Guidebook for Rochester
Food Scene
***Featured on America's Best Restaurants...check it out on YouTube!!
Locally owned, great food, micro-brewery. Wood-fired pizza, burgers, salads and much more made from locally sourced ingredients. Forager Cafe open from 8-11am serving breakfast.
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Forager Brewery
1005 6th St NW***Featured on America's Best Restaurants...check it out on YouTube!!
Locally owned, great food, micro-brewery. Wood-fired pizza, burgers, salads and much more made from locally sourced ingredients. Forager Cafe open from 8-11am serving breakfast.
Italian cuisine:
Terza was created in the spirit of Dell’ Anima which means “soul of the pasta” and celebrating the bountiful flavors of Italy with friends & family.
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Terza
30 3rd St SEItalian cuisine:
Terza was created in the spirit of Dell’ Anima which means “soul of the pasta” and celebrating the bountiful flavors of Italy with friends & family.
Dunn Brothers Coffee
120 Elton Hills Dr NWKingdom Buffet
1639 N Broadway Ave Chinese & American Food Buffet
Best Vietnamese food in town-rated number 1!! This is a must while you are in Rochester. The Pho is outstanding! (Just across the street from the cottage)
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Pho Chau
1014 N Broadway AveBest Vietnamese food in town-rated number 1!! This is a must while you are in Rochester. The Pho is outstanding! (Just across the street from the cottage)
Grandma's Kitchen
1514 N Broadway AveHome cooking just like Grandma used to make!
Café Steam
315 Broadway Ave SLocal coffee shop right in the heart of downtown.
Locally owned and SO many specialty items on the menu-from the Parmesan Crusted Walleye to the Grilled Meatloaf-my favorite is pairing the Iceberg Wedge salad with the Beef Blue Fondue-YUM!...and the Banana Crème Pie is excellent!
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Chester's Kitchen & Bar
111 Broadway Ave S Locally owned and SO many specialty items on the menu-from the Parmesan Crusted Walleye to the Grilled Meatloaf-my favorite is pairing the Iceberg Wedge salad with the Beef Blue Fondue-YUM!...and the Banana Crème Pie is excellent!
Coffee & Bagels
1593 N Broadway AveCoffee shop but also serves breakfast and sandwiches. (M-m-m-m Turtle Mocha)
Moka
306 12th St SEDrive through coffee 1/2 block away
Voted best Indian 8 years in a row. Service is easy and friendly and wait for the table is minimal, making India Garden the perfect spot to meet your friends for lunch. India Garden also offers lunch buffet and the opportunity for neophytes to sample the north Indian cuisine that is characterized by rich flavorful but not hot ingredients. Mary's favorite: Chicken Korma
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India Garden Restaurant
1107 N Broadway AveVoted best Indian 8 years in a row. Service is easy and friendly and wait for the table is minimal, making India Garden the perfect spot to meet your friends for lunch. India Garden also offers lunch buffet and the opportunity for neophytes to sample the north Indian cuisine that is characterized by rich flavorful but not hot ingredients. Mary's favorite: Chicken Korma
Locally owned coffee shop and vegan food options located near the Cook Park Design district-walkable from here! They are now serving the famous Drift Dough donuts Yum-m-m!
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Old Abe Coffee Shop
832 7th St NWLocally owned coffee shop and vegan food options located near the Cook Park Design district-walkable from here! They are now serving the famous Drift Dough donuts Yum-m-m!
Excellent Italian fare-delicious whether dining in or taking out!
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Victoria's Ristorante & Wine Bar
7 1st Ave SWExcellent Italian fare-delicious whether dining in or taking out!
Great burgers-many selections. Also, vegan options, just ask for the menu!
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Hot Chip Burger Bar
1190 16th St SWGreat burgers-many selections. Also, vegan options, just ask for the menu!
Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you. Located in a great historic area of downtown, also decorated beautifully!
ThaiPop
Bringing the past to the present, Thailand to Minnesota, and the passion for good food and drinks to you. Located in a great historic area of downtown, also decorated beautifully!
Great Harvest Rochester is an inviting and comfortable place that produces high quality breads, sweets, sandwiches, and other delicious and healthy foods for everyone to enjoy. Breads to die for, cookies and sweets....SO delicious and amazing soups and sandwiches!
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Great Harvest Bread Co.
706 N Broadway AveGreat Harvest Rochester is an inviting and comfortable place that produces high quality breads, sweets, sandwiches, and other delicious and healthy foods for everyone to enjoy. Breads to die for, cookies and sweets....SO delicious and amazing soups and sandwiches!
