Rochester Area Visitor, MN

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APRIL 2020

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At Your Service The Rochester Downtown Alliance is proud to announce a Clean and Safe Ambassador Program in downtown Rochester. The program is providing cleaning, safety, and hospitality services to the 44-block special service district.

Downtown Rochester Ambassadors are hard at work making an environment that is clean, safe, and welcoming every day of the year.

For program hours and more information: DowntownRochesterMN.com/CleanAndSafe

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Art Duo/Lunch & Learn When: Friday, April 3 Where: Christ United Methodist Church – 400 5th Avenue SW, Rochester Time: Noon Cost: Free to attend; $10 lunch is optional Information: bit.ly/391GTxL Details: Now in their ninth season as Artu Duo, pianist Garret Ross and cellist Ruth Marshall enjoy concertizing and teaching together across the U.S. These immersive experiences sparked a deep love of the music of Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann in Artu Duo, which has been the foundational repertoire for them ever since - not only as a duo, but as a piano trio, quartet, and quintet, when joined by colleagues.

Sunken Egg Hunt When: Friday, April 3 Where: Red Wing Family YMCA – 434 Main St., Red Wing Time: 4 – 6 pm Cost: Free Information: bit.ly/3c4JEAm Details: Enjoy a fun twist on an Easter tradition. The pool will be warm and the eggs will be floating. Hop in the pool and see how many eggs you can grab. Easter activities and crafts will be available as well.

Calendar listings can change.

Please check events before attending.

Celebrities at Mayowood When: Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5 Where: Mayowood Mansion – 1195 West Circle Drive, Rochester Time: 3 pm Cost: $30 Information: olmstedhistory.com/ Details: Visitors will dine on chocolates while sipping champagne as they hear about well-known and not so well known past VIP guests of Mayowood throughout the years. Walk throughout the stunning home on your own or with a knowledgeable guide.

Studs, Struts & Stilettos When: Thursday, April 9 Where: Mayo Civic Center – 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester Time: See website Cost: $45 in advance; $50 at the door Information: rochesterareabuilders.com/ Details: A construction fashion exposé designed to showcase the creativity and resourcefulness of the building industry professionals, while at the same time raising funds for Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity. All of the designs showcased will be inspired by, and partially created from, materials used in the building industry. All designs will be inspired by a historical figure, event, or time period and will be created from materials used in the building industry.

APRIL 2020 Cole Allen at Four Daughters Vineyard When: Friday, April 10 Where: Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery – 78757 MN-15, Spring Valley Time: 5 pm Cost: Visit the website for ticket details Information: bit.ly/2Vp2YlX Details: Cole Allen is a critically acclaimed solo artist and guitarist for the Sena Ehrhardt Band.

Harmony Community Easter Egg Hunt When: Saturday, April 11 Where: Harmony Clerk’s Office – 225 3rd Ave SW, Harmony Time: 10 am Cost: Free Information: bit.ly/2wJ8VzQ Details: Join the Harmony community as it hosts a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt on the lawn of the community center. There will be two separate hunts for kids 5 and under and kids age 6 through sixth grade.

Matt Wilson & His Orchestra With Lo Duca When: Saturday, April 11 Where: Castle Community – 121 Broadway Ave N, Rochester Time: 7 pm Cost: $12 in advance; $15 day of the show Information: bit.ly/37VSxJm Details: Threshold Arts welcomes Minneapolis-based Matt Wilson & His Orchestra to the Castle with special guests Lo Duca.

Author David Housewright When: Thursday, April 16 Where: Lake City Public Library – 201 S High St, Lake City Time 6:30 pm Cost: Free Information: lakecity.lib.mn.us Details: David Housewright is an Edgar Award-winning author of crime fiction and past President of the Private Eye Writers of America. He has also earned three Minnesota Book Awards.

Air Play at Sheldon Theatre When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Sheldon Theatre – 443 W 3rd St, Red Wing Time: 7 pm Cost: $26 Information: sheldontheatre.org/event/ air-play Details: A breathtaking homage to the power of air. Flying umbrellas, largerthan-life balloons, giant fabrics floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen will make you gasp in wonder and laugh until it hurts. Ride the wind and dream with Air Play, a modern spectacle that brings to life the very air we breathe. Air Play is a circus-style adventure of two siblings journeying through a surreal land of air, transforming the ordinary into objects of uncommon beauty.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Rochester Figure Skating Club – 82nd Ice Show When: April 17 – April 19 Where: Rochester Recreation Center – 21 Elton Hills Drive NW, Rochester Time: Friday and Saturday 7 pm; Sunday 2 pm Cost: $14 adults; $10 seniors and students Information: rochesterfsc.org/ Details: Come enjoy the 82nd Annual Ice Show, featuring more than 250 skaters performing more than 40 numbers. This year’s show includes nationallyrecognized guest skaters, gold medal skaters and much more. Guest skaters include Blake Eisenach, Grace Knoop and Alex Johnson.

Rochester International Film Festival When: April 17 – April 25 Where: Marcus Rochester Cinema – 434 Maine Avenue SE, Rochester Time: 1 pm Cost: $8 adults; $6.50 seniors and students; $5 children Information: rifg.org/ Details: Rochester International Film Group presents a 9-day film festival program of 25 excellent international and Minnesota-made movies/documentaries selected for Rochester and southeastern Minnesota. There will be an openingnight reception before the first film screening on April 17.

Rochester Apache Mall Spring Craft & Gift Show When: April 18 – April 19 Where: Apache Mall – 52 US-14, Rochester Time: Saturday – 10 am – 9 pm; Sunday – 11 am – 7 pm Cost: Free Information: hestivalnet.com/87187/ Details: The shows feature a fantastic combination of handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, bath & body products, home décor, gourmet food / concessions, glass / metal art, wood working, and so much more.

Jazz from Broadway When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Christ United Methodist Church – 400 5th Avenue SW, Rochester Time: 7:30 pm Cost: Free Information: rochesterchambermusic.org/ Details: A selection of songs, representing the history of Broadway from 1928 forward, will be performed, as well as a newly composed jazz suite Three Mornings by Robert S. P. Gardner.

All will be presented by a quintet of musicians consisting of Gardner, Steve Gilbertson, Simon Harding, Jon Ailabouni, and Terry Gresser.

APRIL 2020 Rochester Record Show When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Little Thistle Brewing Co. – 2031 14th Street NW, Rochester Time: 10 am Cost: Free Information: bit.ly/2T2SBCX Details: The Rochester Record Show will be serving up thousands of record albums, 45 RPM records and music memorabilia for sale. Rochester Records will be offering Record Store Day releases in addition to a great selection of new and used vinyl.

2020 Rochester Spring Time Craft and Vendors Show When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Graham Arena Complex – 1570 Fairgrounds Ave SE, Rochester Time: 10 am – 3 pm Cost: Free Information: fairsandfestivals.net/events/ Details: Come shop with local vendors. There will be a great mix of handcrafted, handmade, refurbished and also direct sales.

Calendar listings can change.

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World Festival When: Saturday, April 18 Where: Mayo High School – 1420 11th Avenue SE, Rochester Time: 10 am Cost: Free Information: ria-minnesota.org/ Details: World Festival is the Rochester International Association’s major annual celebration of the cultural diversity of Rochester and is now in its 45th year.

The event will be family friendly and will be an entertaining mix of music, song, dance and poetry; cultural displays; parade of nations; global marketplace; children’s activities and international food.

6th Annual Timmay 5K When: Saturday, April 25 Where: East Park – Silver Lake – 705 E Silver Lake Drive, Rochester Time: 9 am Cost: $29 Information: timrasmussonfoundation. com/ Details: Join the Tim Rasmusson Foundation in their 6th Annual Timmay 5k. This is a family and pet friendly fun run (or walk). Come celebrate organ and tissue donors and raise awareness to donate life.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Get Squirrelly with Surly When: Saturday, April 25 Where: Downtown Lanesboro Time: All day Cost: No admission fee Information: rootrivertrail.org/ Details: Join your friends for Lanesboro’s fourth Annual Spring Pub Crawl.

Participating bars are serving Surly. Enjoy great beer, time with friends and crawl on.

Elder Network Spring Fever Gala When: Saturday, April 25 Where: Rochester Event Center – 7333 Airport View Drive SW, Rochester Time: 5 pm Cost: $80 adults; $35 students Information: bit.ly/2Tg8lRO Details: Enjoy this special spring flower market.

Sip & Strum When: Sunday, April 26 Where: Little Thistle Brewing Company – 2031 14th Street Time: 5:30 pm Cost: $40 Information: bit.ly/2HUWJyu Details: Enjoy a night of drinks and music.

The cost of the ticket includes: 2 drinks, lead sheets to the songs to learn and a step-by-step guide to the chords and strums. Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged. This is a family event for ages 6 and up. Pizza will be available.

Calendar listings can change.

