Rochester Destinations

What is your shopping personality?

Are you a window shopper? A bargain hunter? What about a power shopper or a shopaholic? Whatever your shopping style, Rochester has you covered, with more than 25 malls.

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Heritage House

Located in Rochester's 1856 Town Square, in Central Park, this restored 19th century home displays a middle-class Midwestern family's way of life over 125 years ago.

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Mayo Clinic Tours

Mayo Clinic offers general tours, as well as self guided tours, for patients and their guests. The general tour includes a 20 minute informative film about the clinic at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday

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Mayowood Mansion

Historic Mayowood Mansion Tours

A tour of the Historic Mayowood Mansion will take you back in time as you explore the estate of Doctors Charles H. and Charles W. Mayo, founders of the Mayo Clinic,

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Plummer House

Dr. Henry and Mrs. Plummer's home was built on 60 acres of land purchased in 1916. The house was completed eight years later in 1924. A stone water tower -

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Silver Lake

One of Rochester's most popular attractions, Silver Lake offers outdoor activities for all! During warmer months take a dip in the Silver Lake pool, let the kids play at the Children's

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Soliders Field Veterans Memorial

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial is an impressive $4 million to $5 million memorial that was built to honor those who gave all and dedicated to all who served. Many people and contractors in the construction trade, plus many others, donated

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Apache Mall

Apache Mall, in southwest Rochester, is anchored by Sears, JC Penney, Herberger's and Macy's. The mall has everything from Applebee's to Zales Jewelers.

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Rochester Art Center

The Rochester Art Center is on it's way to becoming a premier center for contemporary art. Exhibitions feature works by numerous contemporary artists.

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Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Public Library (RPL) believes libraries change lives for all ages, all cultures, and all people. RPL offers books, magazines, movies, and music for any interest.

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Quarry Hill Nature Center

Quarry Hill Nature Center strives to open eyes and minds through natural science discovery. And the Nature Center does just that by offering a wide variety of programs, workshops,

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Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo

The over 620 acres of Oxbow Park offer outdoor enthusiasts a chance to pursue activities such as: hiking, camping, fishing, and picnics. Park facilities include hiking trails, campground,

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Hands on learning at the Olmsted County History Center.

Olmsted County History Center

Olmsted County History Center boasts a variety of exhibits from the settlement days to the present. The center features interpretive displays of the area's history,

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Historic Chateau Theatre

Historic Chateau Theatre

The Chateau Theatre was built in 1927 at a cost of more than $200,000 and was, in its hey day, a unique movie house. The exterior sunburst design marquee is lit with 636 light bulbs.

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