Rochester Area Visitor Magazine - May 2023

Winery & History Tours

COUNTRY BLUFF WINERY TOUR

With a long history of welcoming visitors from across the globe, we extend to you our warmest greetings!

Regardless of what brought you here, be it our legendary medical facilities or world-class shopping, dining and culture, we’re glad you’re here.

Rochester is a growing community that is consistently rated as one of the most livable cities in the U.S. There are skyways, walking subways, and easy outdoor access to almost everything you’ll need downtown–all within a short walk.

Rochester is also known for a rich array of unique locally owned businesses and thriving cultural and arts venues. Depending on the season, you can explore more than 85 miles of paved trails, visit one of more than 100 park areas, or try out activities like snowshoeing, cross country skiing or ice-skating. During the warmer months, visit one of our many great golf courses, or experience the popular Thursdays on First & 3rd Art Market & Music Festival. There is always something to do, regardless of the season.

If there is anything I can to do help you feel more at home here in our wonderful community, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or drop by City Hall. Enjoy our first-class city and first-class service!

Mayor Kim Norton, City of Rochester

Photos by Chad Johnson

Rochester Civic Theatre Company

The Rochester Civic Theatre Company is a non-profit organization that educates and enriches the adults and young people of Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota through the production and presentation of live theater, music, and dance.

Rochester Art Center

Rochester Art Center offers everyone the opportunity to appreciate the arts through exhibitions, and programs that encourage questioning and creativity. We are located along the river with the Mayo Civic Center at 2nd St. SE and are connected to the extensive trail and skyway systems.

Rochester Pops Orchestra

The Rochester Pops Orchestra is dedicated to performing professional, and entertaining concerts that appeal to all ages and walks of life. Our music spans from golden oldies, country, easy listening, jazz, big band and, todays hits to songs from the stage and screen, Disney, Broadway and video game scores.

ARTS & CULTURE

Riverside Concerts

Riverside Concerts provides the community with high quality, diverse, and accessible musical and educational programs. We offer a broad range of concerts, performances, area musicians, and artistic support services that help make Rochester a more livable community and contribute to the quality of life of its citizens.

Rochester Dance Company

The Rochester Dance Company Vision...

To be a distinctive dance organization that benefits the community by creating meaningful and enjoyable dance productions; and to benefit area dancers by providing exceptional training and performance opportunities

Rochester Symphony

Rochester Symphony is a full orchestra and chorale ensemble. Concerts feature professional musicians playing classical repertoire, newly commissioned music and popular selections. Six full concerts as well as small ensembles and educational events throughout the season provide music access to a wide variety of audiences.

TRANSPORTATION

AMTRAK

Safe, on-time rail passenger service. located one hour east of Rochester Van/Shuttle listings for ground Amtrak reservations 800-USA-RAIL amtrak.com

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

Automotive Procare automotiveprocare.com

AVIATION

Rochester International Airport served by American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. RST provides service to major hubs, allowing many world-wide destinations.

American Airlines aa.com

Delta Airlines delta.com

United Airlines united.com

Signature Flight Support signatureflight.com/locations/rst

Kuehn Rentals .507-536-9800

LUXURY

A variety of vehicles and services for luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Chamberlain Concierge and Lifestyle Management yourchamberlain.com

Corporate Car & Coach ridewithcorpcar.com

Destiny Limousine destinylimorochester.com

Gold Crown Limousine goldcrownlimo.com

Med City Limousines medcitylimos.com

Rochester Limo rochesterluxurylimo.com

RTS Limousine Service Star Transportation limostar.com

WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE

Non-emergency medical transport (ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, bariatric) for those with disabilities, special needs, or medical conditions.

ADO

Handi Van handivanrides.com

MADE IN ITALY

MADE IN ITALY

• Handbags

Murano Glass

• Dale of Norway

• Oleana

• Handbags

• Briefcases, Messenger Bags & Wallets

• Briefcases, Messenger Bags & Wallets

• Women’s Apparel

• Helly Hansen

• Fjållråven

• Skagen

• Royal Copenhagen

• Murano Jewelry

•Women’s Apparel

• Orrefors - Kosta Boda

• Murano Jewelry

• Venetian Glassware

• Venetian Glassware

• Danish Silversmiths

• Solje of Norway

POPPIITALIANLEATER.COM (507) 282-3088

POPPIITALIANLEATHER.COM (507) 282-3088

SUBWAY RETAIL AREA MAP 

 Numbers 23-61 match the numbers on the store fronts.

Hilton Building

A wide variety of nearly new books at bargain prices. Funds raised support the Rochester Public Library.

Please check our website for store hours. https://bit.ly/3E0mE2g

A unique selection of quality fibers for custom clothing design and construction. Featuring imported silks, woolens, cottons and linens.

285-9134 • 211 S. Broadway

Like us on Facebook: Ginny’s Fine Fabrics

200 North Broadway, Rochester, MN 55906

DINING GUIDE

The perfect place to rise and shine with new spins on familiar breakfast, brunch and lunchtime favorites.

