Things to Do in Rochester, MN - Rochester Attractions
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Quarry Hill Nature Center, Mayowood Historic Home, Specialty Museums, Sports Complexes. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Nature center with interactive wildlife exhibits, diverse trails for hiking and walking, and tranquil spots for bird watching and relaxation. Ideal for family outings and nature enthusiasts.
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- Shamora B5 contributionsGreat nature center! Knowledgeable amazing staff, fine well cared for collection of reptiles, helpful information about birds and other animals. The park has wonderful walking trails, the fall colors were coming in when we were there. Some exhibits geared for children, looked great for families. We didn’t have enough time to explore the quarry and fossils, and that looked interesting. I would definitely go back!Written November 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Greg MChattanooga, TN22 contributionsWe went to see the Christmas decoration. I think it would be better to be seen at night. The guide talked more than I prefer since I like to look instead of listen. I remember one room was supposed to be a typical kitchen from Costa Rica. No where near the typical kitchen from that country in the areas I've visited! So much of the house, including the ballroom, can't be seen by visitors which was a disappointment. There was not a lot to do in Rochester when we were there so this gave us something to do while waiting for appointments.Written November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caroline O2 contributionsThis house is located in the “pill hill” neighborhood. During a morning walk, we decided to check it out and were pleasantly surprised that it was a “free day” otherwise I think admission is usually $10/adult. For a free experience, it was great! The house is really impressive and cool to see. It was interesting to learn the history of the Plummer family and there are beautiful gardens surrounding. It was really beautiful and I enjoyed the visit!Written July 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sam PLittle Rock, AR210 contributionsI’m happy we took the detour from our appointment to go see this museum. It was a little hard to find. The building was locked to patients so we had to find another way around. We visited the museum in the hospital first then made our was across the street and up the elevator to this museum. It had brochures and freebies and lots of historic medical memorabilia. Worth a quick walk through.Written December 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- william CMadison, WI4 contributionsBeautiful fall day enjoyed the large grounds and the wine. The highlight was the cheese plate and the charcuterie board. Brenda the hostess and server let us sample a number of wines prior to the final selection. The Sweet Hard Cider was a hit w one of our group. Fall festival included a singer on Friday evening. A wood fire baked pizza was an option and looked great but we didn’t partake.Written October 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wendy MDickinson, ND4 contributionsBeautiful facility and the staff is top notch and very helpful. Around every corner there is someone to help yoy find your destination and they acknowledge your existence. They actually appear to enjoy their jobs.Written November 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Angelique LEscanaba, MI449 contributionsAbsolutely the most beautiful, family friendly park I have been to! The Veterans Memorial brings chills it is so beautiful! They are in the process of adding a memorial for fallen police officers that even not finished is Beautiful and touching! The park has a playground, ball diamond, golf course, running track, bicycle paths, bridges over the river, pools with water slides, I am sure I am forgetting something, but it is worth checking out, even if you just want a walk in the park!Written June 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aloha GArlington, VA1 contributionWalk the Douglas trail. It is comfortable and full of people taking the time to exercise: walking, jogging, biking. Very pleasant! I liked my visit to Rochester.Written August 11, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jer bBristol, CT1,752 contributionsMy daughter and I visited the Assisi couples in order for me to attend daily mass, which was a wonderful experience. The convent and its chapel are on beautiful grounds high above the city with gorgeous views all about. The building is very beautifully constructed and well taken care of. The chapel has very interesting stained glass windows with almost art deco designs and stations of the cross made with the mosaic technique. After mass, one of the sisters of St. Francis took us on a tour through the complex in and out of beautifully decorated parlors and down a long corridor that displays the history of the convent over many years. There is a cafeteria but that is only for the use of the sisters themselves. It was one of the highlights of my trip to Rochester and I left with a feeling of internal peace.Written September 22, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michele HSioux City, IA16 contributionsKinney Creek is a must do when we are in Rochester. We particularly like the many selzers. The atmosphere is fantastic. We especially love the metal work and the growlers around the ceiling. We have always had pleasant and friendly staff and great customer service. We always take a six pack to go!Written October 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- treborz1Foster City Ca315 contributionsThere is a reasonably good range of stores here (JC Penney; Barnes & Noble, etc.) and a lovely little food court. We found some really good food at cheap prices for a quick little lunch. Yihi Japanese just opened and had some nice dishes. I also really like the shop selling Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches.Written May 2, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dustythoughtsManchester, CT2,236 contributionsSilver Lake is a nice, manmade lake that offers a lot of outdoor activities: you can walk, jog, or bike on the 2-mile trail around the lake, or rent a boat to paddle around the lake itself. There are also spaces to picnic, play soccer or baseball, and rent a space for an event. Watch out for the Canadian geese, though - there are a lot of them, and they leave a lot of droppings. I think that the town could do a better job of cleaning up the goose poop, as it gets in the way of enjoying the outdoor space.Written August 23, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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