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. The home is authentically furnished with a Victorian collection of antiques. Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Open June 1 - August 30. Year round tours by appointment - call 507-286-9208. Admission: Adults $4, students & seniors $3. Special rates for groups of 10 or more.
St. Mary's Hospital
1216 Second Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Self-guided tours are available with tour brochures available at the information desk between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mayowood
3720 Mayowood Road SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 282-9447
In 1965, the Mayo family donated the 10 acre estate to the Olmsted County Historical Society. In 1970, Mayowood became an official Minnesota Historic Site and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Function space is available for meetings, luncheons, dinners and receptions in the dining room, library, gallery, or outdoor terraces and tea house. Tour Schedule: May 1 - Oct. 20: Tue & Sat, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
(Tour schedules may vary. Please call (507) 282-9447 for reservations.)
Admission: Adult $12, Youth (under 15) $6
Silver Lake Park
7th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 281-6160
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 Adventure Playground, rent a boat or bike and take a cruise around the lake.
Apache Mall
Hwy 52 South & 14 East
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
(507) 288-8056
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, not to mention the diverse food court to satisfy your appetite after a long day of shopping. Mom can shop at COACH, Ann Taylor LOFT, GAP, Coldwater Creek, Lady Footlocker, Prior Avenue, and many more!
Rochester Art Center
40 Civic Center Drive S.E.
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 282-8629
The Rochester Art Center is on it's way to becoming a premier center for contemporary art. Exhibitions feature works by numerous contemporary artists, including Jack Beal, Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder, Alex Kaltz, Philip Pearlstein, Louis Nevelson, and George Sugarman. The Art Center also offers over 100 educational opportunities for artists of all ages and skill levels. These unique educational opportunities include classes, seminars, workshops, gallery tours, film presentations, and more, in order to foster an appreciation of visual arts.
Rochester Public Library
101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 285-8000
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. The library also offers a variety of events and classes from iFilms: International and Independent Films to Senior Techies - a computer practice class. A wide variety of print, audiovisual and online resources are available from the Rochester Public library (RPL). Materials are borrowed or remotely accessed using a RPL, SELCO or Minnesota library card.
Mayo Clinic Tours
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
General Tour: (507) 538-0440
Art and architectural Tour: (507) 284-1545
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 at Judd Auditorium in the subway level of the Mayo Building. Art and architecture tours begin at 1:30 p.m. at Judd Auditorium on Monday through Friday. A self-guided audio art tour option has been created for patients and visitors who wish to enjoy the major artworks in Mayo’s downtown campus art collection. Audio hand-held sets and maps for the tour can be obtained at the information desk at the north end of the Gonda lobby between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
