Rochester’s premier sightseeing tour in classic Trolleys. Offering a wide range of various guided public tours in and around the area. See Rochester's Historical Sites, Old Order Amish Country, Wine Trail & Microbrewery, Scenic Mississippi River Valley, Holiday tours, and more, all aboard one of five Trolleys. Primary boarding located at the Rochester Marriott Hotel downtown.

Where to go for paying your respects to our nation’s heroes. The Wall of Remembrance is the top thing to see at Soldiers Field. Over 3,000 brave people from the region are memorialized here. Also go down the Walk of Remembrance and look at the 50 Trees of Remembrance, one for each state.

There are more than 600 acres covering Oxbow Park. Zollman Zoo is distinct as all the animals here live in Minnesota. There are over 30 species of wild animals. Many of the animals have physical injuries that have rendered them non-releasable, others are surplus animals from other facilities. In some cases, animals are purchased from licensed animal facilities.

The park features a nature center, natural area, horseshoes, playground, and paved and unpaved trails

Rochester, MN is lucky enough to have its very own urban lake! Silver Lake is a freshwater reservoir located at the South Fork of the Zumbro River. You’ll find yourself in the middle of forested paths, wildlife, water activities and more.

Boat and bike rentals available.

Enjoy 2 tall water slides, a trampoline, a swing, monkey bars, a 14 foot tall rock climbing iceberg and much more! Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Play is at the core of what they do. SPARK invites you to interact with the exhibits – not just watch. It’s an immersive experience aimed at opening the minds of young learners to greater possibilities and learning by doing.

An arcade and nostalgia experience. Pay at the door, game the whole time. Featuring multicade cabinets containing hundreds of classic arcade games like Donkey Kong, Pac Man, Asteroids, Centipede, Joust, and more.

Family fun featuring activities for all ages. Raceway offers go-karts, panning for gemstones, fossils, or arrowheads, and mini-golf course. Open seasonally.

Indoor trampoline and adventure park featuring over 5,000 sq. ft. of interconnected trampolines, as well as Insane Airbag, Warrior Battle Beam, Fidget Ladder, Insane Dodgeball, Slam Dunk Courts, Vault Escape Lazer Maze, Insanity Nerf Zone, Toddler Zone, Virtual Reality Zone, and more.

Serves great beer on tap or available to take home. They also have their own line of craft sodas, with great flavors like Blackberry Sage and StraZzberry. They also have a food truck that serves dishes made with healthy and fresh ingredients.

Salem Glen is a family-owned and operated boutique winery specializing in small batches of wine made from regionally grown grapes. Salem Glen produces all its wine on-site.

If walls could talk, Mayowood's might direct you to the white oak tree beneath which Dr. Charles H. Mayo designed the 48-room mansion. In 1911, the family moved in, and for the next nearly 60 years, three generations of Drs. Mayo lived in the stately home in the countryside near Rochester, MN.

Built in the Tudor-style, it was the home of Dr. Henry and Daisy Plummer. Originally called Quarry Hill, it has many innovations considered novel for their time. Visit the water tower, gardens, and the two caves going into the house and tower.

Learn more about the exceptional bronze sculptures of Charles Eugene Gagnon. When Chuck passed away in 2012, the museum was founded to honor his legacy of 50 creative years in bronze sculpture. Our residence houses his studio and bronze sculptures created by this Minnesotan sculptor. The museum and studios provides a tranquil environment to enjoy beautiful examples of Chuck's figurative sculpture.

Rochester Art Center offers the opportunity for all people to understand and value the arts through innovative experiences with contemporary art. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. These exhibitions and programs are designed to reflect the dynamic relationship between art and society.

Toy store offering games, puzzles, dolls, plush toys and more.

The Downtown Peace Plaza has some of the top shopping and dining in Rochester. There are outdoor performances and a market in summer.

This mall is small enough to get through all the stores and enjoy your day, from JCPenney to the food court. Easy parking, manageable size mall, good food.