3 days in Southern Minnesota Itinerary

Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Kids will appreciate attractions like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Quarry Hill Nature Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Forestville Mystery Cave State Park (in Preston), Winona (Minnesota Marine Art Museum & Garvin Heights City Park) and National Eagle Center (in Wabasha). There's lots more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, explore the fascinating underground world of Niagara Cave, and make a trip to The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite.

To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Rochester trip itinerary site.

Minneapolis to Rochester is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Rochester are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive back home.