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Home Free: Dive Bar Saints World Tour When: Wednesday, April 29 Where: Mayo Civic Center – 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $39.50 - $59.50 Information: mayociviccenter.com/eventstickets/ Details: Hear the band’s rich, Southern harmonies from their four vocalists Tim Foust, Rob Lundquist, Austin Brown, Adam Chance, and beatboxer Adam Rupp.

100-Mile Garage Sale When: April 30 – May 3 Where: Various locations Time: All day Cost: Free Information: 100milegaragesale.org/ Details: Lake Pepin historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around.

Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. Mississippi Valley Partners sponsors the 100-mile Garage Sale that spans all towns along Lake Pepin. Find participating sales from Hastings, south on Hwy. 61 to Winona, across the river to Fountain City, WI and North on Hwy 35 to Prescott, WI.

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THE SOLDIERS FIELD VETERANS MEMORIAL

Colin L. Powell visited the Memorial on May 16, 2006 with Wayne Stillman and Harry Kerr.

Many people and Cannons from the contractors in the Gulf War and World construction trade, AN IMPRESSIVE $4-$5 War I are on display. Primary plus many others, donated their MILLION MEMORIAL funding came from the sale time, talent and materials to of pavers, purchased by or for make this Memorial one of the THAT WAS BUILT veterans, that form the walkway finest in the country. It was built TO HONOR THOSE surrounding the Memorial. The without the use of tax dollars, WHO GAVE ALL AND 8”x20” feature that contain the and all committee members DEDICATED TO ALL name of a veteran, when they are unpaid volunteers. An WHO SERVED served, and the branch they interest bearing perpetual fund served in. of $500,000 was established to maintain the Memorial.

War to the Gulf War. Located five blocks south of Educational markers that show A focal point of the Memorial the Mayo Clinic, at 300 7th St. the history and proper etiquette is a granite wall 12’high by fifty S.W., it consists of four circular of the American flag stand one feet long that contains the granite walls, a 12’ x 51’ main inside of the memorial. Statues names of over 2,300 people, wall, 50 trees, 4,920 pavers, 36 of a mother and child, and a from S.E. Minnesota, who died granite benches, the U.S. flag, nurse and a medic treating a as a result of injuries service to the Minnesota flag, six Armed wounded soldier stand near sustained in Forces flags and the POW/MIA the Wall of Remembrance. The our country from the Civil flag. logos of the Military Academies War to the present.

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Air insanity ROCHESTER MN

1607 Hwy. 14 E, 507-322-6197 Rochester’s Premier Indoor Trampoline Park Air insanity is over 32,000 sq. ft. of fun for the whole family. We are much more than your ordinary trampoline park, we offer the best of trampoline park experience with a host of incredible indoor adventure attraction options.

Roca Climbing & Fitness ROCHESTER MN

6071 Rome Circle NW, 507-218-1500 Roca Climbing & Fitness is Rochester, MN’s best indoor rock climbing gym that offers outstanding climbing, yoga, and fitness opportunities.

machine shed ROCHESTER MN

11 2nd Street NE 507-202-6761 We’re like that arcade that you hung out at during high school, only better. At the Machine Shed we don’t use quarters or tokens, just pay a one-time fee and play all our games, all day.

fun for kids!

Archery addiction ROCHESTER MN

3020 N Broadway Ave., 507-722-2386 What is archery combat?

Dodgeball for a new generation that teaches an actual skill.

We also play nerf wars!

Nerf wars are awesome! Make a mess in our arena and not in your house!

Bowlocity ROCHESTER MN

2810 N. Broadway, 507-288-2601 We have 24-lanes of bowling with state-of-the-art scoring, a 45-game redemption arcade, a multi-level laser tag arena, and a full sports bar with delicious food. Reservations recommended!

Skyline raceway ROCHESTER MN

2248 40th St. SW, 507-287-6289 Skyline Raceway offers the best in go-karting, mini golf, and gemstone panning! bounce world ROCHESTER MN

4430 19th St. NW, 507-316-0788 We have a 15,000 square foot building full of inflatable bounce houses, inflatable slides and other interactive inflatables.

Bounce World is a great place in Rochester to bring the family and play for open bounce or to host your next birthday party. In addition to our inflatables that you can jump, slide and bounce on, we have a mechanical bull that gives rides on the weekends!

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TRANSPORTATION AMTRAK

Safe, on-time rail passenger service. Train stop is located one hour east of Rochester in Winona. See Van/Shuttle listings for ground transportation.

Amtrak reservations . . 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245) amtrak.com AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Automotive Procare . . . . . . . . . . .507-282-5200 automotiveprocare.com AVIATION

Rochester International Airport (RST) is currently served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. RST provides daily, nonstop service to major hubs, allowing connections to many world-wide destinations.

American Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-433-7300 aa.com Delta Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-225-2525 delta.com United Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-864-8331 united.com Signature Flight Support . . . . . . . .507-282-1717 signatureflight.com/locations/rst

BUS

Privately-owned Rochester City Lines provides comfortable, dependable public transit.

Rochester City Lines . . . . . . . . . . .507-288-4353 rochestercitylines.com Rochester Public Transportation (RPT) provides safe and convenient public transportation with weekday and Saturday fixed routes, and paratransit service for individuals unable to use fixed route buses.

Rochester Public Transit . . .507-328-RIDE (7433)

rochestermn.gov/departments/public-transportation

CAR RENTAL

Find the company to best suit your needs, from reservations, to pickup and return, to cost.

Avis - airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-288-5655 Avis - Kahler Grand Hotel . . . . . . .507-288-5222 avis.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-352-7900 Budget - airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-252-5055 Budget - Kahler Grand Hotel . . . .507-424-3377 Budget - 10th Ave SW . . . . . . . . .507-289-0408 budget.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-214-6094 Denaro Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-288-1156 denaromotors.com Dollar Rent a Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-434-2226 dollar.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-800-5252 Enterprise - airport . . . . . . . . . . . .507-289-3366 Enterprise - 38th St NW . . . . . . . .507-282-9190 enterprise.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855-266-9565 Hertz - airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-288-2244 Hertz - US Highway 52 . . . . . . . . .507-289-6640 hertz.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-654-4173 Kuehn Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-536-9800 kuehnrentals.com

GUIDE ROCHESTER LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

A variety of vehicles and services for luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Chamberlain Concierge and Lifestyle Management . . . . . . . . .507-208-1051 yourchamberlain.com Corporate Car & Coach . . . . . . . . .507-261-4660 ridewithcorpcar.com Destiny Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-206-7437 destinylimorochester.com Gold Crown Limousine . . . . . . . .507-285-9528 goldcrownlimo.com Med City Limousines . . . . . . . . . .507-398-6659 medcitylimos.com Rochester Limo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-322-3060 rochesterluxurylimo.com RTS Limousine Service . . . . . . . . .507-529-4222 Star Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . .507-281-0969 limostar.com

TAXI CAB

Service door to door, or to and from the airport.

Med-City Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-282-8294 medcitytaxi.com Rochester Taxi, Inc. . . . . . . . 507-424-TAXI (8294) RST Taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-316-0955 rsttaxiservice.com Yellow Cab of Rochester . . . . . . . .507-282-2222 An alternative to traditional taxi service, hire a private driver using any smartphone device.

Uber . . . . . . . . . .uber.com/cities/rochester-mn Lyft . . . . . . .lyft.com/rider/cities/rochester-mn

WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT

VAN/SHUTTLE Local destinations including home or hotel.

GO Airport Shuttle . . . . . . . . . . . .844-787-1670 Non-emergency medical transport (ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, bariatric) for those with disabilities, special needs, or medical conditions.

ADO Transportation Inc. . . . . . . . .507-322-6130 Handi Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-281-3600 handivanrides.com R & S Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-289-5080 rstransportinc.com Remjoy Transportation/Med Supply . .507-206-6650

goairportshuttle.com/rochester_rst_airport_shuttle

Rochester Shuttle Service . . . . . . .507-216-6354 rochestershuttleservice.com Groome Transportation . . . . . . . .507-280-9270 groometransportation.com/rochester Star Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . .507-281-0969 limostar.com/listings/executive-sprinter-shuttle Destiny Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-206-7437 destinylimorochester.com 47 45

ROCHE STER area activities excitement

fills every corner of Rochester, a city that is home to culture, art, history and heritage. Create your own vivid adventure and explore attractions off the beaten track, relax in cozy restaurants, dip in and out of imaginative boutiques and find something inspiring at every turn.