Glowy chandeliers, antique gold-mirrored ceilings, amber lighting, tall booths and rustic tables make Twigs an inviting space to enjoy everything on the menu from the signature Hot Rock dining experience to the award-winning Butternut Squash Ravioli. They have a separate gluten-free kitchen with an extensive menu. They boast one of THE very best patios in the city-our favorite!
Twigs Tavern and Grille
Glowy chandeliers, antique gold-mirrored ceilings, amber lighting, tall booths and rustic tables make Twigs an inviting space to enjoy everything on the menu from the signature Hot Rock dining experience to the award-winning Butternut Squash Ravioli. They have a separate gluten-free kitchen with an extensive menu. They boast one of THE very best patios in the city-our favorite!
507 Pub(lic) House is an international Pub that provide scratch cooking, beverages and a smile! Whether you are looking for a great burger or breakfast on the weekend 507 Pub has it all....including craft cocktails. One of our favorite spots!
507 Pub(lic) House
507 Pub(lic) House is an international Pub that provide scratch cooking, beverages and a smile! Whether you are looking for a great burger or breakfast on the weekend 507 Pub has it all....including craft cocktails. One of our favorite spots!
Parks & Nature
Free Admission!
Quarry Hill Park is free and open to the public year round. Minutes away from busy downtown Rochester, Quarry Hill Nature Center is a welcome retreat for anyone who loves nature. The nature center is also free and open all but four days of the year. Trained, knowledgeable staff welcome visitors and share their insights into everything that makes Southeast Minnesota unique to the state and Upper Midwest.
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Quarry Hill Náttúru Miðstöð
701 Silver Creek Rd NEFree Admission!
Quarry Hill Park is free and open to the public year round. Minutes away from busy downtown Rochester, Quarry Hill Nature Center is a welcome retreat for anyone who loves nature. The nature center is also free and open all but four days of the year. Trained, knowledgeable staff welcome visitors and share their insights into everything that makes Southeast Minnesota unique to the state and Upper Midwest.
Part of the Trail system-1.8 miles around the lake. Lots of geese though so be cautious where you step. Amenities: Baseball,Football field,Horseshoes, Lake, Paved trail, Picnic Shelter,Playground, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal, Skate park, Soccer field, Softball, Swimming
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Silver Lake Park
770 W Silver Lake Dr NEPart of the Trail system-1.8 miles around the lake. Lots of geese though so be cautious where you step. Amenities: Baseball,Football field,Horseshoes, Lake, Paved trail, Picnic Shelter,Playground, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal, Skate park, Soccer field, Softball, Swimming
Amenities: Baseball, Horseshoes, Open play field, Paved trail, Picnic Shelter, Pickleball, Playground, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal, Sand Volleyball, Softball. Cook Park is in near proximity to Old Abe's Cafe-grab a bite & a beverage and head to the park! (or enjoy Abe's lovely, intimate patio)
Cooke Park
722 7th St NW Amenities: Baseball, Horseshoes, Open play field, Paved trail, Picnic Shelter, Pickleball, Playground, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal, Sand Volleyball, Softball. Cook Park is in near proximity to Old Abe's Cafe-grab a bite & a beverage and head to the park! (or enjoy Abe's lovely, intimate patio)
Amenities: Basketball, Events/Programs, Open play field, Paved trail, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal, Sand Volleyball, Sports complex, Tennis courts
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Kutzky Park
Amenities: Basketball, Events/Programs, Open play field, Paved trail, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal, Sand Volleyball, Sports complex, Tennis courts
This park has been transformed from farm fields and degraded forests into a beautifully preserved area. A zoo was established in the early 70's with the donation of native Minnesota animals from Mr. John Gilbertson, the local game warden at the time. The zoo is now an integral part of the environmental education programming activities offered by staff and volunteers. So much to see and do!
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Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo
5731 County Rd 105 NWThis park has been transformed from farm fields and degraded forests into a beautifully preserved area. A zoo was established in the early 70's with the donation of native Minnesota animals from Mr. John Gilbertson, the local game warden at the time. The zoo is now an integral part of the environmental education programming activities offered by staff and volunteers. So much to see and do!
The 125 acres of Root River Park offer many
secluded areas to sit and relax, or simply enjoy
the outdoors. Root River Park is the perfect spot to have a
family picnic. It has a restroom and plenty of space to roam, along with six picnic tables located near the parking lot. Six benches are located throughout the park near the lower
hiking area. A 2 mile looped hiking trail winds through
the meadows and wooded hills along Root River providing visitors with a variety of options of beauty and natural history. A hike any time of the year promises to be a delightful experience.