WEDNESDAYS JOIN US WEDNESDAYS AS WE FEATURE OLD-TIME HUBBELL HOUSE MENU FAVORITES.

WESTERN POTATOES AVAILABLE EVERY WEDNESDAY.

TRANSPORTATION

Safe, on-time rail passenger service. Train stop is located one hour east of Rochester in Winona. See Van/Shuttle listings for ground transportation. Amtrak reservations .. 800-USA-RAIL (872-7245) amtrak.com

Privately-owned Rochester City Lines provides comfortable, dependable public transit.

Rochester International Airport (RST) is currently served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. RST provides daily, nonstop service to major hubs, allowing connections to many world-wide destinations.

American Airlines

800-433-7300 aa.com

Delta Airlines 800-225-2525 delta.com

United Airlines 800-864-8331 united.com

Signature Flight Support 507-282-1717

signatureflight.com/locations/rst

Rochester City Lines

507-288-4353 rochestercitylines.com

Rochester Public Transportation (RPT) provides safe and convenient public transportation with weekday and Saturday fixed routes, and paratransit service for individuals unable to use fixed route buses.

Rochester Public Transit 507-328-RIDE (7433) rochestermn.gov/departments/public-transportation

CAR RENTAL

Find the company to best suit your needs, from reservations, to pickup and return, to cost.

GUIDE ROCHESTER

LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

TAXI CAB

A variety of vehicles and services for luxury, comfort, and convenience.

Service door to door, or to and from the airport.

Med City Taxi ................

Star Transportation ...........

507-281-0969 limostar.com

Chamberlain Concierge and Lifestyle Management .........

507-208-1051 yourchamberlain.com

507-282-8294 medcitytaxi.com

Yellow Cab of Rochester .......

507-282-2222 yellowcabofrochester.com

An alternative to traditional taxi service, hire a private driver using any smartphone device.

Corporate Car & Coach

507-261-4660 ridewithcorpcar.com

Destiny Limousine .............

507-206-7437 destinylimorochester.com

Uber uber.com/cities/rochester-mn Lyft ....... lyft.com/rider/cities/rochester-mn

Gold Crown Limousine ........

507-285-9528 goldcrownlimo.com

Med City Limousines

507-398-6659 medcitylimos.com

Rochester Limo ...............

507-322-3060 rochesterluxurylimo.com

WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT

Non-emergency medical transport (ambulatory, wheelchair, stretcher, bariatric) for those with disabilities, special needs, or medical conditions.

VAN/SHUTTLE

Local destinations including home or hotel. Star Transportation..................507-281-0969 limostar.com/listings/executive-sprinter-shuttle Rochester Shuttle Service.........507-216-6354 rochestershuttleservice.com

Handi Van ...................

507-281-3600 handivanrides.com

Groome Transportation..............507-280-9270 groometransportation.com/rochester

R & S Transport ...............

507-289-5080 rstransportinc.com

Remjoy Transportation/Med Supply

507-206-6650

Destiny Limousine......................507-206-7437 destinylimorochester.com

Rochester Trolley & Tour Co.

ROCHESTER HISTORY TOUR

Get ready to experience the story of Rochester aboard our vintage trolleys with our amazing guides. This is the ideal tour for first time visitors.

Duration: 1.5 Hours

Price: $40 Adults | $12 Children

Please see website for details.

COUNTRY BLUFF WINERY TOUR

Take a luxury vehicle through SE Minnesota’s gorgeous bluff country to visit a trio of wineries. This region is a rising star in the wine world.

Duration: 5.5 Hours

Price: $115 Adults

Please see website for details.

THE SOLDIERS FIELD soldiers field veterans memorial

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial is meant to honor the sacrifices of southeastern Minnesota veterans, past, present, and future. As a community, we’ve created a special place that honors our veterans, tells the story of conflicts throughout our history, and provides a place for members of the community to come and reflect on the weight of veterans’ sacrifices.

Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial is free for all visitors, so the lessons to be learned from our veterans are accessible to all.

GOLF COURSES IN ROCHESTER

EASTWOOD GOLF COURSE 3505 Eastwood Rd SE, 507-281-6173 Rochester, MN 55902

HADLEY CREEK GOLF COURSE

Hadley Valley Rd NE, 507-529-4119 Rochester, MN 55906

MAPLE VALLEY GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Maple Valley Golf Country Club, 507-285-9100 Rochester, MN 55904

NORTHERN HILLS GOLF COURSE

4721 W Circle Dr, 507-281-6170

Rochseter, MN 55901

OAK SUMMIT GOLF COURSE

2751 Co Hwy 16, 507-252-1808

Rochester, MN 55902

ROCHESTER GOLF + COUNTRY CLUB

3100 Country Club Rd SW, 507-282-2708 Rochester, MN 55902

SOLIDERS FIELD GOLF COURSE

244 Soldiers Field Drive SW, 507-281-6176 Rochester, MN 55902

WILLOW CREEK GOLF COURSE

1700 48th St SW, 507-285-0305 Rochester, MN 55902

Many people and contractors in the construction trade, plus many others, donated their time, talent and materials to make this Memorial one of the finest in the country. It was built without the use of tax dollars, and all committee members are unpaid volunteers. An interest bearing perpetual fund of $500,000 was established to maintain the Memorial.

