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1. The Plummer Building ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Plummer House of the Arts ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Quarry Hill Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Rochester Art Cente

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Mayowood Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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7. Bluffscape Amish Tours

Tours in the Area
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8. History Center of Olmsted County

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. Charles E. Gagnon Museum and Sculpture Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. The Machine Shed

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11. Silver Lake Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Amish Tours of Harmony

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13. Rochester Civic Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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14. Heritage House Victorian Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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15. Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. Rochester Trolley & Tour Company

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17. Children's Dance Theatre

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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18. Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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19. Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

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20. Bowlocity Entertainment Center

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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21. Apache Mall

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22. Chester's Kitchen and Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Q: Where is Rochester located?
  • A: Rochester lies on the south fork of the Zumbro River and is Minnesota's third-largest city.
  • Q: What is the centerpiece of Rochester's economy?
  • A: The centerpiece of Rochester's economy is the Mayo Clinic, which annually draws more than two million visitors.
  • Q: What are some popular attractions in Rochester?
  • A: Popular attractions include the Quarry Hill Nature Center, Rochester Art Center, Mayowood Mansion, and the History Center of Olmsted County.

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