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GOLF COURSES IN

ROCHESTER EASTWOOD GOLF COURSE

3505 Eastwood Rd SE, 507-281-6173 Rochester, MN 55902

HADLEY CREEK GOLF COURSE

2427 Hadley Valley Rd NE, 507-529-4119 Rochester, MN 55906

MAPLE VALLEY GOLF COUNTRY CLUB

Maple Valley Golf Country Club, 507-285-9100 Rochester, MN 55904

NORTHERN HILLS GOLF COURSE 4721 W Circle Dr, 507-281-6170 Rochseter, MN 55901

OAK SUMMIT GOLF COURSE 2751 Co Hwy 16, 507-252-1808 Rochester, MN 55902

ROCHESTER GOLF + COUNTRY CLUB 3100 Country Club Rd SW, 507-282-2708 Rochester, MN 55902

SOLIDERS FIELD GOLF COURSE

244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, 507-281-6176 Rochester, MN 55902

WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE 1700 48th St SW, 507-285-0305 Rochester, MN 55902

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AUSTIN COUNTRY CLUB

1202 28th St NE, 507-437-7631 Austin, MN 55912

BLOOMING PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB 7701 118th St SE, 507-583-2887 Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

CEDAR RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 14927 MN-56, 507-582-3595 Adams, MN 55909

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CHOSEN VALLEY GOLF CLUB 1801 Main St S, 507-867-4305 Chatfield, MN 55923

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COFFEE MILL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 180 Coffee Mill Dr, 651-565-4332 Wabasha, MN 55981

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18187 County Hwy 34, 507-374-2374 Dodge Center, MN 55927

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HARMONY GOLF CLUB

545 4th St NE, 507-886-5622 Harmony, MN 55939

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LAKE CITY GOLF

33587 Lakeview Drive, 651-345-3221 Lake City, MN 55041

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LAKE PEPIN GOLF COURSE

70895 260th Avenue, 651-345-5768 Lake City, MN 55041

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MEADOW GREENS GOLF COURSE 25238 540th Ave, 507-433-4878 Austin, MN 55912

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MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GOLF LINKS 408 Golf Links Dr., 651-388-1874 Red Wing, MN 55066

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MOUNT FRONTENAC GOLF COURSE 32420 Ski Rd, 651-388-5852 Frontenac, MN 55026

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OAKS GOLF CLUB

73671 170th Ave, 507-477-3233 Hayfield, MN 55940

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PINE ISLAND GOLF COURSE 920 8th St SE, 507-356-8252 Pine Island, MN 55963

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PIPER HILLS GOLF COURSE 25233 534th St, 507-534-2613 Plainview, MN 55964

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25019 County Rd, 507-457-3129 Winona, MN 55987

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1311 West E 6th St, 651-388-9524 Red Wing, MN 55066

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RIVER’S BEND AT THE OLD BARN RESORT 24461 Heron Rd, 507-467-2512 Preston, MN 55965

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RIVERVIEW GREENS

1800 Clubhouse Dr NE, 507-533-9393 Stewartville, MN 55976

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SOMERBY GOLF CLUB

975 Somerby Pkwy NE, 507-775-3700 Byron, MN 55220

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ST. CHARLES GOLF COURSE 1920 Gladiola Dr, 507-932-5444 St. Charles, MN 55972

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THE BRIDGES GOLF COURSE 22852 Co Hwy 17, 507-452-3535 Winona, MN 55987

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THE JEWEL GOLF CLUB

1900 Clubhouse Dr, 651-345-2672 Lake City, MN 55041

VALLEY HIGH GOLF CLUB

9203 Mound Prairie Drive, 507-894-4444 Houston, MN 55943

WESTFIELD GOLF CLUB

1460 W 5th St, 507-452-6901 Winona MN 55987

ZUMBRO FALLS GOLF CLUB 60146 Hwy 63, 507-753-3131 Zumbro Falls, MN 55991

ZUMBRO VALLEY GOLF CLUB 25202 615th St, 507-635-2821 Mantorville, MN 55955

ZUMBROTA GOLF CLUB

80 Golf Links Ave, 507-732-5817 Zumbrota, MN 55992

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CASINOs

Treasure Island

RESORT & CASINO, WELCH MN

Located right on the Mississippi River, our breath-taking casino resort boasts fine and casual dining options, a fullservice salon and spa, a family-friendly water park and a 3,000-seat event center.

The action-packed gaming floor is home to thousands of slots, rows upon rows of table games, a live poker room and a bingo center. Seasonal amenities include a marina, a 100-passenger cruise ship, an RV park and a golf course. 800-222-7077, ticasino.com

Diamond Jo Casino NORTHWOOD, IA

Located just off I-35 in northern Iowa’s Worth County, Diamond Jo Worth is a high-energy casino and entertainment destination. They offer nearly 1,000 slots, 22 table games, a poker room, live entertainment every Friday and Saturday in the Big Wheel Bar, a meeting and event center, and four restaurants. 641-323-7777, diamondjoworth.com

rochester culture

Photo by Erin Young

MAYO CIVIC CENTER

Mayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota’s premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, social and sporting opportunities. 507-328-2220, mayociviccenter.com

ROCHESTER ART CENTER Exhibitions of local, regional, and nationally acclaimed artists, as well as classes and workshops for children and adults. Free family days and book clubs. 507-282-8629, rochesterartcenter.org

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21ST ROCHESTER CIVIC MUSIC 507-282-8629 | 40 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SE |ROCHESTERARTCENTER.ORG

RIVERSIDE CONCERTS

“Down by the Riverside” is an annual free outdoor summer concert series held In Mayo Park Sun eves during July & Aug. “Riverside Live” is a series of ticketed indoor concerts Sept-May. 507-328-2200, riversideconcerts.com Photo by Erin Young

ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATER Rochester Civic Theater is Minnesota’s largest community theatre. Visit website for 2019 theater season.

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TOURS AMISH TOURS of HARMONY Tours of the largest Amish colony in Minnesota are 45 minutes southeast of Rochester in Harmony. Visit the Amish gift & furniture store. Tours are held year around, except Sundays. 1-800-752-6474, amish-tours.com

BARN QUILT TOURS, CALDONIA, MN

Driving tours of almost sixty beautifully painted barn quilts which adorn agricultural buildings in this scenic area.

Bus tours offered on selected dates. Maps available on website. 507-725-TOURS, caledonia.com/barn/quilts

ASSISI HEIGHTS ROCHESTER MN

Call ahead at 507-282-7441 Sits atop one of the highest hills in Olmsted County and resembles the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy. Tours are available Mon at 2 p.m. & Sat at 1:30 p.m. or by appt.

ROLLINGSTONe LUXEMBOURG HERITAGE MUSEUM Rollingston, MN

Former city hall with thousands of items from Luxembourg immigrants.

Open all year by appointment. Free admission by calling ahead.

507-689-2330

Photos by Chad Johnson

NIAGARA CAVE, HARMONY MN

Pan for gemstones and fossils, play mini golf, enjoy 10 acres of picnic grounds. Safe, lighted, one-hour tour of one of the top-rated caves in the US. 507-886-6606, niagaracave.com

Plummer House Tours June - August • Noon - 6pm Self Guided • Every Wednesday The Plummer house includes many innovations that were quite novel for their time. The 5 story home is over 300 feet long with over 20,000 square feet total with 11,000 square feet of living space.

Visible from much of SW Rochester, the Plummer House and its water tower mark the summit of a Rochester neighborhood nicknamed Pill Hill, so called because it typically houses many Mayo doctors.1091 Plummer Lane SW · Rochester

MYSTERY CAVE, PRESTON MN Stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, fossils, and beautiful underground pools. Scenic, educational and photographic tours available. 507-937-3251, dnr.state.mn.us

HISTORY CENTER OF OLMSTED COUNTY Historic farmsteads, historic buildings, and the History Center museum. History Center museum houses the exhibit gallery, gift shop, Wilson Library and the Wickland Archives.

507-282-9447, olmstedhistory.com The History Center also operates seasonal tours of Mayowood Mansion. Mayowood Mansion Regular Season Public Tour Schedule: April-October.

Area activities ROCHESTER HONKERS The Northwoods Baseball League is celebrating 25 seasons! Come meet Slider, the mascot, and enjoy game at Mayo Field. Special events like fireworks and the Mason Jar giveaway. The Honkers play 34 home games. 507-289-1170, northwoodsleague.com/rochester-honkers

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NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER,

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WABASHA MN

Climb in an eagle’s nest or test your strength against an eagle’s, learn how eagles soar and view wild eagles on the river. Open daily, live eagle programs. 651-565-4989, RED WING: a historic city along the mighty Mi nationaleaglecenter.org

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is a River, outdoor activities, artistic experiences, unique

small towns in America by USA Weekend Maga Destinations by the National Trust for Historic P district has been restored to its early 1900s sty

ACTIVITIES ON THE RIVER AND RAIL ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

101 2nd St. SE

e committed to preserving the heritage each 507-328-2300 re planning a Mississippi River vacation, Nationally-recognized Rochester Public innesota, looking to relocate, starting a new Library is conveniently located to serve vite you to enjoy the many activities that the community members who travel by car, 51-565-4158 Go to www.wabashamn.org to bus, or bike. The library is also home to uide online!

the busiest Bookmobile in the state of Minnesota (based on circulation). With ritage: hundreds of free activities for residents Hollywood and more! and visitors, and a robust collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, the tire upper Mississippi River and has been library has something for everyone! .S. Government records and “The 2nd Treaty

ely establish Wabasha to be the oldest town in ty is named in honor of an Indian Chief of the

While fly and bait fisherman explore creeks and river pools, riverboat enthusiasts can watch paddle boats come up from New Orleans to dock at Red Wing.