Located five blocks south of the Mayo Clinic, at 300 7th St. S.W., it consists of four circular granite walls, a 12’ x 51’ main wall, 50 trees, 4,920 pavers, 36 granite benches, the U.S. flag, the Minnesota flag, six Armed Forces flags and the POW/MIA flag.

The outside walls feature battle graphics from the Civil War to the Gulf War, and the inside walls are engraved with stories of important military events from the Revolutionary

AN IMPRESSIVE MILLION THAT WAS TO HONOR WHO GAVE DEDICATED WHO

War to the Gulf Educational markers the history and of the American inside of the memorial. of a mother and nurse and a medic wounded soldier the Wall of Remembrance. logos of the Military are engraved on Wall as well. There complex featuring a WW-II soldier of 6th St. and 2nd entrance to the

Colin L. Powell visited 2006 with Wayne Stillman

rochester culture

MAYO CIVIC CENTER

Mayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota’s premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, social and sporting opportunities. 507-328-2220, mayociviccenter.com

ROCHESTER CIVIC THEATER

Since their founding, the Rochester Civic Theatre (RCT) has evolved into an award-winning, multidisciplinary theater. 507-282-8481, rochestercivictheatre.org

IMPRESSIVE $4-$5 MEMORIAL WAS BUILT HONOR THOSE GAVE ALL AND DEDICATED TO ALL SERVED

Rochester Symphony

Gulf War. markers that show and proper etiquette American flag stand memorial. Statues and child, and a medic treating a soldier stand near Remembrance. The Military Academies on the rear of the There is a small featuring a statue of soldier at the corner 2nd Ave S.W., the the Memorial.

Cannons from the Gulf War and World War I are on display. Primary funding came from the sale of pavers, purchased by or for veterans, that form the walkway surrounding the Memorial. The 8”x20” feature that contain the name of a veteran, when they served, and the branch they served in.

The Rochester Symphony is Southeast Minnesota’s premier music organization featuring professional musicians performing six concerts per year, September through March at various venues throughout the region. rochestersymphony.org, 507-286-8742

A focal point of the Memorial is a granite wall 12’ high by fifty one feet long that contains the names of over 2,300 people, from S.E. Minnesota, who died as a result of injuries sustained in service to our country from the Civil War to the present.

ROCHESTER ART CENTER

Soldiersfieldmemorial.org

Exhibitions of local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists, as well as classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Galleries are open Wed-Sun. 11am-4pm. 507-722-2552, rochesterartcenter.org

Contact: Wayne Stillman 507-289-8981, wstillman@coloradofinance.com

ROCHESTER CIVIC MUSIC RIVERSIDE CONCERTS

“Down by the Riverside” is an annual free outdoor summer concert series held In Mayo Park Sun eves during July & Aug. “Riverside Live” is a series of ticketed indoor concerts Sept-May. 507-328-2200, riversideconcerts.com

Photo by Erin Young

Photo by Erin Young

the Memorial on May 16, Stillman and Harry Kerr.

TOURS

AMISH TOURS of HARMONY

Tours of the largest Amish colony in Minnesota are 45 minutes southeast of Rochester in Harmony. Visit the Amish gift & furniture store. Tours are held year around, except Sundays. 1-800-752-6474, amish-tours.com

BARN QUILT TOURS, CALDONIA,

MN

Driving tours of almost sixty beautifully painted barn quilts which adorn agricultural buildings in this scenic area. Bus tours offered on selected dates. Maps available on website. 507-725-TOURS, caledonia.com/barn/quilts

ASSISI HEIGHTS

ROCHESTER MN

Call ahead at 507-282-7441

Sits atop one of the highest hills in Olmsted County and resembles the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy. Tours are available Mon at 2 p.m. & Sat at 1:30 p.m. or by appt.

ROLLINGSTONe LUXEMBOURG HERITAGE MUSEUM

Rollingston, MN

Former city hall with thousands of items from Luxembourg immigrants. Open all year by appointment. Free admission by calling ahead. 507-689-2330

NIAGARA CAVE, HARMONY

MN

Pan for gemstones and fossils, play mini golf, enjoy 10 acres of picnic grounds. Safe, lighted, one-hour tour of one of the top-rated caves in the US. 507-886-6606, niagaracave.com

Photos by Chad Johnson

Available For Weddings!

Plummer House Tours

June - August • Noon - 6pm

Self Guided • Every Wednesday

The Plummer house includes many innovations that were quite novel for their time. The 5 story home is over 300 feet long with over 20,000 square feet total with 11,000 square feet of living space.