Root River Park
4012 80th St SE The 125 acres of Root River Park offer many
secluded areas to sit and relax, or simply enjoy
the outdoors. Root River Park is the perfect spot to have a
family picnic. It has a restroom and plenty of space to roam, along with six picnic tables located near the parking lot. Six benches are located throughout the park near the lower
hiking area. A 2 mile looped hiking trail winds through
the meadows and wooded hills along Root River providing visitors with a variety of options of beauty and natural history. A hike any time of the year promises to be a delightful experience.
2 blocks away-playground great for young children.
Amenities: Horseshoes, Playground, Tennis courts
Goose Egg Park
2 blocks away-playground great for young children.
Amenities: Horseshoes, Playground, Tennis courts
Located on 100 acres along the Cascade Creek in northwest Rochester, Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center features formal and informal learning and event spaces indoors and outdoors. Walking trails, wetlands, and a LEED Platinum certified center hosts Saint Mary’s University courses as well as events, and is also available for public and private use. Outdoor trails are open during daylight hours.
Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center
2900 19th St NW Located on 100 acres along the Cascade Creek in northwest Rochester, Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center features formal and informal learning and event spaces indoors and outdoors. Walking trails, wetlands, and a LEED Platinum certified center hosts Saint Mary’s University courses as well as events, and is also available for public and private use. Outdoor trails are open during daylight hours.
Small urban park near Mayo Clinic-a quiet resting spot.
Amenities: Historical site, Horseshoes, Picnic Shelter, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal
Central Park
225 1st Ave NWSmall urban park near Mayo Clinic-a quiet resting spot.
Amenities: Historical site, Horseshoes, Picnic Shelter, Rentable space, Restroom seasonal
Part of Silver Lake Park this playground is handicap accessible. It is a great place for active children. It has an imaginative play area, preschool play area and big kid area. There are many places to sit including benches, 2 person swings and picnic tables. There are well maintained bathrooms and multiple drinking fountains available as well as an accurate and cool sundial!
Three Links Park
900-1098 7th St NEPart of Silver Lake Park this playground is handicap accessible. It is a great place for active children. It has an imaginative play area, preschool play area and big kid area. There are many places to sit including benches, 2 person swings and picnic tables. There are well maintained bathrooms and multiple drinking fountains available as well as an accurate and cool sundial!
Great place for any age-unique playground, trail around the lake, sandy beach.
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Cascade Lake Park
88 23rd Ave SWGreat place for any age-unique playground, trail around the lake, sandy beach.
Essentials
Silver Lake Foods
1402 N Broadway AvePeople's Food Co-op
519 1st Ave SWNature's Best Cleaners
1430 5th Pl NWBroadway Laundromat
1117 N Broadway AveRC Nails
1613 N Broadway AveSerenity Couture Salon & Spa is locally owned and is an award winning Salon & Spa that has served the community for over 50 years. They cater to their customers to create an exceptional experience for every guest, every time.
Serenity Couture
702 Apache MallSerenity Couture Salon & Spa is locally owned and is an award winning Salon & Spa that has served the community for over 50 years. They cater to their customers to create an exceptional experience for every guest, every time.
Silver Lake Liquor
1400 N Broadway AveTrader Joe's
1200 16th St SWEverything you need to prepare a meal of your choice.
Shopping
Counterpoint Home, CP3 & Counterpoint II
111 Broadway Ave Sshades of green
2003 2nd St SWUnique gift store.
Threshold Arts
311 Broadway Ave SLocal artisans have come together to offer you a most unique shopping experience!
Boutique shopping with many repurposed items and local artists' wares. Located 20 minutes north on Hwy 52 in Zumbrota.
Dwell Local
Boutique shopping with many repurposed items and local artists' wares. Located 20 minutes north on Hwy 52 in Zumbrota.
Not only do they have the drug store essentials you can spend hours browsing through their gift items. Close by in the Silver Lake Shopping Center.
Hunt Drug LTC
Not only do they have the drug store essentials you can spend hours browsing through their gift items. Close by in the Silver Lake Shopping Center.
Everything Else
This neighborhood hardware store has almost everything you can find at a big box-and friendly customer service to boot.
Arrow Hardware & Paint
1500 N Broadway AveThis neighborhood hardware store has almost everything you can find at a big box-and friendly customer service to boot.
Arts & Culture
The 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, it present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.
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Rochester Art Center
30 Civic Center Dr SEThe 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, it present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking.
I would say our public library is one of the best in the state if not in the nation.
