Bring the entire family to Rochester, Minnesota, for a vacation they won’t soon forget! Come experience everything that Rochester has to offer, amidst its charm and beauty.
The city has 85 scenic miles of trails, for biking, walking, sightseeing and hiking. Spend an afternoon at the park while enjoying outdoor tennis, rink skating and hockey, lunch, golfing, a swim in the lake, much more. Take a boat ride for the most gorgeous views of the lake, and the river. If you’re a fisherman at heart, make it a guided fishing excursion.
The trolley ride through Rochester is another great attraction. Take the trolley tour, and learn all about this beautiful city, while enjoying this wonderful sightseeing experience.
The kids will love the indoor, and outdoor adventure games, too, such as challenging escape games, indoor bubble soccer, and combat archery. Rochester also features an amazing indoor bounce arena, with over 15,000 square feet of play area! Bowl a few games of traditional bowling, or try out some of the challenging, “extreme” bowling games. After that, try out the outdoor, go cart raceway. This is fun for people of all ages, not just the kids. As you will come to find out, there are plenty of year round attractions in store for you in Rochester!
The city hosts its own baseball team. The Rochester Honkers are popular with the local residents. Baseball fans can view a live game while visiting Rochester during the baseball season.
Rochester has many great eateries. Whether you are looking for a leisurely meal, or just a quick bite, you will have your choice of both here. There’s plenty of night life as well, with numerous bars and pubs featuring live music, comedy shows, DJ music, big screen TVs for sports fans, and alot more. You could also take in a movie, at one of the area’s many cinemas.
Winter activities are abundant, as well. These include skiing, skating, and ice fishing, just to name a few. There is also the popular Winterfest, which is held annually in Rochester. One of the main attractions during that event, is the Polar Plunge. Other activities are also held during the Winterfest, both indoors and outdoors. The whole family is sure to love the Winter Fest.
The city has a broad variety of museums, music, arts, and cultural events. These include the Rochester Dance Company, the Chamber Music Society, the Male Chorus, the Rochester Symphony, and the Pops Orchestra. There are many art galleries, there’s the Children’s Museum, and more. The French Festival, by the Rochester Symphony, is a delightful, French inspired musical show.
Another one of the things to do in Rochester, is shopping. There are plenty of stores to keep the shoppers in your group very happy! There are brand-name clothing stores, shoe stores, boutiques, and much more. You can even browse one of the many quaint antique shops located throughout the city.
Everyone will enjoy the fun things to do in Rochester!