Visible from much of SW Rochester, the Plummer House and its water tower mark the summit of a Rochester neighborhood nicknamed Pill Hill, so called because it typically houses many Mayo doctors.1091 Plummer Lane SW · Rochester

MYSTERY CAVE, PRESTON MN

Stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, fossils, and beautiful underground pools. Scenic, educational and photographic tours available. 507-937-3251, dnr.state.mn.us

HISTORY CENTER OF OLMSTED COUNTY

Historic farmsteads, historic buildings, and the History Center museum. History Center museum houses the exhibit gallery, gift shop, Wilson Library and the Wickland Archives. 507-282-9447, olmstedhistory.com

The History Center also operates seasonal tours of Mayowood Mansion. Mayowood

Mansion Regular Season Public Tour Schedule: April-October.

Area activities

ROCHESTER HONKERS

The Northwoods Baseball League is celebrating 25 seasons! Come meet Slider, the mascot, and enjoy a game at Mayo Field. Special events like fireworks and the Mason Jar giveaway. The Honkers play 34 home games. 507-289-1170, northwoodsleague.com/rochester-honkers

NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER, WABASHA MN

Climb in an eagle’s nest or test your strength against an eagle’s, learn how eagles soar and view wild eagles on the river. Open daily, live eagle programs. 651-565-4989, nationaleaglecenter.org

ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

101 2nd St. SE

507-328-2300

Nationally-recognized Rochester Public Library is conveniently located to serve community members who travel by car, bus, or bike. The library is also home to the busiest Bookmobile in the state of Minnesota (based on circulation). With hundreds of free activities for residents and visitors, and a robust collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, the library has something for everyone!

FOUR DAUGHTERS WINERY, SPRING VALLEY MN

Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery is a fully operational winery, cidery, restaurant and event center. Their sprawling estate includes a tasting room and large production areas, as well as a 6 acre vineyard on the property. 507-346-7300, fourdaughtersvineyard.com

lark toys, kellogg

This toy store was voted the best in Minnesota and one of the top 10 toy stores in the world. It offers toys that stimulate imaginations and leave room for kids to create from their minds and hearts.

LARK makes their own fudge in-house and boast an amazing antique toy museum. The solid wood hand-carved LARK Carousel is a work of art that people of all ages can view and ride, and the 18-hole mini golf course with waterfalls and a play-through cave is fun for all. 507-767-3387, larktoys.com, 63604 170th

kids | play | PARKS

Air insanity

ROCHESTER MN

1607 Hwy. 14 E 507-322-6197

Rochester’s Premier Indoor Trampoline Park

Roca Climbing & Fitness

ROCHESTER MN

6071 Rome Circle NW, 507-218-1500

Indoor rock climbing

Skyline raceway

ROCHESTER MN

2248 40th St. SW 507-287-6289

Go-karting, mini golf, gemstone panning machine shed

ROCHESTER MN

11 2nd Street NE

507-258-6501

Arcade

chester woods park, eyota, MN

the mess hall

ROCHESTER MN

1635 Broadway Ave. N

507-785-0226

Smash and paint splatter room

spark, children’s museum

ROCHESTER MN

632 Apache Mall

Play and learn

Located on the headwaters of Bear Creek in the rugged bluff country of Southeastern Minnesota. There are approximately 15 miles of primitive trails. A trail links the campground, boat launch, fishing pier, and picnic areas. Features include a swimming beach, boat launch and fishing, canoe, paddleboard, kayak, paddleboat rentals,15 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of groomed trails for cross-county skiing or fat tire biking, equestrian trails, daily or annual permit required, 7 picnic areas, 50-unit campground and restrooms with showers, 2 camper cabins and 2 remote, canoe-in only campsites. 507328-7350, https://bit.ly/3LkPVbO

FOSTER AREND PARK,

ROCHESTER MN

4000 East River Rd NE. Sandy beach, swimming, fishing & picnic grounds with shelter. 507-328-2525

OXBOW PARK & ZOLLMAN ZOO, BYRON MN

The zoo is anchored in the middle of the 600-acre park, and it showcases circa 40 different Minnesota-native species, including all animal classes: fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Oxbow offers educational programs about Minnesota wildlife. Zoo and nature center tours, hiking trails, and picnic facilities. Open all year. 507-328-7340, https://bit.ly/3LclBQr

QUARRY HILL NATURE CENTER, ROCHESTER MN

Designated as a Park and Trail

of Regional Significance by the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission, Quarry Hill Park is a historic and natural treasure at the heart of the community. Hiking trails, biking trails, a pond, restored oak savanna, limestone fossil quarry and historic sandstone caves shape the park’s 329 acres. 507-281-6114, qhnc.org

ROCHESTER PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, ROCHESTER MN

Swimming at 2 outdoor pools and one lake. Golf courses, miles of trails for bicycling, hiking, jogging, and other recreational activities. 507-328-2525, rochestermn.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation

Photo by Chad Johnson

Valet Parking

Concierge service

20,000 sq. ft. of meeting & convention space

Free WiFi

Two onsite restaurants

Easy access to Mayo Clinic via skyway or hotel

transportation

Indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool

Free WiFi

Onsite breakfast

Complimentary business center

Guestrooms include microwave and mini-fridge

Easy access to Mayo Clinic via skyway or hotel

transportation

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester

Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

Hilton Hotels • Downtown Rochester

Hilton Hotels Have Something to Offer Everyone!

