Rochester Minnesota VacationsRochester Minnesota vacations are about a lot more than visits to the Mayo Clinic. When you visit Minnesota be sure to take some time to visit Rochester.
Rochester is an intriguing combination of big city and small town. In addition to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester has IBM's largest building. Its rural roots, however, are best exemplified by the large corncob water tower on the edge of town.The history of the "Clinic in the Cornfield" is worth taking the 90 minute tour of the Mayo Clinic. Come a bit early for your tour to watch the 15 minute movie that tells the story of Mayo's founding as southern Minnesota's first hospital. Tours begin every day (Monday thru Friday) at 10am in the Judd Auditorium. You can also tour Mayowood Mansion, the country estate of clinic co-founder Dr. Charles Mayo and Plummer House of the Arts the 49 room mansion owned by another early Mayo doctor, Henry Plummer. Listen to live concerts featuring the 56 bronze bells at the top of Mayo Clinic's Plummer Building. You will hear everything from hymns to show tunes. One of the best ways to hear the music is to simply sit down near the Boy With A Dolphin statue at the front of the Mayo Building. Read reviews of many other ideas for Rochester Minnesota vacations. Learn why we think Rochester is one of Minnesota's 10 Best Vacation Spots.
Because of the large numbers of people who come to Rochester for medical treatment there is a wide varity of hotels. Many Rochester hotels are in historic buildings and many are very reasonably priced.Rochester vacation packages are the place to start planning a Rochester Minnesota vacation. You will find seasonal discounts and last minute Rochester hotel deals. Other vacation planning tips can be found by checking the best deals on flights to Rochester as well as Rochester hotel & air deals. Things to Do on Rochester Minnesota Vacations
Outdoor activities in Rochester might include hiking the five miles of trail in the city's Quarry Hill Park. In winter cross-country skis and snowshoes can be rented. Kids will love the Nature Center just off County Road 22. Explore the interactive displays, touch tables, aquarium and animal mounts. Bike the Douglas State Trail betweek Rochester and Pine Island. Golf the Northern Hills Golf course.
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