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Mayo Clinic Patients: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay
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items Coming to Mayo Clinic Rochester? Here's your guide to where to eat, private accommodations, and things you can do!
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Delicious food, amazing drinks, and the spot on west end has it's own parking!
The Tap House | American Restaurant in Rochester, MN
A delicious and unique cafe with a bakery in front. The dutch pancakes are their specialty, and they come out singing about it when they bring it to your table! You're going to want reservations if you're going on a weekend!
Hollandberry Pannekoeken Restaurant Rochester MN - Since ...
This is one of my favorite brunch spots! The drinks are amazing, there's mocktails for those who don't partake, adn the food is just as delicious. It's on the pricier side but not the most expensive joint in Rochester. That said, it's well worth the ...
Rochester, MN - Benedict's | Morning Heroes
Another spot that's great for brunch but delicious anytime of the day. Their full bar serves inventive drinks and they have tons of variety of food options. Their gouda chicken wild rice soup is my favorite in the whole town!
Five West Kitchen + Bar - Rochester, MN
Carnivores- this one's for you! Great BBQ, housemade sauces, and yard games? This place is a blast!
Smoak BBQ - Rochester, MN
This is a really unique gem in Rochester. Thai Pop puts a modern twist on traditional Thai cuisine. It's a popular spot downtown for both food and drinks
ThaiPop | Rochester, MN
Looking for pizza and want to branch off from the big chains? My recommendation is Mr. Pizza- they've got delicious desserts too!
North Mr. Pizza | local family business | 4040 28th St NW ...
Papa's Roast is a local coffee trailer that also operates out of Men's Salon. They roast their own beans, and their espresso is divine. Their cheesecake is the second best I've ever had (no one will ever beat my dad's!) They're worth seeking out for ...
Papa's Roast Home - Papa's Roast Coffee Trailer
What to Do
Have free time between treatments or appointments? Here's a list of ideas to keep yourself or your kids busy in the downtime
This massive accessible indoor playground just opened in fall of 2024! It's designed to be accessible to children with different disabilities and those without to play together. There's lots of seating for adults, picnic tables, and drinking fountain...
Boundless Playspace and Activity Center in Rochester MN
This place is so much more than just another wine and canvas. They offer painting class, but also resin jewelry making, acrylic pours, and more! You can bring your own drinks and snacks, they provide the supplies!
Art Heads Emporium
New to the area, this arcade is unique for it's awesome prizes, cool vibe, and rows and rows of games. It's fun for all ages but even teens will be impressed!
HyperSpace Starcade
Bowlocity has bowling, arcade games, and food! 24 lanes means there's almost always one open, and they have a lot of cool game styles to play. If that's not your thing, you can play arcade games too!
Bowlocity Entertainment Center
Indoor golf and sports, plus great food and atmosphere!
Chip Shots - Golf, Simulators, Pickleball | Rochester, MN
If you're here for the holidays don't miss out on the Rochester Trolley Light Tour! The Rochester Trolley Company also operates a bunch of other tours for all kinds of interests!
Holiday Light Tours | Rochester Trolley and Tour Co.
This zoo is free, features only Minnesota native animals, and has a playscape built into the land!
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Where to Stay
Private accommodations in Rochester for short or long term stays!
This VRBO is budget friendly, quiet, and well reviewed
Magical Nest Hideaway - Rochester | Vrbo
Up to 6 people can stay at this VRBO with close access to downtown
Century Cottage-PERFECT for Mayo & downtown visitors! - Rochester | Vrbo
Stay on the lake and relax in this gorgeous silver lake VRBO. Beautiful outdoor space, plenty of amenities, and close proximity to parks and the Mayo Clinic
Silver Lake Oasis - Rochester | Vrbo
Beautifully designed interior, fitness equipment, a hot tub, and more. Located in Rochester
Euro House, Spacious! Near Mayo-Private Home - Rochester | Vrbo
Walking distance from Mayo Clinic, sleeps 4 and has great proximity to downtown
Next to Mayo Clinic 518A - Rochester | Vrbo