Located just 2 blocks from the world-class Mayo Clinic and 8 miles from the Rochester International Airport (RST), the brand new Hilton Rochester redefines luxury hospitality in downtown Rochester, MN. Guests can enjoy proximity to downtown amenities and attractions. The hotel features a variety of highend amenities such as a full-service spa, indoor infinity pool, luxury suites, concierge service, and skyway access to the Mayo Clinic.

507-258-5757 • 10 East Center Street • rochestermayoclinicarea.hilton.com

Guests of the Hilton Garden Inn enjoy modern conveniences paired with ample opportunity to explore and enjoy the lively setting of downtown Rochester. Located just a few blocks away from Mayo Clinic campus, guests can easily access the hospital via skywalk. Besides convenient proximity to Mayo, guests can also explore the bustling dining and shopping scene that surrounds the hotel and come back to enjoy features like the fullyequipped fitness center, indoor pool and onsite breakfast.

507-285-1234

rochestermn.hgi.com

5 Hotels Located In The Heart Of Rochester

KAHLER GRAND HOTEL:

• 552 Newly renovated rooms.

• Over 30,000 sq. ft. of event and meeting space.

• Features historic domed rooftop pool, complete with whirlpool and sauna.

• Three onside restaurants: Grand Grill, Martini’s, Lord Essex The Steak House.

ROCHESTER MARRIOTT MAYO

CLINIC:

• 202 Guest rooms including Skyline Suite

• Executive floor accomodations with access to the concierge lounge.

• Indoor pool and fitness center.

• On-site Restaurant (Salute Wine Bar & More).

THE TOWERS:

• 44 Luxury guest rooms.

• Rochester’s only 5 star hotel.

• Daily complimentary European breakfast, afternoon tea and evening reception.

• Bell staff, valet parking and concierge service.

• On-site Luxury Steakhouse (Lord Essex The Steakhouse).

KAHLER INN & SUITES:

• 271 Guest rooms.

• On-site paid parking available.

• Indoor pool, arcade/game room and lounge area.

• Mini-suites and kitchenettes.

• On-site Restaurant (CB3 Burgers & Brews).

RESIDENCE INN ROCHESTER

MARRIOTT:

• 89 spacious studio-style guest suites.

• Daily complimentary full breakfast buffet.

• All suites include a kitchen with full-sized appliances, in-roomice maker and pots & pans.

• Ideal for guests in need of an extended stay.

Directly Connected to the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Civic Center

A place you can live, not just stay.

Located just blocks from Mayo Clinic, our comfortable spaces are designed to meet your everyday needs before you even know you have them.

Real kitchens. Real living rooms. Real breakfast, Complimentary shuttle service, and Wi-Fi that are really free.

To book visit hyatthouserochester.mn.com. Hyatt

Plan A Day Trip...

Nestled in the picturesque valley of the Zumbro River, historic Mantorville, MN, is a delight to visit! Discover the same charm that inspired the Mantor brothers and their families to settle here in 1854, and inspired the citizens of Mantorville to preserve the entire 12-block downtown area by placing it on the National Historic Registry in 1975.

2023

Full Length plays:

50th Anniversary

Melodramas:

JUNE 9-25

BASKERVILLE

Ken Ludwig’s A Sherlock Holmes Mystery March 17 - April 2

Not ANother A Murder Mystery MusicAl

Come celebrate with us!

Shows run 3 weekends Fri & Sat 7:30, Sun 2

A SHACK HUNTING Christmas

She Aspired to Greater Things or Up the River Without a Paddle(boat) by Cheryl Frarck

$10 Boo, FamilyHooray,Hiss, Fun!

JULY 7-23

Curse you, Jack Dalton! by Wilbur Braun

AUGUST 4-20

Willow Weep No More or A New Broom Sweeps Cleaner by Sandra Hennings Miller

by

Michael Migliacio and Jeremy Kittleson

October 13-29

by Jessica Lind Peterson

December 1-17

507-635-5420

mantorvilletheatrecompany.com

Red Wing

Voted one of the best small towns in America by USA Weekend Magazine, and named 1 of 12 Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the entire downtown district has been restored to its early 1900s style.

ACTIVITIES

While fly and bait fisherman explore creeks and river pools, riverboat enthusiasts can watch paddleboats come up from New Orleans to dock at Red Wing. Train and architecture buffs will enjoy a visit to the historic train depot. During autumn and winter, enjoy apple orchards, a pumpkin patch and corn mazes. Holiday visitors can enjoy hot cocoa and hay rides. Experience River City Days festival when summer is in full bloom!

Red Wing is a historic city along the mighty Mississippi River.

