Rochester, Olmsted County, MN
Places to go in Rochester
10 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
Carley State Park
50366 Wabasha County Rd 4, Plainview, MN 55964, USA

Outdoors
Cascade Lake Park
This recreational area offers a lakeside trail with spots for fishing, plus an open play field.
Zumbro West Park, 88 23rd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA

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Chester Woods Park
Unspoiled park on a creek with a campsite, 12 mi. of natural trails & resident deer & wild turkey.
8378 14 Highway Southeast, Eyota, MN 55934, USA

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Foster-Arend Park
The sandy beach is the main attraction at this park with trails, a playground & picnic spots.
4051 E River Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906, USA

Outdoors
Mystery Cave State Park
Spring Valley, MN 55975, USA

Outdoors
Quarry Hill Nature Center
Large park offering hiking trails, a man-made cave & a nature center with classes & live animals.
701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906, USA

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Quarry Hill Park
Peaceful natural area with a nature center, trails, wildlife habitats & educational programming.
701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906, USA

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Silver Lake Park
Park featuring a lake with boating & fishing, an accessible playground, pool, skate park & more.
770 W Silver Lake Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906, USA

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Three Links Park
900-1098 7th St NE, Rochester, MN 55906, USA

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Whitewater State Park
Trout streams run among limestone bluffs in this 2,700-acre park with camping areas & cabins.
19041 MN-74, Altura, MN 55910, USA