12 Things to do in Rochester

#1 C4 (Creative Salon)

• 324 1st Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
• Open from 3-10 PM
• no cost unless they are having an event
• ounded in July of 2012, C4 is a non-profit organization dedicated to being Rochester's connective tissue for artists, the community, and its culture. C4 supplies creative resources for artists, fosters a thriving artistic community, and raises public awareness for community arts and culture.

#2 Quarry Hill Nature Center

• Enjoy the beauty and habitat of southeastern Minnesota by hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, or canoeing.
• Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday & Holidays: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed: July 4
• Quarry Hill Nature Center & Park 701 Silver Creek Road NE Rochester, MN 55906
• $0 unless in gift store

#3 Silver Lake

• Small, freshwater reservoir in Southeastern Minnesota. The lake lies on the South Fork Zumbro River.
• $0 cost
• Open 24hrs
• 800 West Silverlake Dr. NE, Rochester, Minnesota USA

#4 Rochester Civic Theatre

• 20 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (507) 282-8481
• Cost of tickets vary.
• Hours: Mon - Fri, 11AM - 3PM
• 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.

#5 Apache Mall

• US Hwy. 52 and US Hwy. 14 E Rochester, Minnesota 55902
• Not the Mall of America but its better than nothing compared to the city itself
• Come and enjoy the many stores that Apache has to offer, and spend your money away with your sorrows of coming to rochester
• Mall Hours Monday-Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm
• Cost varies depending on store and brand

#6 Rochester Art Center

• Rochester Art Center offers the opportunity for all people to understand and value the arts through innovative experiences with contemporary art. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, we present a welcoming, integrated, and diverse experience that encourages questioning, creativity, and critical thinking. These exhibitions and programs are designed to reflect the dynamic relationship between art and society. They educate, challenge, and connect individuals to our world in compelling new ways. We are committed to being a cultural center in our community and to enhancing our region as a destination for creativity and innovation. We provide value through engagement with broad communities, strong collaborations with other organizations, and a history of excellence.
• 40 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904
• Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• $5 adults $3 seniors age 62 and up Free for children, students, members, all veterans, military families, and every Thursday

#7 Rochester Recreation Center

• Two ice skating ranks, one Olympic size pool, and a full basketball court
• 21 Elton Hills Drive N.W. in Rochester
• $5 per person (plus iceskating +$2)

#8 Paragon Chateau 14

• 3450 East Circle Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906

#9 Plummer House

• The Plummer House is the former residence of Dr. Henry Stanley Plummer and Daisy Berkman Plummer. Located in Rochester, Minnesota and originally called Quarry Hill, the English Tudor mansion stood on a 65-acre (26 ha) estate which included a greenhouse, water tower, garage, and gazebo. The house is also called Henry S. Plummer House.
• 1091 Plummer Lane, Rochester, Minnesota
• Cost: FREE

#10 Maple Valley Golf & Country Club

• Maple Valley Golf Course has been heralded by many as the most beautiful public golf course in Southeastern Minnesota. Surrounded on three sides by limestone bluffs and the Root River, it gives the course a natural difficulty and beauty. Whether it is teeing off of the 50 foot drop on hole 3 to the green below, or being surrounded by water hazards on all sides of hole 15, mother nature has done well, making your job both difficult and gorgeou
• 8600 Maple Valley Road SE Rochester, MN 55904 507-285-9100
• Non-Member Member & Senior 9 Holes $16.00 $14.00 18 Holes $24.00 $21.00 Cart Rental (per rider) Non-Member Member & Senior 9 Holes $9.50 $8.00 18 Holes $14.50 $12.00

#11 Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial

• Let us not forget these veterans for they have shown the world that freedom is never free Open every day to visitors until 10:00 PM
• Cost: FREE

#12 Peace Plaza

• The Peace Plaza is a vibrant urban space for hosting your next public or private event. Whether you're planning a wedding, cocktail party, corporate event, fundraiser or formal dinner - the Peace Plaza can provide the perfect backdrop for:Press Conferences & Meetings, Weddings, Banquets & Reunions, Public Events & Festivals
• Open all Hours
• Cost is FREE/depending on stores/markets