Photo by: Chad Johnson

Photo by: Chad Johnson

Rochester is a unique city with a welcoming Midwest flavor, a small-town feel and an evergrowing sophistication.

Nestled in the Zumbro River Valley, Rochester was discovered in 1854 by a government surveying party from Winona. Population at the time was 1,500 (30 times the original 50 settlers after an advertising campaign succeeded in extolling the land’s virtues).

Rochester has been expanding and developing ever since, boasting a world-class medical center, expanding job market, cutting edge technology, excellent schools and a livable, safe environment.

Money Magazine frequently votes Rochester “Best Place to Live in the U.S.” Since the first votes in the 1990’s, the city has grown 33 percent from a population of 86,000 to 114,011 plus (2016 U.S Census Bureau). The city is also considered a “Best Small City For Working Women.” Unemployment is low and salaries are higher than average, with women making 90 percent of men’s salaries.

RECESSION RESISTANT

As things change, some things stay the same, and it’s all good for Rochester. In 1961, Sales Management magazine listed Rochester as one of its “markets on the move,” pointing out

that the city was moving forward while much of the country was in a recession.

Urban and economic theorist Richard Florida recently ranked Rochester among the top 20 metros with projected job growth in “creative class” jobs—health care, science, technology, law, education, the arts and media—through 2020 (The Atlantic).

Rochester’s quality of life and prosperous business climate make it a desirable place to live and work. Cost of living is 7 percent lower than the U.S. average. Its commute is the shortest—average 14 minutes—of the nation’s 300 largest cities.

There’s an excellent park system for walking, biking and outdoor family activities. “Historic Bluff Country” to the south, the Mississippi River to the east, rolling farmlands to the west, and the Twin Cities to the north border Rochester and neighboring communities.

MAYO CLINIC, IBM

A devastating tornado struck Rochester in 1883. William Worrall Mayo, the country doctor, sought help from the Sisters of St. Francis to care for over 100 injured patients. When the crisis passed, Mother Alfred Moes offered to raise money to build a hospital if Dr. Mayo and his sons, Will and Charlie, would serve as surgeons.

Today, Mayo Clinic is the largest not-forprofit medical center in the world. The Clinic employs nearly 34,600 people at its

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City on the Move

Rochester campus. Approximately 2,400 are physicians and scientists.

The opening of Mayo’s Gonda Building in 2001 created the largest interconnected medical facility in the world. Opened in 2015, a $188 million, 100,000-square-foot proton beam therapy center offers innovative cancer treatments.

IBM, like Mayo Clinic, is an “anchor” company in Rochester. “Big Blue” broke ground in 1956. Employees number around 2,790 (2013), two times more than the number of employees in the 1950s. The main campus has grown to 3.1 million square feet, more than half the size of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

Other major employers include Charter Communications, City of Rochester, Federal Medical Center, Kahler Hotels, McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Olmsted County, Olmsted Medical Center, and Seneca Foods.

INNOVATION, GROWTH, INVESTMENT

Destination Medical Center (DMC) is the biggest and boldest expansion plan in Rochester’s 164-year history. With the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the city’s backyard, DMC is a $5.6 billion economic development initia-

tive promoting Rochester as a premier global destination for health and wellness over the next 20 years.

Three million people a year visit Rochester, primarily for Mayo Clinic. The goal of DMC is to double the number of visitors to 6 to 7 million.

Downtown development has been a topic of conversation since the famous Chateau Theater opened its doors in 1927. DMC plans include additional downtown Mayo facilities, office space, biotech and pharmaceutical firms. Housing, restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments will be needed to accommodate visitors and the employees required to fill over 30,000 new jobs.

DMC, according to plan, will have a positive affect not only Rochester, but also Olmsted County and the state of Minnesota. In addition to the $585 million in state money, Mayo Clinic, private investors and the City of Rochester will invest nearly $6 billion.

With changes on its horizon, Rochester must continue fine-tuning its goals to meet the inevitable challenges ahead: aging and retiring Baby Boomers, diversity, affordable housing for students and job seekers, transportation, crime and population increases.

If history is an indicator, Rochester’s growth will continue on a positive, upward trend.

WORSHIP

APOSTOLIC

Praise Tabernacle

306 21St SW, 507-884-6427

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

Rochester Assembly of God Church

4240 18th Ave NW, 507- 288-0868

rochesterassembly.com

Destiny Church

3240 40th Ave NW, 507-281-3536 destinyrochester.com

BAHA’I

The Baha’i Faith

507-285-9358 bahairochmn.org

BAPTIST

Autumn Ridge Church

3611 Salem Rd SW, 507-288-8880 autumnridgechurch.org

Baptist Hospitality House

2825 18th Ave NW, 507-536-4194 baptisthospitalityhouse.org

Calvary Baptist Church

5905 Silas Dent Rd NW, 507-289-6750 cbcroch.org

Oasis Church (General Conference)

1815 38th St. NW, 507-289-8596 oasisrochester.org

Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC)

2911 18th Ave NW, 507-289-7244 ebcrochester.org

Midwest Bible Baptist Church (Independent)

5930 Bandel Rd NW, 507-259-4106 midwestbiblebaptist.org

New Testament Baptist Church

2119 3rd Ave. SE, 507-292-0745 ntbt.org

Rochester Baptist Church (Independent)

420 11th Ave NE, 507-287-9771

rochestermnbaptistchurch.org

Rochester Community Baptist Church

1048 6th Ave. SE, 507-288-8706

Victory Baptist Church

606 36th Ave SE, 507-289-2966

vbcmn.com

BUDDHIST

Buddhist Support Society Inc.