Train and architecture buffs will enjoy a visit to the historic train depot.

YEAR-ROUND FUN FOR ALL During autumn and winter, enjoy apple orchards, a pumpkin patch and corn mazes. Holiday visitors can enjoy hot cocoa and hay rides. Experience River City Days festival when summer is in full bloom!

www.redwing.org FOUR DAUGHTERS WINERY, SPRING VALLEY

MN

Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery is a fully operational winery, cidery, than 50 buildings listed the National restaurant andon event center.Register Their sprawling estate includes a tasting room walkingand tourlarge and discover the stories that as have production areas, well as a 6 acre vineyard on the property.

507-346-7300, fourdaughtersvineyard.com

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explore lark toys,

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This toy store was voted the best in Minnesota and one of the top 10 toy stores in the world. It offers toys that stimulate imaginations and leave room for kids to create from their minds and hearts.

LARK makes their own fudge in-house and boast an amazing antique toy museum. The solid wood hand-carved LARK Carousel is a work of art that people of all ages can view and ride, and the 18-hole mini golf course with waterfalls and a play-through cave is fun for all. 507-767-3387, larktoys.com, 63604 170th Ave.

RED WING, Minnesota

rad zoo,

ississippi River. Voted one of the best azine, and named 1 of 12 Distinctive Preservation, the entire downtown yle.

• Jewelry • Crystal • Sweaters • Pewter The RAD Zoo is one of the largest displays of reptiles and amphibians in the • Wrought Iron kinds of snakes, turtles, lizards, world, with more than 150 different crocodilians, and amphibians, all on display.

• Linens Zoo co-owner and director Jamie Adam Pastika has run the business with his wife, Melissa Gail Pastika, and their staff for eight years. "We cater families looking for a fun, educational experience for their kids. We make • Candles MONDAY - FRIDAY, · aopoint that everyone who visits our zoo has an opportunity to pet at least an alligator or a large boa or python," said Jamie.

9AM - 8PM one animal, typically • Kitchen Items Daily shows give guests a chance to learn more about the animals, and SATURDAY 9AM - 6PM pet a few of them at shows end. During weekend feeding times, guests can • Porcelain SUNDAY 12PM - 5PMwatch many of the snakes and crocodiles dining.

The Pastikas are constantly working on new exhibits. This summer they • And much more! hope to have sailfin dragons as well as a tank of South American river

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The RAD Zoo is one of the largest displays of reptiles and amphibians in the world, with more than 150 different kinds of snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, and amphibians, all on display.

507-455-1465, 3297 Country Rd. 45N, TheRadZoo.com

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Downtown Red WingPastika • 651-388-8436 said that there are many satisfying aspects of being a zookeeper,

like taking care of the animals by trying to build them homes similar to what

Corner of Main & Bush St., Across St. inJames they wouldfrom experience the wild. Hotel He enjoys watching excited kids interact directly with the animals.

uffdashoponline.com "Our goal at the Zoo is to try to instill a greater appreciation for wildlife

GREAT RIVER HOUSEBOAT RENTALS ON THE MISSISSIPPI and wild places among our children so that they will grow up to help preserve them."

3297 COUNTRY RD. 45N, OWATONNA I THERADZOO.COM

Be your own riverboat captain!

This is a unique Houseboat vacation located in the heart of the Mississippi River between Minnesota and Wisconsin in Alma, WI. Experience the beauty and serenity of the Mississippi River Valley on board a floating lodge. ALMA MARINA, ALMA, WI 608-685-3333, almamarina.net 59

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PARKS COVERED BRIDGE PARK, ZUMBROTA, MN This is the site of Minnesota’s only authentic covered bridge, which spans the Zumbro River and leads to a public walking trail. Home to Kid’s Kingdom, one of the region’s largest play areas.

On The North Side Of The Zumbro River Is The Scenic 64-Acre Covered Bridge Park. It Contains Nature And Trails, Modern Camp Sites, Restrooms/Shower, Shelters, Picnic Areas, Kids Kingdom Playground, Horseshoe, Softball Fields, Swimming Pool, Stream Fishing, Frisbee Golf, Volleyball Area, And Ice Rink. Across Hwy. 58 The East Covered Bridge Park Is A Modern Softball Complex, Full Outdoor Basketball Court And Skate Board Park. 507-732-7318 (Zumbrota City Hall), ci.zumbrota.mn.us FOSTER AREND PARK,

ROCHESTER MN

4000 East River Rd NE. Sandy beach, swimming, fishing & picnic grounds with shelter. 507-328-2525

Inflatable Waterpark

Photo by Chad Johnson

OXBOW PARK & ZOLLMAN ZOO, BYRON MN The zoo is anchored in the middle of the 600-acre park, and it showcases circa 40 different Minnesota-native species, including all animal classes: fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Oxbow offers educational programs about Minnesota wildlife. Zoo and nature center tours, hiking trails, and picnic facilities. Open all year. 507-775-2451, co.olmsted.mn.us

QUARRY HILL NATURE CENTER, ROCHESTER MN Designated as a Park and Trail

of Regional Significance by the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission, Quarry Hill Park is a historic and natural treasure at the heart of the community. Hiking trails, biking trails, a pond, restored oak savanna, limestone fossil quarry and historic sandstone caves shape the park’s 329 acres. 507-281-6114, qhnc.org ROCHESTER PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, ROCHESTER MN Swimming at 2 outdoor pools and one lake. Golf courses, miles of trails for bicycling, hiking, jogging, and other recreational activities.

507-328-2525, rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation

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LODGING GUIDE

Regency Apartments Furnished Extended Stay Apartments

Home2 Suites by Hilton is more than an extended-stay hotel; it’s a hip and humble hangout where you’re Free to be you™.

• Free Mayo Clinic Shuttle • Full Kitchenette • Free Parking • Free Breakfast • Free Internet Service

3-Minute Walk To Mayo Clinic

507-361-4208

507-287-6299 RegencyRochester.com

831 16th Street SW Rochester, MN 55902 home2suitesbyhilton.com

ASPEN SUITES

1211 2nd St SW, 877-335-6752 aspensuitesrochester.com

BEST PRICE INN

1817 S Broadway, 507-289-2376 bestpriceinmn.com

BRENTWOOD INN & SUITES

123 4th Ave NW, 800-658-7045 brentwoodinn.com

CANDLEWOOD SUITES

1640 S Broadway, 507-361-6000 candlewoodsuites.com

CENTERSTONE PLAZA HOTEL

401 6th St SW, 507-288-2677 soldiersfield.com

COMFORT INN & SUITES WEST-MED

2005 Commerce Dr NW, 507-281-6850 choicehotels.com

COMFORT SUITES ROCHESTER

4141 Maine Ave SE, 507-424-2720 choicehotels.com

COUNTRY INN/SUITES BY RADISSON 4323 Highway 52 N, 507-285-3335 countryinns.com

COUNTRY INN/SUITES BY RADISSON 77 Woodlake Dr SE, 507-287-6758 countryinns.com

COURTYARD

161 13th Ave SW, 507-536-0040 marriott.com

DAYS INN

52

$$ M-F

82 X

X

18

$$M-F X $$$

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Fitness center

X

X

Pet friendly

On-site restaurant

Hot tub

Pool

Shuttle

Price range

Kitchenette

$$ M-F X

Free parking

ASPEN SELECT

1215 2nd St SW, 507-288-2671 aspenselectrochester.com

72 X

Walk to shop/dine

7320 Airport View Dr SW, 507-218-7903 wyndhamhotels.com

$ M-F

Free wifi

AMERICINN ROCHESTER AIRPORT

42 X

Laundry

1013 2nd St SW, 507-424-1170 rgilodging.com

Free cont bkfst

2ND STREET INN & SUITES

Suites

Up to $100 . . . . . . . . . $ $101-200 . . . . . . . . . $$ $201-400 . . . . . . . . $$$ $401-1000 . . . . . . $$$$ $1000 & up . . . . $$$$$

