If you find yourself in Rochester, as a patient at Mayo Clinic or a visitor, listed below are a few restaurants/tours I would recommend.
Restaurants
Approximately 10 minutes away by car
- Four Daughter’s Winery
(about 45 minutes outside of town) - Pizza on the Farm
(on Friday nights during the summer & also a 45 minute drive)
Mayo Clinic employees are always willing to help patients and visitors navigate the confusing subways and skyways at the Mayo Clinic so don’t hesitate to ask anyone with a Mayo Clinic badge.
For those of you who call Rochester, MN home here are some great ideas to consider, especially during the summer months:
Farmer’s Market-every Saturday in the summer one block from the courthouse
4 Daughter’s brunch on Saturdays/Sundays on the patio
Thursdays on First Avenue-the street is open to vendors every Thursday in the summer
Hike: Quarry Hill, Oxbow, and Chesterwoods
Rochester bike trail-impressive trail system which allows for continuous workouts without stop lights
Root river trails-located in Lanesboro this is a great trail with a prize at the end (pie shop in Whalen!)
Wine trail-11 wineries line the Mississippi River on the Wisconsin border
Harbor View Cafe-located in Pepin this gem is only open during the warm months of the year
Zumbro River-close in proximity to Rochester and the perfect place to go boating
Eat outside during the summer months at the following locations: Chesters, Zzest, Terza, Twigs, and 5 West
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