseball Stadium, or check out one of Rochester's many indoor attractions from the pickleball at Chip Shots and the Old School Arcade & Axe Throwing, to laser tag at Bowlocity Entertainment and rock climbing at Roca Climbing and Fitness. There is something for all ages and abilities!
FUN FOR ALL AGES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Known as the Med City for its' health care innovation and technology advances, Rochester has several wellness activities suitable for all ages and abilities. From enjoying the outdoors at Quarry Hill Nature Center and hiking on the Douglas State Trail, to work out classes at the Rochester Athletic Club and a relaxing spa experience at Mayo Clinic's Healthy Living Center's Rejuvenate Spa. There us something for everyone!