4462 29th St. SE, 507-281-4808

SGI-USA Nichiren Buddhist Society

2427 19St NW, 507-286-4931

CATHOLIC Church of The Resurrection

1600 11th Ave SE, 507-288-5528

rescathroch.org

Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

11 4th Ave SW, 507-288-737

sj.org

Holy Spirit Parish

5455 50th Ave NW, 507-280-0638

holyspiritrochester.org

Our Lady of The Rosary

(Traditional Roman Catholic)

5802 Viola Rd NE, 507-282-4498

olr-chapel.org

Pax Christi Church

4135 18th Ave NW, 507-282-8542

paxchristichurch.org

St. Bridget’s Catholic Church

2123 County 16 Rd SE, 507-282-9139

St. Francis Catholic Church of Assisi

1114 3rd St. SE, 507-288-7313

stfrancis-church.org

St. Pius X Catholic Church

1315 12th Ave NW, 507-288-8238

piusx.org

CHARISMATIC Harvest Church

3342 19th St NW, 507-316-5207

hcrochester.com

Lighthouse Family Church

1225 Elton Hills Dr. NW, 507-288-2591

lighthousefamilychurch.org

CHRISTIAN

Hope Summit Christian Church

1315 6th Ave SE, 507-288-3293

hopesummitchurch.com

Living Stone Church (Reformed)

1700 Broadway Ave N, 507-282-7008

Christian Science Society

1723 1st St NW, 507-282-0586

Marion Road Christian Church

4051 50th Ave. SE 507-288-1063

marionchurch.com

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Oak Tree Church

25 16th St NE, 507-252-0452

Rochester Church of Christ

632 2nd St. SW, 507-289-5036

rochesrcoc.org

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Word of Life Church of God in Christ