Number of rooms

PRICE RANGE KEY

LODGING

$ M-F

92 X

X $$ M-F

89 X

X

X

$M-F $$

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

214 X

$$

7 X DAYS

X

77 X

$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

84 X

$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

60 X

$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

104 X

$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

117 X

$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

3595 Commercial Dr SW, 507-206-4675 120 X days-inn-suites-rochester-south

X

$M-F $$

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

63

LODGING

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA

55 Woodlake Dr SE, 507-536-7444 extendedstayamerica.com

EXTENDED STAY AMERICA

2814 43rd St NW, 507-289-7444 extendedstayamerica.com

FAIRFIELD INN

470 17th Ave NW, 507-258-7300 marriott.com/hotels

FIFTH AVE INN & SUITES

20 5th Ave NW, 507-289-3987 rgilodging.com

98 X

X

$ M-F

95

X

$ M-F

91 X

62 X

X

X

X

Free wifi

Walk to shop/dine

Free parking

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Pet friendly

On-site restaurant

Hot tub

Pool

Shuttle

Price range

Kitchenette

$$- 7 $$$$ DAYS

212 X

X

Fitness center

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON

150 South Broadway, 507-281-8000 doubletree3.hilton.com

$M-F $$

62

Laundry

1850 Broadway Ave S, 507-282-9905 choicehotels.com

Free cont bkfst

ECONOLODGE-ROCHESTER

Suites

Up to $100 . . . . . . . . . $ $101-200 . . . . . . . . . $$ $201-400 . . . . . . . . $$$ $401-1000 . . . . . . $$$$ $1000 & up . . . . $$$$$

Number of rooms

PRICE RANGE KEY

LODGING

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

$$ M-F X

X

X

$M-F $$

X

X

X

Free Continental Breakfast Free Shuttle to Mayo Clinic and Saint Marys Hospital Free Wi-Fi Newly Remodeled Pool and Whirlpool area Extended Stay Rates Available Connected to Famous Dave’s BBQ Fitness Room and Business Center Microwaves and Refrigerators in all rooms 100% Smoke Free

CONNECTED TO FAMOUS DAVE’S LEGENDARY PIT BAR-B-QUE

435 16th Ave. NW - Rochester, MN 55901 Guesthouseintl.com • (507) 288-9090 • 877-374-9090 65

A Modern Approach to Hospitality

Hilton Hotels Downtown Rochester

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

N N N N N N

Valet Parking

N

Indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool

Concierge service 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting & convention space Free WiFi Two onsite restaurants Easy access to Mayo Clinic via skyway or hotel transportation

DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester

N N N N N

Free WiFi

N

Guest rooms include microwave and mini-fridge

Concierge services and Executive Lounge 24 hr. fitness center Onsite award-winning restaurant Easy access to Mayo Clinic via skyway or hotel transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester

N N N N N

Free WiFi Onsite breakfast Complimentary business center Guestrooms include microwave and mini-fridge Easy access to Mayo Clinic via skyway or hotel transportation

Hilton Hotels Have Something to Offer Everyone!

Located just 2 blocks from the world-class Mayo Clinic and 8 miles from the Rochester International Airport (RST), the brand new Hilton Rochester redefines luxury hospitality in downtown Rochester, MN. Guests can enjoy proximity to downtown amenities and attractions. The hotel features a variety of highend amenities such as a full-service spa, indoor infinity pool, luxury suites, concierge service, and skyway access to the Mayo Clinic.

507-258-5757 • 10 East Center Street • rochestermayoclinicarea.hilton.com

Centered in the heart of downtown Rochester, the Doubletree is just a short walk away from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic.

60 restaurants and 40 retailers are also located within one mile of the hotel giving guests plenty of options for dining and shopping.

Guests can enjoy elevated amenities designed to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Some features include an Executive lounge, fitness facility and complimentary 24 hr. business center.

507-281-8000 • 150 South Broadway • rochesterdowntown.doubletree.com

Guests of the Hilton Garden Inn enjoy modern conveniences paired with ample opportunity to explore and enjoy the lively setting of downtown Rochester. Located just a few blocks away from Mayo Clinic campus, guests can easily access the hospital via skywalk. Besides convenient proximity to Mayo, guests can also explore the bustling dining and shopping scene that surrounds the hotel and come back to enjoy features like the fullyequipped fitness center, indoor pool and onsite breakfast.

507-285-1234 • 225 S Broadway • rochestermn.hgi.com

69

LODGING

Spacious accommodations.

Friendly service.

Amenities include: • Free WiFi • Free hot breakfast • Free parking • Indoor heated pool and hot tub • Fitness center

100% Smoke Free Hotel

507-424-2720

Guest rooms feature: • Microwave and refrigerator • USB ports • Coffee maker • Work desk • Flat-panel TV

Special rates for patients and their families attending the Mayo Clinic

4141 Maine Ave SE • Rochester, MN 55904 • www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/MN106

HILTON ROCHESTER MAYO CLINIC

10 East Center Street, 507-258-5757 rochestermayoclinicarea.hilton.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

155 16th Ave SW, 507-226-8700 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

HOME 2 SUITES ROCHESTER MAYO 831 16th St SW, 507-361-4200 home2suites3.hilton.com

Walk to shop/dine

$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

104 X

$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Free parking

124 X

X

Free wifi

X

Fitness center

X

Pet friendly

X

Laundry

$ M-F X

Pool

X

118 X

Shuttle

Free cont bkfst

HILTON GARDEN INN-ROCHESTER

225 Broadway Ave S, 507-285-1234 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

On-site restaurant

HAMPTON INN-ROCHESTER

1755 Broadway Ave S, 507-287-9050 hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Hot tub

HAMPTON INN-NORTH

2870 59th St NW, 507-289-6100 hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Price range

435 16th Ave NW, 507-288-9090 redlion.com/rochester

Kitchenette

GUEST HOUSE INTERNATIONAL

Suites

Up to $100 . . . . . . . . . $ $101-200 . . . . . . . . . $$ $201-400 . . . . . . . . $$$ $401-1000 . . . . . . $$$$ $1000 & up . . . . $$$$$

Number of rooms

PRICE RANGE KEY

LODGING

X

143 X

$$- 7 $$$$ DAYS

X

X

X

X

264 X

$$$- 7 $$$$ DAYS

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

85 X

$$

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

103 X

X $$ X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

69

LODGING

5 Full-Service Hotels

KAHLER GRAND HOTEL

20 2nd Ave SW #G13, 507-280-6200 thekahlerhotel.com

KAHLER INN & SUITES

9 3rd Ave NW #B, 507-285-9200 kahlerinnsuites.com

LA QUINTA INN-SUITES ROCHESTER 4353 Canal Pl SE, 507-289-4200 laquintarochestermn.com

MARRIOTT ROCHESTER MAYO CLINIC

101 1st Ave SW #S8, 507-280-6000 marriott.com

X $$ M-F X

X

X

X

149 X

X

X

X

X

X

616 X

$$ M-F X

X

271 X

X $$ M-F X

83

202 X

$

$$

X

$$$$

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Free parking

Laundry

Free cont bkfst

On-site restaurant

Hot tub

Pool

Shuttle

Price range

Kitchenette

108 X

Walk to shop/dine

KAHLER APACHE

1517 16th St SW, 800-552-7224 kahlerapache.com

X

Free wifi

HOMEWOOD SUITES

165 13th Ave SW, 507-218-3320 homewoodsuites3.hilton.com

$$$$$$$

178

Fitness center

220 S Broadway Ave, 507-252-8200 ihg.com

Pet friendly

HOTEL INDIGO

Suites

Up to $100 . . . . . . . . . $ $101-200 . . . . . . . . . $$ $201-400 . . . . . . . . $$$ $401-1000 . . . . . . $$$$ $1000 & up . . . . $$$$$

Number of rooms

PRICE RANGE KEY

LODGING

X

X

100% HAMPTON GUARANTEE!

• Hotel shuttle offering door to door Mayo shuttle service • Hot, complimentary breakfast • Free Wifi • Free parking • Ranked highly on TripAdvisor • Earn Hilton Honors Points • All backed up by the Hampton 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

2870 59th Street NW 507-289-6100

rochesternorthsuites.hamptoninn.com

1-800-HAMPTON

71

LODGING

Comfort, Convenience & Commitment • Free Continental Breakfast • Free Clinic/Hospital Transportation • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel • CONVENIENT SUBWAY ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN

123 Fourth Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 507-288-8011 • 1-800-658-7045 brentwoodinn.com

RAMADA BY WYNDHAM

1625 Broadway Ave S, 507-281-2211

RED CARPET INN

2214 Broadway Ave S, 507-282-7448 rochester.redcarpetinnhotels.com

RESIDENCE INN ROCHESTER MAYO 441 W Center St, 507-292-1400 marriott.com

ROCHESTER INN

1837 Broadway Ave S, 507-288-2031 booking.com

SLEEP INN-ROCHESTER

2109 Commerce Dr NW #A, 507-282-2364 choice hotels.com

SPRINGHILL SUITES

1125 2nd St SW, 507-281-5455 marriott.com

STAYBRIDGE SUITES

2350 Commerce Dr NW, 507-280-9000 ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us

SUPER 8-ROCHESTER MAYO CLINIC 106 21st St SE, 507-282-1756 wyndhamhotels.com/super8

SUPER 8-ROCH. FAIRGROUNDS 1230 Broadway Ave S, 507-288-8288 wyndhamhotels.com/super8

