Rochester Attractions
Rochester is the seat of the celebrated Mayo Clinic, famed particularly for its heart operations. There are guided visits on weekdays.
Rochester (pop. 97,000) is the third-largest city in Minnesota.
Rochester (pop. 97,000) is the third-largest city in Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic Tour
The Mayo Clinic Tour begins at the Judd Auditorium in the 19-story Mayo Building. Visitors can tour the several floors in the Mayo Building as well as the historical area in the Plummer Building. Public art and architecture are other features of the tour.
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
United States
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
United States
Phone 1 (507) 284-2511
Fax 1 (507) 284-0161
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Plummer House of the Arts
In 1917, Dr Henry S. Plummer and his wife Daisy, began construction of "Quarry Hill" in Rochester. It was later known as the Plummer House. In 1924, the 65-acre estate consisted of the house, greenhouse, water tower, garage and gazebo. Today 11 acres remain with landscaped grounds, formal gardens, bird trail, quarry, and water tower as well as the 49-room mansion.
Rochester Art Center
The Rochester Art Center features exhibits of major artwork by regional and national artists. Works include paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, clay works, photography, textiles, and mixed media.
Rochester Carillon
The tower high atop the Plummer Building of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester houses the 56 bell Rochester Carillon. The beautiful bells come from England and Holland.