400 13th Ave SE, 507-281-6379

wordofliferochester.com

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

2300 Viola Heights Dr NE, 507-281-6634

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

1002 16th St. SE, 507-282-2382

EASTERN ORTHODOX

Saints Kosma’s and Damiano’s Orthodox Church

703 W Center St, 507-282-1529 rochesterOrthodoxChurch.org

EPISCOPAL

Calvary Episcopal Church

111 3rd Ave SW, 507-282-9429 calvary-rochester.org

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

1884 22nd St. NW, 507-288-2469 stlukesepiscopal.org

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

Rochester Covenant Church

4950 31st Ave NW, 507-289-2990 rochcov.org

Salem Road Covenant Church

3401 Salem Rd SW, 507-288-9601 salemroadcov.com

EVANGELICAL FREE

Calvary Evangelical Free Church

5500 25th Ave NW, 507-282-4612 calvaryefc.org

Christ Community Church

4400 55th St. NW, 507-282-5569 cccrochester.org

Cornerstone E Free Church

2810 40th Ave SE, 507-289-6532

cornerstoneefc.com

Crosswinds Church

2622 Highway 52N, 507-289-7937

crosswindschurch.com

FOURSQUARE GOSPEL

Word of Grace Foursquare Church

937 7th Ave NE, 507-281-4720 wog4sqr.org

HINDU

Hindu Samaj Temple & Cultural Ctr

911 11th Ave NW, 507-281-1590

histemplemn.org

ISLAMIC

Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq

17 N. Broadway N, 507-258-5500 rochestermosque.org

JEWISH

B’Nai Israel Synagogue

150 7th Ave SW, 507-288-5825

Bnaiisraelsynagogue.org

Chabad-Lubavitch of Rochester

730 2nd Street SW, 507-288-7500

chabadrochestermn.com

ROCHESTER CATHOLIC CHURCHES, WELCOME YOU

Church of St. Pius X

Mass: Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8:00 am

Sat. 4:00 pm, Sun 8:00 & 10:00 am

1315 12th Ave NW, Rochester

288-8238 • piusx.org

Church of the Resurrection

Mass: Sat 8:00 pm

Sun 8:30 and 10:30 am, Mon-Fri 8:30 am

1600 11th Ave SE, Rochester

288-5528 • rescathroch.org

Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Mass: Sat 4:30 pm

Sun 9:30, 11:15 am, and 5:00pm

Mon-Fri 12:10 pm

11 4th Ave SW, Rochester

507-288-7372 • sj.org

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Mass: Sat 4:30 pm

Sun 8:15 and 10:00 am

5455 50th Ave NW, Rochester

280-0638 • holyspiritrochester.org

Pax Christi Catholic Church

Mass: Sat 5:15 pm, Sun 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am

Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am

Wednesday 5:30 pm

4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester

282-8542 • paxchristichurch.org

St. Francis of Assisi

Mass: Mon-Fri 7:00 am , Sat 4:30 pm

Sun 8:00, 10:00 am

En Español: Jueves 7:00pm

Domingos 12:00 noon 1114 3rd St SE, Rochester 288-7313 • StFrancis-Church.org

All churches are handicapped accessible

WORSHIP

LUTHERAN BRETHREN

True Life Church

2204 22nd St NW, 507-282-1121 trueliferochester.org

LUTHERAN ELCA

Bethel Lutheran Church

810 3rd Ave SE, 507-288-6430 bethellutheran.org

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

1212 12th Ave NW, 507-289-1841

gloriadei.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

559 20th St. SW, 507-289-1748

goodshepherdchurch.net

Hosanna Lutheran Church

2815 57th St. NW, 507-285-0092 hosannalutheran.org

Mount Olive Lutheran Church

2830 18th Ave NW, 507-288-1580

molive.org

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

2124 Viola Rd NE, 507-289-3021 rochesteroslc.org

People of Hope Lutheran Church

3703 Country Club Rd SW, 507-280-9766 peopleofhope.com

Southeastern Minnesota Synod

1001 14th St NW Suite 300, 507-280-9457 semnsynod.org

Zumbro Lutheran Church

624 3rd Ave SW, 507-288-2649 zumbrolutheran.org

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD

Christ Lutheran Church

2904 20th St SE, 507-289-0271

christrochester.org

Grace Lutheran Church

800 E Silver Lake Dr NE, 507-289-7833

gracebythelake.org

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

2703 9th Ave NW, 507-289-1354

holycross-church.org

Redeemer Lutheran Church

869 7th Ave SE, 507-289-5147

redeemer-rochester.com

Trinity Lutheran Church

222 6th Ave SW, 507-289-1531

trinitylutheranchurch.org

LUTHERAN-NORTH AMERICAN LUTHERAN

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Rochester

Oasis Church, 1815 38th St NW, 507-206-3048

emmanuelofrochester.org

LUTHERAN WISCONSIN EVANGELICAL SYNOD

Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church

2207 11th Ave SE, 507-288-2781 ascensionrochester.org

Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church & Preschool

3040 Stonehedge Dr. NE, 507-252-5088 christourrock.org

Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church

4520 19th Ave NW, 507-282-8280 rlrochester.com

MENNONITE Rochester Mennonite Church

400 5th Ave. SW, 507-421-7090 mcmn.org

METHODIST UNITED Bethany Church

1835 19th Ave NW, 507-289-0311

Christ United Methodist Church

400 5th Ave SW, 507-289-4019 cumethodist.com

Evangel United Methodist 2645 N Broadway, 507-289-4817

Homestead United Methodist 3004 Hwy. 52N, 507-288-8911 homesteadumc.org

NAZARENE

LifeBridge: A Church of the Nazarene

3343 E Cir Dr NE, 507-289-7503 rochnaz.org

NON-DENOMINATION

Calvary Chapel

814 11th Ave NE, 507-287-0023 calvarychapelrochester.com

Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour 2311 Hwy 52 NW, 507-288-2563

Lift Church

1510 14th St. NW, 507-226-8500 liftchurch.co

ORTHODOX – GREEK

Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church

703 W Center St, 507-282-1529 rochesterorthodoxchurch.org

PENTECOSTAL

Rochester Pentecostal Church

3657 Sheffield Ln SE, 507-288-4342 pentecostals.org

PRESBYTERIAN

Community Presbyterian Church

3705 Fairway Pl NW, 507-280-9291 cpcroch.org

First Presbyterian Church

512 3rd St SW, 507-282-1618 fpcrochester.org

Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA)

2577 Schaeffer Lane NE, 507-282-6377 trinityrochester.org

QUAKER

Quaker Meeting

Sundays at 9:30 AM

1300 10th Ave NE, 507-272-5276 quakercloud.org/cloud/rochester-friends-meeting

REFORMED

Rochester Community Church

971 16th St SE, 507-289-7491 rochestercommunitychurch.org

Greenleafton Reformed Church

15502 County 9, Preston, MN, 507 937-3130 greenleaftonrc.org

SALVATION ARMY

Salvation Army

20-21 1st Ave NE, 507-288-3663 salvationarmynorth.org/community/rochester

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Seventh-Day Adventist

1100 37th St. NW, 507-289-2589 rochestersdachurch.org

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

First Unitarian Universalist Church 1727 Walden Ln SW, 507-282-5209 uurochmn.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Congregational Church UCC 974 Skyline Drive SW, 507-289-4581 congoroch.org

Peace United Church of Christ

1503 2nd Ave NE, 507-282-6117 peacechurchucc.org

WESLEYAN

Oak Hills Wesleyan Church 410 28th St SW, 507-288-6053

discoveroakhills.com

Catholic Mass

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