TOWERS AT KAHLER GRAND HOTEL 20 2nd Ave SW #G13, 507-208-1409 towersatkahlergrand.com

TOWNEPLACE SUITES

2829 43rd St NW, 507-281-1200 marriott.com/hotels

85 X

$ M-F X

41 X

X

$M-F $$

145

X

$

30

X

89 X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

$ M-F

X

X

$$

X

X

X

X

X

Pet friendly

On-site restaurant

Hot tub

Pool

Shuttle

Price range

Kitchenette

$ M-F X

X

X

Free parking

1620 1st Ave SE, 507-282-8091 choicehotels.com

88 X

X

Walk to shop/dine

QUALITY INN

X

Free wifi

MOTEL 6

2107 West Frontage Road, 507-282-6625 motel6.com

$$ M-F

Fitness center

MICROTEL INN

4165 Maine Ave SE, 507-289-4900 wyndhamhotels.com

81 X

Laundry

4210 Highway 52 N, 507-286-8780 wyndhamhotels.com

Free cont bkfst

MICROTEL INN

Suites

Up to $100 . . . . . . . . . $ $101-200 . . . . . . . . . $$ $201-400 . . . . . . . . $$$ $401-1000 . . . . . . $$$$ $1000 & up . . . . $$$$$

Number of rooms

PRICE RANGE KEY

LODGING

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

37

X

$ M-F

X

81 X

X

$ M-F X

X

X

86 X

X $$ M-F X

X

X

X

109

X $$ M-F X

X

X

X

73

$ M-F

X

X

X

X

87

$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

44

$$$$ M-F X

X

X

X

82

X $$$ M-F X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

73

LODGING

2nd Street Inn & Suites 1013 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902

(507) 424-1170

5th Avenue Inn & Suites

20 Fifth Avenue NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3987 Hotels Have Mayo Clinic Rates Complimentary Continental Breakfast Smoke-Free • Rooms Have Microwave & Refridgerator • Free Wi-Fi Free Clinic Shuttle • Free Parking www.rgilodging.com

• Neighborhood-style living featuring comfortable, upscale suites • 2 pools with slides and a spa • Coin laundry, business center, free internet • Free Mayo Clinic/ downtown shuttle, full kitchens and hot breakfast to help you save on expenses!

2829 43rd St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901

1817 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN

507-289-2376

Res. 1-844-210-7026

• Family-owned and operated • Free Parking • Air Conditioning • Free In-Room Coffee • Cable Television SHOWTIME • Microwaves • Refrigerators • Wireless Internet BestPriceMN.com

507-281-1200

toll free: 866-814-1200

www.marriott.com/rstts

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2nd Street INN & SUITES

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651.345.2882 • treatsandtreasureslakecity.com 112 S. Washington St. • Open Daily 10am-5:30pm

Quilting Shop” “You r One Stop 651-345-3958 | RatherBeeQuilting.com

106 South Lakeshore Drive, Lake City MN

Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm

lakeside

Antiques

3,200 sq. ft. of Antiques Vintage • Collectibles • Furniture • Art Pottery • Books • Vinyl

106 E Center St, Lake City, MN ◆ 651-345-4800

UNIQUE WOMEN’S APPAREL Jag, Bali, Tribal & More!

Burgers Steaks and Seafood Private Party Room

Full Bar Pool Tables Dart Boards Bowling Dance Floor Live Music

104 N WASHINGTON ST · LAKE CITY, MN 55041

651-345-2324 · PORT104.COM

651-345-5448 | 104 E. Lyon Ave. | Lake City, MN 55041

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651-448-8500

1702 North Lakeshore Drive • Lake City, MN 55041 • lakehouseonpepin.com

Lake Pepin button Lakepearl Pepin Pearl Button A Co. Open Thurs-Sat: 10am-5pm Historical Society Pearl Button Clamming Display

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Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Zumbro River, historic Mantorville, MN, is a delight to visit! Discover the same charm that inspired the Mantor brothers and their families to settle here in 1854, and inspired the citizens of Mantorville to preserve the entire 12-block downtown area by placing it on the National Historic Registry in 1975.

Since 19 7 6

Restaurant & Lounge

A Tradition Since 1854 Owned by the Pappas Family Since 1946

Take a step back in time...

Once a stagecoach stop to the endless prairie; The Hubbell House is a historic, award-winning restaurant and cocktail lounge.

502 N. Main - Mantorville, MN 55955

507-635-2331 hubbellhouserestaurant.com Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tues - Fri 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday Dinner: 4 p.m. - close Tues - Sat 11:30 a.m. - close Sunday CLOSED MONDAYS Located 13 miles west of Rochester on Hwy 14; then 2 miles north on Hwy 57

· Hand-dipped chocolates · Ice cream · Light & dark chocolates · Unique candies · Homemade fudge, caramel, toffee, creams

Perfect gifts for holidays, birthdays & more!

420 Main Street · Mantorville, MN 507-635-5814 · chocolateshoppe.co

THE PERFECT SPOT TO MEET AND EAT! Full Breakfasts Served All Day Homemade Soups Salads * Sandwiches Award Winning Pies & Desserts Pastries Gourmet Coffees & Espresso Drinks Unique Gifts

Free Internet Access | Outdoor Patio Seating Mon-Fri 7am-4pm | Sat 8-4pm | Closed Sun Hwy 57 in Historic Mantorville | 507-635-5507

countyseatcoffeehouse.com

Authentic Michael Kors & Coach purses

Go to www.facebook.com/ mantorvilleMRA or MantorvilleRestoration.com for dates and times!

CHARITABLE GAMBLING AT:

License #01982

Harold’s Club - Dodge Center 504 Tavern - Kasson Mantorville Saloon - Mantorville Zumbro Valley Golf Course - Mantorville

Only 20 minutes from Rochester!

Take a tour through history!

RestoRation House & Log Cabin

Built in 1850’s

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OPEN May - OctOBer tues.-sun. 1-5pM North of the Hubbell House, Mantorville

Fri, Sat 7:30pm & Sun 2pm

SUMMER Melodramas! $10 Auditions: May 18 &19, 6:30 June 12-28 A Curse Comes Home or Professor Pembroke’s Predicament July 10-26 A.Sault on the Senses or Medium at Large August 7-23 A Schreck in the Night or Yes! We Have Nosferatu

mantorvilletheatrecompany.com

Opera House, 5 - 5th St. W, Mantorville

RestoRing, PReseRving HistoRiC PRoPeRties

mantorvillerestoration.com

WELCOME TO

Red Wing Red Wing is a historic city along the mighty Mississippi River.

ACTIVITIES ON THE RIVER AND RAIL While fly and bait fisherman explore creeks and river pools, riverboat enthusiasts can watch paddle boats come up from New Orleans to dock at Red Wing.

Train and architecture buffs will enjoy a visit to the historic train depot.

In historic Downtown Red Wing, MN

Dine In ~ Delivery ~ Take Out

Lounge ~ Catering Pizza ~ Prime Rib ~ Steaks ~ Seafood ~ Ribs

UNIQUE MEN’S SPECIALTY STORE Including Big & Tall Men’s Clothing Old Fashioned Service & Ambiance 215 Bush Street • 651-388-4261 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Thurs 9am-8pm

full menu delivery

651-388-8877 303 West 3rd Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 libertysrestaurant.com

Voted one of the best small towns in America by USA Weekend Magazine, and named 1 of 12 Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the entire downtown district has been restored to its early 1900s style.

SheldonTheatre.org 443 West 3rd Street 651-388-8700

YEAR-ROUND FUN FOR ALL During autumn and winter, enjoy apple orchards, a pumpkin patch and corn mazes. Holiday visitors can enjoy hot cocoa and hay rides.

Experience River City Days festival when summer is in full bloom!

Photo by: Chad Johnson

www.redwing.org

Red Wing

CRAFT BEERS. CHEF DRIVEN MENU. LIVE MUSIC

2015-2018 Diners Choice Award from Open Table!

TheStagHead.com • 651-212-6494 Historic Downtown Red Wing, MN | 219 Bush St., Red Wing, MN 55066

Over 6,000 vintage pieces plus a beautiful gift store await you!

LARGEST & most EXTENSIVE collection of Red Wing clay products!

CALL TO ARRANGE GROUP TOURS

FREE ADMISSION!

651.327.2220 240 Harrison St. -Red Wing, MN

Hours: Tues - Sat 9-5, Sun 11-4 Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

PotteryMuseumRedWing.org

Photo by: Chad Johnson

Red Wing

Our Shops Are As Unique As Our History

Luxury Condos Available for Short or Long-Term Lease.

Space Available for Large & Small Stores and Restaurants:

susan@bellair-realty.com

Mon.-Sat. Mon.-Sat. 10 10 a.m. a.m. -- 66 p.m., p.m., Sunday Sunday 11 11 a.m. a.m. -- 55 p.m. p.m.

