Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Rochester March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rochester](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Hotels.d3041.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rochester](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Rochester.d3041.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rochester Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rochester.d3041.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rochester Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Rochester.d3041.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Rochester, MN ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rochester Types of activities Where to stay [Rochester travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Rochester.dx3041) ![Rochester which includes a city, a garden and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/cbc9e88e-ecef-432e-b9a6-c2fc2b8be954.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rochester which includes hiking or walking and a city as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/844a887f-0719-4515-ba8c-59f7bccc3851.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rochester which includes landscape views, a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/6edc9891-f38d-4b37-8700-d14c4dd5845a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rochester showing a city and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/d5c76765-2e7e-4e47-8146-3b90d8a02255.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rochester which includes a river or creek and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/7fd406cc-bfda-4957-a010-5ad6b0f5b44b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Rochester Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Rochester has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Rochester is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Rochester to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Rochester Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Rochester. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Rochester attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Rochester | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle](/things-to-do/rochester-scavenger-hunt-a-minnesota-miracle.a2562662.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle](/things-to-do/rochester-scavenger-hunt-a-minnesota-miracle.a2562662.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle](/things-to-do/rochester-scavenger-hunt-a-minnesota-miracle.a2562662.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Rochester --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rochester ![Plummer Building at Sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126906/e965e46f-219a-4599-a383-30ecb41eff56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayo Clinic 5/5(11 reviews) Though Mayo Clinic might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Mayo-Clinic-Downtown-Rochester.d6126906.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188928/289e0787-426c-4d60-b19d-2bdb19d7c93a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus 3.5/5(3 reviews) Though Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Mayo-Clinic-Hospital-Saint-Marys-Campus-Rochester.d6188928.Vacation-Attraction) ![Soldier Field Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/a4931755-6a4a-4b70-a31f-6296801a3614.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial You can learn about the history of Rochester with a visit to Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Soldiers-Field-Veterans-Memorial-Historic-Southwest.d6212573.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mayo Civic Center 5/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops. [](https://expedia.ca/Mayo-Civic-Center-Rochester.d6126914.Vacation-Attraction) #### Apache Mall 4/5(4 reviews) During your visit to Rochester, you can do some window-shopping at Apache Mall. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Apache-Mall-Rochester.d6188936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rochester Community and Technical College Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Rochester Community and Technical College during your visit to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Community-And-Technical-College-Rochester.d553248621566122769.Vacation-Attraction) #### National Volleyball Center Catch an event at National Volleyball Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Volleyball-Center-Rochester.d553248633849529960.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rochester Recreation Center 4/5(1 review) Catch an event at Rochester Recreation Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Recreation-Center-Rochester.d553248621532649604.Vacation-Attraction) #### Regional Sports Center Catch an event at Regional Sports Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Regional-Sports-Center-Rochester.d553248633849529950.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Rochester ![default](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481217/27de7e55-cc10-44a7-b664-7a06d75416d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Rochester If you're spending some time in Downtown Rochester, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Downtown-Rochester.dx553248635976481217) ![Rochester, Minnesota. Civic Center, River, Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473564/ae3e0d32-6640-477b-9921-2e6c3026bc0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kutzky Park 4/5(1 area review) While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Kutzky-Park.dx553248635976473564) ![Rochester which includes landscape views, a sunset and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3041/6edc9891-f38d-4b37-8700-d14c4dd5845a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Southwest 4/5(1 area review) While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Historic-Southwest.dx553248635976469790) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Side Pioneers 4/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-East-Side-Pioneers.dx553248635976478182) ![Split in path, snowy forest and trail in Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester, Minnesota on a snowy day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976468928/4930dcb7-4a6d-4152-bb9a-54bdc7632920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Slatterly Park Slatterly Park might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Slatterly-Park.dx553248635976468928) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Folwell While there might not be top attractions in Folwell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plummer House and Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. [](https://expedia.ca/Rochester-Folwell.dx900102099487207424) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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