Why go
- City in Minnesota, United States.
- Served by Rochester International Airport (RST).
History
Rochester is a city in and the county seat of Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along rolling bluffs on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. The population was 121,395 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 124,292 in 2025, making it the third-most populous city in Minnesota. The Rochester metropolitan area has an estimated 230,000 residents. The city is the home and birthplace of Mayo Clinic.
Where to stay
101 11th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · ihg.com
101 11th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · ihg.com
1640 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904 · ihg.com
1211 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · aspensuitesrochester.com
217 14th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · theberkmanshorttermstays.com
123 4th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 · brentwoodinn.com
155 16th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · ihg.com
1215 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · aspenselectrochester.com
401 6th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · soldiersfield.com
20 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · thekahlerhotel.com
220 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904 · ihg.com
435 16th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 · medcityinn.com
15 1st St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 · rochesterbroadwayplaza.com
831 16th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · hilton.com
470 17th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 · marriott.com
10 E Center St, Rochester, MN 55904 · hilton.com
1230 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904 · wyndhamhotels.com
2870 59th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 · hilton.com
9 3rd Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 · kahlerinnsuites.com
106 21st St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 · wyndhamhotels.com
1755 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904 · hilton.com
1620 1st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 · choicehotels.com
101 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · marriott.com
1125 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · marriott.com
1517 16th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902 · bestwestern.com
2107 W Frontage Rd, Rochester, MN 55901 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
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Wings, Cafe · Permenantly installed food truck, "Jimmie G's Wincity Wings & Beef" Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 2040 Viking Drive… · wincitywingsmn.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:30; Sa-Su 06:30-17:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 3938 Marketplace Drive Northwest, Rochester, 55901 · locations.cariboucoffee.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · awrestaurants.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Fr 10:00-01:00; Sa-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2130 37th Street Northwest, Rochester, 55901 · arbys.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3780 Marketplace Drive Northwest, Rochester, 55901 · locations.chipotle.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4125 East Frontage Road Northwest, Rochester, 55901 · pizza.dominos.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · 3944 Marketplace Drive Northwest, Rochester, 55901 · locations.noodles.com
American, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00 · 1201 South Broadway Avenue, Rochester, 55904 · locations.outback.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-03:00 Features: takeaway · 4000 Marketplace Drive Northwest, Rochester, 55901 · locations.tacobell.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 1121 Civic Center Drive Northwest, 55901 · ityhaas.com
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 101 1st Avenue Southwest, Rochester · locations.cinnabon.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00 · 4180 18th Ave NW, Rochester, 55901 · wongscafemenu.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · franciscosrestaurant.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 34 17th Avenue Northwest · hunanbistrorochester.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · eatnupa.com
Vietnamese, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:45, Su 11:00-18:45 Features: delivery · 1014 North Broadway Avenue, Rochester, 55901 · pho-chau.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-21:00, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su closed · 4 3rd Street Southwest, Rochester, 55902 · thaipopmn.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 7 1st Avenue SW, Rochester, 55902 · victoriasmn.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2140 Ridge Road West, Rochester, 14626 · chick-fil-a.com
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · huhot.com
Donut, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mochinut.com
Turkish, Persian, Arab, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, halal · 303 Elton Hills…
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 398 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Rochester, 14626 · pretzelmaker.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · 3100 Country Club Road SW, Rochester, 55902 · rgcc.org
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Salad, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Rochester
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 3780 Marketplace Drive Northwest, Rochester, 55901
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 435 16th Avenue Northwest, 55901
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 1515 Ridge Road West, Rochester, 14615
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 · 20 2nd Avenue Southwest, Rochester, 55902
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 16:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 1232 3rd Avenue SE · workshopfoodhall.com
Dutch, Restaurant · Dutch restaurant · 214 North Broadway Avenue, Rochester, 55906
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 1117 Civic Center Drive Northwest, 55901 · asiankitchenrochester.com
Palestinian, Restaurant · Palestinian restaurant
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · Rochester
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Crossroads Drive Southwest
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 2711 Commerce Drive Northwest, 55901
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 212 1st Avenue Southwest, Rochester, 55902
Indoor
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 793 16th Street SW, Rochester, 55902
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Airports
Rochester International Airport (RST) 8.1 mi to the centre
Rochester, MN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Chicago, Mesa, Minneapolis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (A319) · 1 route: Mesa
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Minneapolis*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Dodge Center Airport 18 mi to the centre
Dodge Center, MN, US
Fillmore County Airport 28 mi to the centre
Preston, MN, US
Trygstad Airport 6.9 mi to the centre
Rochester, MN, US
Eyota Airport 11 mi to the centre
Eyota, MN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rochester International Airport (RST); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RST has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Chicago, Mesa, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rochester, Minnesota. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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