Pottery Place 2000 West Main Street Red Wing, MN PotteryPlaceRW.com

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The City of Zumbrota warmly welcomes you to enjoy all of our fantastic amenities. A must see for all visitors is the Historic Covered Bridge spanning the Zumbro River at West Avenue.

Minnesota’s only remaining original covered bridge is listed on the National Historic Register. It has been restored to its authentic state, reflecting the heritage of early pioneer settlers.

The bridge is nestled just upstream from its original location over the Zumbro River in the 85-acre Covered Bridge Park. Kid’s Kingdom in Covered Bridge Park is also the trailhead for the Goodhue Pioneer State Trail, a multi-modal trail which connects with the cities of Goodhue and Red Wing.

So please, take the time to check out the many exciting opportunities Zumbrota has to offer!

New, used and handmade home decor and gifts My Happy Place Zumbrota

507-218-8249

ACCESSORIES & & GIFTS GIFTS ACCESSORIES MON-FRI MON-FRI 9-5 9-5 SAT SAT 9-4 9-4 •• SUN SUN CLOSED CLOSED 340 S. MAIN STREET 340 S. MAIN STREET Downtown Zumbrota Downtown Zumbrota 507-732-7500 507-732-7500 www.pwconsignment.com www.pwconsignment.com

Bridget’s Café

365 Main St • Zumbrota, MN

507-732-4646 Find us on Facebook: Bridgets Cafe

Three levels of furniture SOFAS RECLINERS BEDDING DINING ACCESSORIES

HARDWARE & FURNITURE 321 Main Street, Zumbrota

507-732-5232

Luya Shoes and Other Fine Things ZUMBROTA

236 Main St. • 507-732-LUYA EXCELSIOR

251 Water St. • 952-470-7840 Find us on Facebook at Luya Zumbrota Instagram at @shopluya

Old Soul Vintage Boutique

SALON + SPA vagaro.com/audrasonmain

utique Old Soul Vintage Bo

507-421-7073 379 South Main Street Zumbrota, MN 55992

and so much more!

Zumbrota, Mn unique gifts kitchen kid’s items tux rental & more 345 S. Main Street, 507-732-5599 M-F 9-5 Sat.9-2

An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories for women of all ages.

Monday- Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 4pm

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WORSHIP APOSTOLIC

Praise Tabernacle

306 21St SW, 507-884-6427 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Rochester Assembly of God Church 4240 18th Ave NW, 507- 288-0868 rochesterassembly.com

Destiny Church

3240 40th Ave NW, 507-281-3536 destinyrochester.com BAHA’I

The Baha’i Faith

507-285-9358 bahairochmn.org BAPTIST

Autumn Ridge Church

3611 Salem Rd SW, 507-288-8880 autumnridgechurch.org

Baptist Hospitality House

2825 18th Ave NW, 507-536-4194 baptisthospitalityhouse.org

Calvary Baptist Church

5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, 507-289-6750 cbcroch.org

Oasis Church (General Conference) 1815 38th St. NW, 507-289-8596 oasisrochester.org

Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC) 2911 18th Ave NW, 507-289-7244 ebcrochester.org

Midwest Bible Baptist Church (Independent) 5930 Bandel Rd NW, 507-259-4106 midwestbiblebaptist.org

New Testament Baptist Church 2119 3rd Ave. SE, 507-292-0745 ntbt.org

Rochester Baptist Church (Independent) 420 11th Ave NE, 507-287-9771 rochestermnbaptistchurch.org

Rochester Community Baptist Church 1048 6th Ave. SE, 507-288-8706

Victory Baptist Church

606 36th Ave SE, 507-289-2966 vbcmn.com BUDDHIST

Buddhist Support Society Inc.

4462 29th St. SE, 507-281-4808 SGI-USA Nichiren Buddhist Society 2427 19St NW, 507-286-4931 CATHOLIC

Church of The Resurrection

1600 11th Ave SE, 507-288-5528 rescathroch.org

Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 11 4th Ave SW, 507-288-737 sj.org

Holy Spirit Parish

5455 50th Ave NW, 507-280-0638 holyspiritrochester.org

Our Lady of The Rosary

(Traditional Roman Catholic) 5802 Viola Rd NE, 507-282-4498 olr-chapel.org

Pax Christi Church

4135 18th Ave NW, 507-282-8542 paxchristichurch.org

St. Bridget’s Catholic Church

2123 County 16 Rd SE, 507-282-9139

St. Francis Catholic Church of Assisi 1114 3rd St. SE, 507-288-7313 stfrancis-church.org

St. Pius X Catholic Church

1315 12th Ave NW, 507-288-8238 piusx.org CHARISMATIC

Harvest Church

3342 19th St NW, 507-316-5207 hcrochester.com

Lighthouse Family Church

1225 Elton Hills Dr. NW, 507-288-2591 lighthousefamilychurch.org CHRISTIAN

Hope Summit Christian Church 1315 6th Ave SE, 507-288-3293 hopesummitchurch.com

Living Stone Church (Reformed)

1700 Broadway Ave N, 507-282-7008

Christian Science Society

1723 1st St NW, 507-282-0586

Marion Road Christian Church

4051 50th Ave. SE 507-288-1063 marionchurch.com CHURCH OF CHRIST

Oak Tree Church

25 16th St NE, 507-252-0452

Rochester Church of Christ

632 2nd St. SW, 507-289-5036 rochesrcoc.org CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Word of Life Church of God in Christ

400 13th Ave SE, 507-281-6379 wordofliferochester.com JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2300 Viola Heights Dr NE, 507-281-6634

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1002 16th St. SE, 507-282-2382

WORSHIP EASTERN ORTHODOX

Saints Kosma’s and Damiano’s Orthodox Church

703 W Center St, 507-282-1529 rochesterOrthodoxChurch.org EPISCOPAL

Calvary Episcopal Church

111 3rd Ave SW, 507-282-9429 calvary-rochester.org

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

1884 22nd St. NW, 507-288-2469 stlukesepiscopal.orgEVANGELICAL EVANGELICAL COVENANT

Rochester Covenant Church

4950 31st Ave NW, 507-289-2990 rochcov.org

Salem Road Covenant Church

3401 Salem Rd SW, 507-288-9601 salemroadcov.com EVANGELICAL FREE

Calvary Evangelical Free Church 5500 25th Ave NW, 507-282-4612 calvaryefc.org

Christ Community Church

4400 55th St. NW, 507-282-5569 cccrochester.org

Cornerstone E Free Church

2810 40th Ave SE, 507-289-6532 cornerstoneefc.com

Crosswinds Church

2622 Highway 52N, 507-289-7937 crosswindschurch.com

The Gathering Church

125 Elton Hills Dr, 507-271-9476 thegatheringchurchofrochester.org FOURSQUARE GOSPEL

Word of Grace Foursquare Church

937 7th Ave NE, 507-281-4720 wog4sqr.org HINDU

Hindu Samaj Temple & Cultural Ctr

911 11th Ave NW, 507-281-1590 histemplemn.org ISLAMIC

Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq

17 N. Broadway N, 507-258-5500 rochestermosque.org JEWISH

B’Nai Israel Synagogue

150 7th Ave SW, 507-288-5825 Bnaiisraelsynagogue.org

Chabad-Lubavitch of Rochester 730 2nd Street SW, 507-288-7500 chabadrochestermn.com

Rochester Catholic Churches

Welcome You Church of St. Pius X

Mass: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8:00 am

Sat. 4:00 pm, Sun 8:00 & 10:00 am 1315 12th Ave NW, Rochester 288-8238 • piusx.org

Church of the Resurrection Mass: Sat 8:00 pm

Sun 8:30 and 10:30 am, Mon-Fri 8:30 am

1600 11th Ave SE, Rochester

288-5528 • resurrection-catholic.org

Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Mass: Sat 4:30 pm

Sun 9:30, 11:15 am, and 5:00pm Mon-Fri 12:10 pm

11 4th Ave SW, Rochester 288-7372 • sj.org

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Mass: Sat 4:30 pm

Sun 8:15 and 10:00 am

5455 50th Ave NW, Rochester

280-0638 • holyspiritrochester.org

Pax Christi Catholic Church Mass: Sat 5:15 pm, Sun 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am

Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 9:00 am Wed 7:00 am

4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester

282-8542 • paxchristichurch.org

St. Francis of Assisi

Mass: Mon-Fri 7:00 am , Sat 4:30 pm Sun 8:00, 10:00 am

En Español: Jueves 7:00pm Domingos 12:00 noon

1114 3rd St SE, Rochester

288-7313 • StFrancis-Church.org All churches are handicapped accessible

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WORSHIP LUTHERAN BRETHREN

True Life Church

2204 22nd St NW, 507-282-1121 trueliferochester.org

Religious Services Mayo Clinic Hospitals Saint Marys Hospital Chapel Catholic Mass Monday - Saturday........................... 4:30 p.m.

Sunday ...............................................8:30 a.m.

Interdenominational Worship Sunday ..............................................10:45 a.m.