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Rochester Public Library
101 2nd St SEI would say our public library is one of the best in the state if not in the nation.
This Victorian House is located in Central Park and gives tours during the summer months. It was moved from Lowertown to Central Park in 1972 by Louise Hill, a Rochester preservationist.
Heritage House
225 1st Ave NWThis Victorian House is located in Central Park and gives tours during the summer months. It was moved from Lowertown to Central Park in 1972 by Louise Hill, a Rochester preservationist.
The History Center of Olmsted County, together with its enthusiastic volunteers, provides presentations, educational and outreach programs, special events, museum exhibits, and more. The History Center currently owns and operates two historic buildings and two historic farmsteads. The History Center also operates seasonal tours of Mayowood Mansion.
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History Center of Olmsted County
1195 W Circle DrThe History Center of Olmsted County, together with its enthusiastic volunteers, provides presentations, educational and outreach programs, special events, museum exhibits, and more. The History Center currently owns and operates two historic buildings and two historic farmsteads. The History Center also operates seasonal tours of Mayowood Mansion.
Entertainment & Activities
Bowlocity Entertainment Center is a premiere entertainment center. This includes a suites bowling area with eight blue lanes, couches, a private bar, and a banquet room that holds up to 75-people. There is also a 45-game redemption arcade and a 20-vest, state-of-the-art, two-story laser tag arena. There are also four party rooms for groups to rent out.
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Bowlocity Entertainment Center
2810 N Broadway AveBowlocity Entertainment Center is a premiere entertainment center. This includes a suites bowling area with eight blue lanes, couches, a private bar, and a banquet room that holds up to 75-people. There is also a 45-game redemption arcade and a 20-vest, state-of-the-art, two-story laser tag arena. There are also four party rooms for groups to rent out.
CMX - Chateau
3450 East Circle Dr NERochester Honkers Baseball Club
329 7th Ave NEQuality baseball and family fun!
Mayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota's premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, social and sporting opportunities. Serving as a vital economic generator for the region, Mayo Civic Center focuses on providing an exceptional experience by delivering world-class service and high-quality, versatile facilities. https://mayociviccenter.com/events-tickets
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Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Dr SEMayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota's premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, social and sporting opportunities. Serving as a vital economic generator for the region, Mayo Civic Center focuses on providing an exceptional experience by delivering world-class service and high-quality, versatile facilities. https://mayociviccenter.com/events-tickets
Roca Climbing & Fitness is an indoor rock climbing gym that offers outstanding climbing, yoga, and fitness opportunities all while being centered on building the community!
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Roca Climbing & Fitness
6071 Rome Cir NW Roca Climbing & Fitness is an indoor rock climbing gym that offers outstanding climbing, yoga, and fitness opportunities all while being centered on building the community!
125 LIVE is a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed to focus on the diverse needs of individuals 50+ and provide a wide variety of physical, social and intellectual opportunities to engage the minds and bodies of our community’s active adults. Through expansive programming, fitness amenities, gathering spaces and personal health resources, 125 LIVE provides opportunities for adults to embark on their own journey to “aging successfully. They offer many other opportunities for all ages-check their Program Guide for updates.
125 Live station
125 LIVE is a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed to focus on the diverse needs of individuals 50+ and provide a wide variety of physical, social and intellectual opportunities to engage the minds and bodies of our community’s active adults. Through expansive programming, fitness amenities, gathering spaces and personal health resources, 125 LIVE provides opportunities for adults to embark on their own journey to “aging successfully. They offer many other opportunities for all ages-check their Program Guide for updates.
Whether you are visiting the area and do not want to interrupt your workout routine, or are interested in joining a friend for a game of tennis, we welcome guests from near and far to use our facilities.
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Rochester Athletic Club
3100 19th St NWWhether you are visiting the area and do not want to interrupt your workout routine, or are interested in joining a friend for a game of tennis, we welcome guests from near and far to use our facilities.
Located off the Peace Plaza the Chateau offers exhibits and other activities for the public.
Chateau Theater Historic Landmark
15 1st St SWLocated off the Peace Plaza the Chateau offers exhibits and other activities for the public.
Rochester Repertory Theatre
103 7th St NEIntimate neighborhood theatre-walking distance from the cottage.
Spark
1201 12th St SWChildren's museum located in the Apache Mall.
Pop's Art Theater is an arthouse and repertory cinema and event space in Rochester, MN. Great intimate space to catch that favorite flick.
Pop's Art Theater
Pop's Art Theater is an arthouse and repertory cinema and event space in Rochester, MN. Great intimate space to catch that favorite flick.