Things To Do

Mall of America®

The largest mall of America in Minneapolis. It's near the Minneapolis airport. An hour away from Rochester, MN.

To Heal the Sick History Tour

2 hour 45 minute trolley tour and Mayowood house tour. Explore Dr. Mayo’s house and discover how Mayo Clinic came to be! Alternatively, if you don’t want to ride the trolley tour, you can go directly to the Mayowood house website for Dr. Mayo’s house tour only.

The Plummer House

The Plummer House is an English Tudor Mansion and the former home of Henry S. Plummer, who was a member of the Mayo Clinic Staff starting in 1901. The house is 5 stories high, contains 49 rooms, and occupies 11 acres which include beautiful gardens and a water tower. Open House Tours. June through August. Wednesdays from 12-6pm. Tour rates are $10 per person, $5 youth.

Whitewater State Park

Carley State Park

Lumi Restaurant and Bar

Turkish Cuisine at downtown. One of our favorites!

Bleu Duck Kitchen

Mango Thai

Must-try! Love their pad thai!

Pasquale's Neighborhood Pizzeria

Best pizza in Rochester! Our favorite is mandarin orange chicken on bianca pie.