Rochester Methodist Hospital Chapel Catholic Mass Sunday - Friday ................................ 3:30 p.m.

Interdenominational Worship Sunday ................................................9:30 a.m.

Family of Christ Lutheran Church 5525 56th St. NW, 507-424-2902 foclutheran.org

Grace Lutheran Church

800 E Silver Lake Dr NE, 507-289-7833 gracebythelake.org

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

2703 9th Ave NW, 507-289-1354 holycross-church.org

Redeemer Lutheran Church

869 7th Ave SE, 507-289-5147 redeemer-rochester.com

Trinity Lutheran Church

222 6th Ave SW, 507-289-1531 trinitylutheranchurch.org LUTHERAN-NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Rochester

Oasis Church, 1815 38th St NW, 507-206-3048 emmanuelofrochester.org LUTHERAN WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL SYNOD

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 2207 11th Ave SE, 507-288-2781 ascensionrochester.org

Bethel Lutheran Church

Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church & Preschool

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church

LUTHERAN ELCA 810 3rd Ave SE, 507-288-6430 bethellutheran.org 1212 12th Ave NW, 507-289-1841 gloriadei.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 559 20th St. SW, 507-289-1748 goodshepherdchurch.net

Hosanna Lutheran Church

2815 57th St. NW, 507-285-0092 hosannalutheran.org

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

2830 18th Ave NW, 507-288-1580 molive.org

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

2124 Viola Rd NE, 507-289-3021 rochesteroslc.org

People of Hope Lutheran Church

3703 Country Club Rd SW, 507-280-9766 peopleofhope.com

Southeastern Minnesota Synod

1001 14th St NW Suite 300, 507-280-9457 semnsynod.org

Zumbro Lutheran Church

624 3rd Ave SW, 507-288-2649 zumbrolutheran.org LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD

Christ Lutheran Church

2904 20th St SE, 507-289-0271 christrochester.org

3040 Stonehedge Dr. NE, 507-252-5088 christourrock.org 4520 19th Ave NW, 507-282-8280 rlrochester.com MENNONITE

Rochester Mennonite Church

836 41st St NW, 507-281-3405 rochestermennonite.org METHODIST UNITED

Bethany Church

1835 19th Ave NW, 507-289-0311

Christ United Methodist Church 400 5th Ave SW, 507-289-4019 cumethodist.com

Evangel United Methodist

2645 N Broadway, 507-289-4817

Homestead United Methodist

6301 Bandel Rd. NW, Suite 503, 507-288-8911 homesteadumc.org NAZARENE

Church of the Nazarene

3343 E Cir Dr NE, 507-289-7503 rochnaz.org NON-DENOMINATION

Calvary Chapel

814 11th Ave NE, 507-287-0023 calvarychapelrochester.com

WORSHIP Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour 2311 Hwy 52 NW, 507-288-2563

Lift Church

1510 14th St. NW, 507-226-8500 liftchurch.co ORTHODOX – GREEK

WESLEYAN

Oak Hills Wesleyan Church

410 28th St SW, 507-288-6053 discoveroakhills.com

Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

703 W Center St, 507-282-1529 rochesterorthodoxchurch.org PENTECOSTAL

Rochester Pentecostal Church

3657 Sheffield Ln SE, 507-288-4342 pentecostals.org PRESBYTERIAN

Community Presbyterian Church 3705 Fairway Pl NW, 507-280-9291 cpcroch.org

First Presbyterian Church

512 3rd St SW, 507-282-1618 fpcrochester.org

Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA)

2577 Schaeffer Lane NE, 507-282-6377 trinityrochester.org QUAKER

Quaker Meeting

Sundays at 9:30 AM 1300 10th Ave NE, 507-272-5276 quakercloud.org/cloud/rochester-friends-meeting REFORMED

Church of the Savior RCA

971 16th St SE, 507-289-7491 churchofthesavior.org

Greenleafton Reformed Church

15502 County 9, Preston, MN, 507 937-3130 greenleaftonrc.org SALVATION ARMY

Salvation Army

20-21 1st Ave NE, 507-288-3663 salvationarmynorth.org/community/rochester SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Seventh-Day Adventist

1100 37th St. NW, 507-289-2589 rochestersdachurch.org UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

First Unitarian Universalist Church 1727 Walden Ln SW, 507-282-5209 uurochmn.org UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Congregational Church UCC

974 Skyline Drive SW, 507-289-4581 congoroch.org

Trinity Lutheran Church Worship Times

Sunday – 8:00 & 10:30AM (Labor Day – Memorial Day)

(8:00 & 9:30AM in summer) Saturday – 5:30PM

LCMS Mayo Chaplain

507-722-0407

222 Sixth Ave. SW, Rochester

www.trinitylutheranchurch.org

Worship schedules can change.

Please check schedule before attending.

Peace United Church of Christ 1503 2nd Ave NE, 507-282-6117 peacechurchucc.org

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Rochester is a unique city with a welcoming Midwest flavor, a small-town feel and an evergrowing sophistication.

Nestled in the Zumbro River Valley, Rochester was discovered in 1854 by a government surveying party from Winona. Population at the time was 1,500 (30 times the original 50 settlers after an advertising campaign succeeded in extolling the land’s virtues).

Rochester has been expanding and developing ever since, boasting a world-class medical center, expanding job market, cutting edge technology, excellent schools and a livable, safe environment.

Money Magazine frequently votes Rochester “Best Place to Live in the U.S.” Since the first votes in the 1990’s, the city has grown 33 percent from a population of 86,000 to 114,011 plus (2016 U.S Census Bureau). The city is also considered a “Best Small City For Working Women.” Unemployment is low and salaries are higher than average, with women making 90 percent of men’s salaries.

RECESSION RESISTANT

As things change, some things stay the same, and it’s all good for Rochester. In 1961, Sales Management magazine listed Rochester as one of its “markets on the move,” pointing out

that the city was moving forward while much of the country was in a recession.

Urban and economic theorist Richard Florida recently ranked Rochester among the top 20 metros with projected job growth in “creative class” jobs—health care, science, technology, law, education, the arts and media—through 2020 (The Atlantic).

Rochester’s quality of life and prosperous business climate make it a desirable place to live and work. Cost of living is 7 percent lower than the U.S. average. Its commute is the shortest—average 14 minutes—of the nation’s 300 largest cities.

There’s an excellent park system for walking, biking and outdoor family activities. “Historic Bluff Country” to the south, the Mississippi River to the east, rolling farmlands to the west, and the Twin Cities to the north border Rochester and neighboring communities.

MAYO CLINIC, IBM

A devastating tornado struck Rochester in 1883. William Worrall Mayo, the country doctor, sought help from the Sisters of St. Francis to care for over 100 injured patients.

When the crisis passed, Mother Alfred Moes offered to raise money to build a hospital if Dr. Mayo and his sons, Will and Charlie, would serve as surgeons.

Today, Mayo Clinic is the largest not-forprofit medical center in the world. The Clinic employs nearly 34,600 people at its

By Katherine Shine

City on the Move Rochester campus. Approximately 2,400 are physicians and scientists.

The opening of Mayo’s Gonda Building in 2001 created the largest interconnected medical facility in the world. Opened in 2015, a $188 million, 100,000-square-foot proton beam therapy center offers innovative cancer treatments.

IBM, like Mayo Clinic, is an “anchor” company in Rochester. “Big Blue” broke ground in 1956. Employees number around 2,790 (2013), two times more than the number of employees in the 1950s. The main campus has grown to 3.1 million square feet, more than half the size of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

Other major employers include Charter Communications, City of Rochester, Federal Medical Center, Kahler Hotels, McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Olmsted County, Olmsted Medical Center, and Seneca Foods.

INNOVATION, GROWTH, INVESTMENT

Destination Medical Center (DMC) is the biggest and boldest expansion plan in Rochester’s 164-year history. With the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the city’s backyard, DMC is a $5.6 billion economic development initia-

tive promoting Rochester as a premier global destination for health and wellness over the next 20 years.

Three million people a year visit Rochester, primarily for Mayo Clinic. The goal of DMC is to double the number of visitors to 6 to 7 million.

Downtown development has been a topic of conversation since the famous Chateau Theater opened its doors in 1927. DMC plans include additional downtown Mayo facilities, office space, biotech and pharmaceutical firms. Housing, restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments will be needed to accommodate visitors and the employees required to fill over 30,000 new jobs.

DMC, according to plan, will have a positive affect not only Rochester, but also Olmsted County and the state of Minnesota. In addition to the $585 million in state money, Mayo Clinic, private investors and the City of Rochester will invest nearly $6 billion.

With changes on its horizon, Rochester must continue fine-tuning its goals to meet the inevitable challenges ahead: aging and retiring Baby Boomers, diversity, affordable housing for students and job seekers, transportation, crime and population increases.

If history is an indicator, Rochester’s growth will continue on a positive, upward trend.